Ice Road: Vengeance
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| Directed by | Jonathan Hensleigh |
| Written by | Jonathan Hensleigh |
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| Cinematography | Tom Stern |
| Edited by | Luke Doolan |
| Music by | Michael Yezerski |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 113 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ice Road: Vengeance is a 2025 American action thriller film written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. It is the direct sequel to The Ice Road (2021). Liam Neeson returns from the first film, alongside Fan Bingbing, Bernard Curry, and Geoff Morrell.
The film was released in the United States in select theaters on June 27, 2025.
Plot
Cast
- Liam Neeson as Mike McCann
- Fan Bingbing as Dhani Yangchen
- Bernard Curry as Professor Myers
- Geoff Morrell as Spike
- Mahesh Jadu as Rudra Yash
- Saksham Sharma as Vijay Rai
- Grace O'Sullivan as Starr Myers
- Amelia Bishop as Jeet
- Shivantha Wijesinha as Lt. Mangal
- Rosie Traynor as Ranger Sam
- Seth Kannof as TSA Agent
- CJ. Bloomfield as Yug
- Sunny S. Walia as Corrupt Cop
- Luke Clayson as Paul
- Sahil Saluja as Corrupt Policeman
- Anna-Mai Hoek as V.A. Surgeon
Production
In April 2023, it was announced a sequel titled The Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky would be produced with star Liam Neeson and writer/director Jonathan Hensleigh set to return.[2] Principal photography began in January 2024 in Victoria, Australia with Bernard Curry, Geoff Morrell, and Grace O'Sullivan joining the cast.[3] In February, Fan Bingbing joined the cast as the co-lead of the film.[4]
The small town of Walhalla in Victoria served as the double for the Nepali location used in the film.[5]
In June, it was reported that Vertical had acquired the distribution rights, and that the film had been retitled to Ice Road: Vengeance.[6]
Release
Ice Road: Vengeance was released in the United States in select theaters on June 27, 2025, and was released on video on demand on July 1, 2025.[6]
References
- ^ Scheck, Frank (June 26, 2025). "'Ice Road: Vengeance' Review: Liam Neeson Returns for a Forgettable Sequel to an Already Forgotten Action Flick". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 27, 2023). "Liam Neeson Heads For The Himalayas In Action Sequel 'Ice Road 2: Road To The Sky'; The Solution & CAA Media Finance Launch For Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (January 16, 2024). "Liam Neeson, Jonathan Hensleigh Take 'The Ice Road 2' Shoot to Australia". Variety. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 7, 2024). "Fan Bingbing To Star Opposite Liam Neeson In 'Ice Road 2: Road To The Sky'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ McGuiness, Anna (December 7, 2023). "Liam Neeson movie to film in Walhalla Victoria". canberratimes.com.au. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Stephan, Katcy; Donnelly, Matt (June 16, 2025). "Vertical Acquires U.S. Rights to Jonathan Hensleigh's Action Thriller 'Ice Road: Vengeance' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 16, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2025.