Highlander Ii - Il Ritorno Apr 2026
: In the theatrical cut, Immortals are revealed to be political exiles from the planet Zeist, rather than humans born with a mysterious gift.
: An eco-terrorist, Louise Marcus, seeks MacLeod’s help to deactivate the shield while assassins are sent from the past to kill him. 2. Infamous Retcons Highlander II - Il ritorno
: Connor MacLeod, now an elderly mortal, has overseen the creation of a massive electromagnetic shield to protect Earth from radiation, leaving the planet in perpetual darkness and humidity. : In the theatrical cut, Immortals are revealed
: As costs spiraled, the completion bond company took creative control from director Russell Mulcahy, resulting in a theatrical cut that the director reportedly could not even sit through. 4. Critical and Cultural Legacy Infamous Retcons : Connor MacLeod, now an elderly
: Despite his death in the first film, Sean Connery’s character, Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, is magically resurrected through a "bond" with MacLeod. 3. Production Troubles
Highlander II: Il ritorno (released internationally as Highlander II: The Quickening ) is famously regarded as one of the most controversial and derided sequels in cinematic history. Directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, the 1991 film attempted to transition the original's historical fantasy into a dystopian science fiction setting.
Set in the year 2024, the film depicts a world where industrial pollution has destroyed the ozone layer.