What’s next for Liam Neeson: every movie due in 2026 and beyond
Since the turn of the century, Liam Neeson’s averaged three films a year — and there’s fresh evidence he’s still not easing off.
Liam Neeson is having a blinding run of late—honestly, at this rate, he may never actually retire. Last summer’s The Naked Gun reboot was his biggest box office hit in a decade, pulling in $102 million globally off the back of that same granite-faced absurdity that made Taken an international juggernaut. Straight after, the man kicked off 2026 with Cold Storage, a surprisingly well-received horror-thriller about mutant fungi (I know, but it works), netting him the best reviews he’s had in ages. The fact he’s 74 and still rattling off three films a year is classic Neeson—just ask anyone who kept up with his wild nine-film stretch in 2014.
This autumn, you’ll get two Neeson thrillers in as many months, with another pair of much weirder projects locked in for 2027. No sign of him being typecast or slowing down, either. For anyone keeping tabs, here are four of his upcoming films to watch for.
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The Fix
The Fix (previously known as Hotel Tehran) is out on 11 September 2026, and the backstory on the title shift alone is telling: the change came earlier this year thanks to the ongoing situation in Iran. Instead, you’ll see the Inaugural Entertainment logo as it lands in cinemas just after the summer. Guy Moshe directs, focusing less on Brie Larson-style action tropes and more on actual fieldwork—the story follows a CIA unit led by Zachary Levi (as Tucker), under the strict watch of Neeson’s veteran field chief, Larry. An op in Afghanistan goes absolutely sideways, and the group end up in Tehran, desperately trying to fix what went wrong.
What sets it apart is the creative brain behind it. You’ve got Bazzel Baz, a former real-life CIA Special Ops bloke, supplying the original idea and staying on as exec producer—so expect a bit more authenticity than the usual ‘lone gunman on a rampage’ vibe Neeson’s been associated with for too long. Word is, real special forces consultants coordinated the set pieces and even trained the cast. That, paired with Moshe’s pitch to immerse viewers in the ethical mess of war (not just the gunplay), suggests something a notch above your average Neeson actioner.
Tonally, it’s a cross between Three Kings and The A-Team, though here Neeson’s not a solo act but part of an ensemble—which is a proper change of pace. The trailer landed in July, so not long to suss out if it all comes together.
‘The Fix’ will hit UK cinemas on 11 September 2026.
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The Mongoose
The Mongoose is scheduled for 30 October 2026, and it trades jackets for steering wheels: Neeson plays a decorated veteran who finds himself falsely accused, triggering a frantic cross-country car chase. He’s got his old army mates helping him, and a chunk of the public actually root for his escape, which is a nice twist. Handled by Mark Vanselow—a man whose credits as a stunt maestro are too long to list—and written by Thompson Evans, this one looks like a love letter to the likes of Duel and Vanishing Point. The supporting cast is properly stacked: Ving Rhames, Michael Chiklis, Marisa Tomei (who’s having a word with him in the trailer, which dropped in July, about surrendering—no spoilers, but it’s exactly as tense as you’d hope).
There’s a thematic edge to this one: Neeson’s character is more than another man-on-the-run; the story’s about how the system turns on its heroes, and that gives Neeson fresh ground to cover. Production-wise: Code Entertainment’s back on board after doing both Ice Road flicks with him, and with filming wrapped months ago, everything’s on track for that autumn slot.
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4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is the oddest tale of the lot. Based on the 2017 indie graphic novel, this heist comedy has Neeson as Danny, a not-so-retired bank robber whose granddaughter Paige (Talia Ryder) gets wind of his old crew’s plan for ‘one last job’. Her solution? Rally her mates to rob the same bank a day early, thereby stopping grandad from crashing back into prison life. High jinks, obviously.
This movie’s had a rough go of it on the scheduling front. Announced at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and shot in Limerick (with 90s America rebuilt in Ireland, because Hollywood is weird), it’s been done and dusted for a while. Amazon MGM bounced its release around (first April 2026, then August, then nowhere), but Black Mask Studios finally used San Diego Comic-Con this July to promise a 2027 release. For those counting: finished, Oscar-winning cinematographer attached (three, in fact, thanks to Robert Richardson), and yet sitting on a shelf. Always makes you wonder, but the Comic-Con crowd reportedly loved the preview they got.
Frankie Shaw is making her feature directing debut here—her first bash at helming after some strong TV work and a stint opposite Neeson in Absolution (2024). Talia Ryder, brilliant since her breakout in ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’, heads up the younger cast alongside Neeson. Given the focus on kids, expect it on the comedic and less-violent side; word is, after The Naked Gun, Neeson’s more than happy to keep poking fun at his tough guy image.
Black Mask Studios has slated '4 Kids Walk Into a Bank' for a 2027 release after multiple delays.
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The Splendid Thing
The Splendid Thing is the furthest out—aiming for 4 July 2027—and possibly the most unpredictable on his slate. Matthew Modine writes, directs, and leads, playing Declan King, a blocked writer who keeps colliding with his own imaginary characters while doing the rounds on a book tour through Europe. Neeson pops up as a Gatsby-type character who literally lands Declan in the hospital after a fight, while John Cleese (yes, that one) is on scene as a priest moonlighting as the Grim Reaper. It’s an arch, literate comedy—not Neeson’s usual bag, which makes it doubly intriguing. Modine and Stephen Wallis co-wrote, and they only just started filming in Italy, so the July date is, at best, an aspirational one.
Seeing Neeson trade blows with Modine, and watching Cleese as ‘Death’ in something other than a sketch show: not exactly your standard multiplex fare, but it’s certainly more exciting than yet another set of airport security gates and angry Russians.