Liam Neeson’s Ice Road: Vengeance has surprisingly stormed its way to the top of Prime Video’s streaming chart, and has hit #1, as of September 21, 2025 (via FlixPatrol). If you’re a fan of the actor himself and want to watch all his mid-budget action films with the same recognizable formula, then by all means, go ahead and stream the movie!
But if you’re simply looking for something worthwhile to watch, then sit this one out. Despite its poor critical reception, people are tuning in to watch Neeson in action. Moreover, the box office and ratings were underwhelming for both installments, yet Ice Road: Vengeance has somehow managed to capture people’s attention.
Here’s an overview of Ice Road: Vengeance
It’s hard to tell whether it’s a push from the algorithm gods or people’s interest in Neeson after The Naked Gun, but it’s certainly working in the movie’s favor. Now, let’s look at why he decided to go ahead with this feature, and why he’ll be possibly retiring from the genre altogether!
Why Did Liam Neeson Agree to Return For Ice Road: Vengeance?
Liam Neeson remains one of the few great action stars who can carry an entire film just on his sheer presence and gravitas. Though many might doubt why an actor of his caliber would say yes to a sequel for a poorly received movie, Neeson’s answer is simple (via Coming Soon).
Yes, I’m 72. They still send me scripts to do. Some of them I beat some guys up, some I don’t. But I just feel privileged and really honored that I get sent, occasionally, a really good script. You know, there are several that I’m very quick to pass on, but I’m still lucky enough to be sent them.
Indeed, only a few actors of his age are still doing high-octane action movies. He was able to tap into this genre after the success of the Taken franchise and has tried to keep up the momentum since then. But apart from the saga, which started it all, plus The Grey, Non-Stop, and Cold Pursuit, his presence in the genre has been a bit mediocre.
What Has Liam Neeson Said About His Action Star Future at 73
With The Naked Gun and maybe a few movies after that, we might be witnessing one of the last chapters of Neeson’s action career. He hinted at stepping back from physically demanding roles by the end of 2025, stating, “Maybe the end of next year. I think that’s it,” in an interview with People.
Neeson says, “It has to stop at some age,” but he can move to other genres like he did with The Naked Gun, a movie filled with slapstick comedy with some light demands for him to be physically agile. Plus, he can always go back to exploring his dramatic chops and star in movies akin to The Schindler’s List.
So, what do you think about Neeson’s action star farewell? Will you miss him?
You can watch Ice Road: Vengeance on Prime Video (USA).
