Cliffhanger - First Images

Principal photography is underway for the reboot of the 1993 action classic Cliffhanger, with the first official look dropping from the set in Austria’s East Tyrol region of the Lienz Dolomites. Produced by Rocket Science in collaboration with Thank You Pictures and Supernix, this updated rendition of the high-octane thriller stars Lily James (Pam & Tommy, The Iron Claw) and Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye, The Thomas Crown Affair), with Non-Stop director Jaume Collet-Serra at the helm.

The reimagined Cliffhanger breathes fresh life into the story with Brosnan stepping into the role of seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper. Cooper and his daughter Sydney run a mountain chalet in the rugged Dolomites, where a tranquil weekend getaway takes a violent turn when they’re targeted by a gang of ruthless kidnappers. Lily James stars as Ray’s older daughter Naomi, who must face her own harrowing memories of a past climbing accident to survive and rescue her family. The plot, based on a story by A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour, promises a blend of psychological tension, high-stakes action, and cinematic landscapes, shot against the dramatic peaks of the Alps.

“Bringing this film to life with large-format cameras on location in the Dolomites was essential to fully capture the scale of what we’re aiming for. We want to deliver a truly visceral, immersive experience,” commented director Collet-Serra. “Lily’s dedication to her role has been extraordinary—she’s undergone extensive training and even learned to climb, making for some incredible shots we couldn’t have achieved otherwise.”

The multi-national co-production spans Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, and the UK, with substantial backing from FilmFernsehFonds Bavaria, the German Federal Film Fund DFFF2, Cine Tirol Film Commission, and Italian and Spanish tax incentives, underscoring the film’s ambitious scale and European roots.

With production underway in Austria and Bavaria, followed by scenes in Italy, Cliffhanger is shaping up to deliver an intense, modern spin on the beloved classic. The film is expected to release in theaters in late 2025, with audiences eager to experience this adrenaline-charged tale against the backdrop of Europe’s most breathtaking alpine terrain.

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