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The sequel picks up with Liam Neeson reprising his role as Mike McCann, a seasoned ice-road trucker who returns not to frozen Canadian lakes but to the perilous heights of the Himalayas. Tasked with fulfilling his late brother’s final wish, Mike embarks on a journey along the notorious "Road to the Sky," a high-altitude mountain pass near Mount Everest, to scatter his ashes.

Accompanying him on a crowded tourist bus is mountain guide Dhani Yangchen (Fan Bingbing), whose local knowledge is crucial in navigating the treacherous terrain. Their mission quickly spirals into chaos as they—and the villagers they encounter—come under attack by well-armed mercenaries after rare natural resources beneath the villagers’ homeland. The group must band together to survive avalanche-prone cliffs, brutal combat, and the unforgiving mountain climate.

Filmed primarily in Victoria, Australia (doubling for Nepal), production employs both on-location mountain sequences and cutting-edge virtual technology to authentically recreate Himalayan landscapes. Director Jonathan Hensleigh returns from the first film, balancing visceral set-pieces—like a runaway bus teetering on a cliff—with moments of personal redemption and tribute to loss.

Critics have been mixed. While many call it a formulaic action thriller, they also note its earnest emotional core and Neeson’s committed performance. One review described the film as delivering "uncomplicated entertainment" with occasional genuine emotional resonance alongside Neeson’s trademark tough-guy persona.

Released theatrically in late June 2025 and available to rent or buy digitally by early July, the film will likely reach streaming services like HBO Max later in the year. Its performance at the box office and on home platforms may determine if this Himalayan saga has more roads left to travel.