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Ice Road: Vengeance

Ice Road: Vengeance is a 2025 American action thriller film written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ice Road: Vengeance is a 2025 American action thriller film written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. It is a direct sequel to The Ice Road (2021) and stars Liam Neeson as Mike McCann, who travels to Nepal to scatter his brother’s ashes before confronting mercenaries on a dangerous mountain journey.

Plot

The film follows Mike McCann as he travels to Nepal to scatter his late brother’s ashes on Mount Everest. During the journey, he and his guide confront mercenaries and must protect themselves and others.

Production

Ice Road: Vengeance was written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. The cast includes Liam Neeson as Mike McCann, alongside Marcus Thomas, Fan Bingbing, Bernard Curry, Salim Fayad, and Geoff Morrell.

Release

The film had a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 27, 2025. A streaming or digital release followed, with some sources listing July 1, 2025.

Reception

Critical reception for the film was negative, according to available search results.

Key facts

  • Ice Road: Vengeance is a direct sequel to the 2021 film The Ice Road.
  • The film was written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
  • Liam Neeson reprises his role as Mike McCann, alongside a supporting cast including Fan Bingbing, Marcus Thomas, Bernard Curry, Salim Fayad, and Geoff Morrell.
  • The story follows McCann on a journey to the Himalayas to scatter his brother's ashes while facing mercenaries.
  • It was released in select U.S. theatres on June 27, 2025.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers mainly as part of the international action-thriller market; the search results provided do not indicate a specific Canadian production or release detail.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ice Road: Vengeance?
It is a 2025 American action thriller film and the direct sequel to The Ice Road.
Who directed Ice Road: Vengeance?
Jonathan Hensleigh wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in Ice Road: Vengeance?
The film stars Liam Neeson, Fan Bingbing, Marcus Thomas, Bernard Curry, Salim Fayad, and Geoff Morrell.
What is the plot of Ice Road: Vengeance?
Mike McCann travels to Nepal to scatter his brother’s ashes on Mount Everest, where he encounters mercenaries during a dangerous mountain journey.
When was Ice Road: Vengeance released?
It was released in selected U.S. theatres on June 27, 2025.
Is Ice Road: Vengeance related to The Ice Road?
Yes. It is described as a direct sequel to The Ice Road (2021).

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Road:_Vengeance
    Supports: Direct sequel status, year, director, cast, premise, and U.S. theatrical release date.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ice_road_vengeance
    Supports: Plot synopsis, director, distributor, production companies, runtime, and release dates.
  3. Film Focus Online — https://www.filmfocusonline.com/post/ice-road-vengeance-review
    Supports: Plot overview and availability on digital platforms.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27621210/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary and character names.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/ice-road-vengeance/umc.cmc.665pmqgwsc8rha8c3sdnf5zm1
    Supports: Runtime and plot synopsis.