Highlander: The Truth About the Franchise Curse

Highlander Reboot Explained: Henry Cavill’s Long Road to the sword. After nearly two decades of false starts, studio shakeups, and creative clashes, Highlander is finally back in production.

The new Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill has been in development since 2008, cycling through directors, scripts, and even studios before landing at Amazon MGM. In this video, we break down the franchise’s troubled history — from Highlander II: The Quickening and its infamous alien twist to the TV series that kept the brand alive — and explain why this property became known as a “cursed” IP.

We also explore how John Wick director Chad Stahelski reshaped the vision into a globe-spanning, 500-year epic, why Lionsgate hesitated over the budget, and how Amazon ultimately secured the full Highlander catalog. Plus, what Cavill’s injury delay means for the film’s 2027–2028 release window, and why casting Dave Bautista, Russell Crowe, and Jeremy Irons signals big franchise ambitions.

If you’ve been wondering what happened to the Highlander remake, why it took so long, and whether this Henry Cavill reboot can finally break the curse, here’s everything you need to know.

0:00 Introduction – First Look at Henry Cavill
1:02 Why Highlander Became a Cursed Franchise
3:45 The Sequel Disaster Explained
6:10 The Failed Reboot Attempts (2008–2016)
8:05 Chad Stahelski’s Vision and Budget Battle
10:02 Amazon MGM Saves Highlander

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