Cliffhanger Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 20, 2025

Cliffhanger

Coming Out: Friday, August 28, 2026 Theaters

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Lily James • Pierce Brosnan

N/A Action N/A

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Post-Production

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added.

October 20, 2025

Update status

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A former mountaineer runs a luxury chalet with his daughter in the Dolomites, but their lives are turned upside down when kidnappers attack. His other daughter, who escapes, must face her fears to rescue her family.

Action Adventure Reboot

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Will you see Cliffhanger?

80% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

20% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Cliffhanger – Cast List

Lily James
Relay, The Angry Birds Movie 3
Pierce Brosnan
November Man, The King of Kings

Who is making Cliffhanger – Crew List

A look at Cliffhanger behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jaume Collet-Serra last helmed The Woman in the Yard and Carry-On. The film's writer Joe Gazzam last penned Riot and John Carpenter's Riot.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Screenwriter: Joe Gazzam
Producers: Toby Jaffe
Neal H. Moritz
Neal Moritz
Joe Neurauter
Thorsten Schumacher

Studios: Row K Entertainment
Production Company: Original Film
Rocket Science
StudioCanal

Production – What we know about the Cliffhanger

Key Facts

Sylvester Stallone is no longer involved. The reboot will start Pierce Brosnan (12/14/2024).
Sylvester Stallone is set to return for a sequel. Casting for other roles is currently underway (Deadline, 5/1/2023).
The film will have a female lead (Deadline, 5/8/19).
Remake/re-imagining of the 1993 film written by Michael France and Sylvester Stallone.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2025

Post-Production

Changed Cliffhanger movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2024

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Seeking financing partners.

May 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Sylvester Stallone is set to return.

May 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Slated for a spring 2020 shoot.

Jun 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Cliffhanger Trailers and Clips

No trailers are currently available.

Cliffhanger Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Cliffhanger is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 28 , 2026. There are two other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Dog Stars and Coyote vs. Acme.