‘Highlander’ delayed as Henry Cavill suffers training injury

Henry Cavill suffers training injury on Highlander set, with the reboot’s production now pushed back to early 2026.

Henry Cavill has been forced to take a break from his latest blockbuster project after sustaining an injury during pre-production training for the upcoming Highlander reboot. The film, directed by Chad Stahelski and backed by Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists, was gearing up for a 2025 shoot but is now expected to face delays until early 2026.

The incident reportedly occurred while Cavill was undergoing intense training to prepare for the demanding role. While details of the injury itself remain under wraps, insiders confirmed that the setback was serious enough to push the project’s timeline back by several months. For fans who have been following the development of this long-anticipated reboot, the delay marks yet another chapter in the film’s rocky road to production.

Alongside Cavill, the cast boasts big names including Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Dave Bautista and Max Zhang. Producers Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Neal H. Moritz, and Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment have been attached to bring the cult 1986 original back to life, with plans for both feature and potential spin-off projects.

The original Highlander, directed by Russell Mulcahy, became a cult sensation thanks to its sweeping story of immortal warriors battling through centuries. Starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, the franchise spawned sequels, a television series, and a dedicated fanbase that has kept the property alive for decades. Cavill’s casting was heralded as a major step forward for the reboot, with his reputation for blending physicality and charisma in roles like The Witcher and Man of Steel.

Cavill already has a packed slate, with films like Voltron, In the Grey and Enola Holmes 3 in post-production. His injury raises questions about scheduling but sources stress he remains committed to Highlander. For now, the project’s immortals will have to wait until 2026 to make their return.