Joel Kinnaman’s Sneaky Remake Of Sylvester Stallone Classic Crosses Major Streaming Milestone

Published Sep 18, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT

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Joel Kinnaman's sneaky remake of a classic Sylvester Stallone movie has crossed a major streaming milestone almost a year after its original release. Kinnaman's movies and TV shows have made him a household name in streaming. From his role as Ed Baldwin on the cast of For All Mankind, to the streaming success of his 2014 RoboCop remake, he's made a name for himself on streaming thanks to his diverse number of success stories. This includes some projects that didn't get as much recognition upon their original release.

One of these is Icefall, a 2025 action thriller movie with Kinnaman in the lead role. The movie follows the star as Harlan, a poacher who is arrested by Native American game warden Ani (Cara Jade Myers). However, things take a turn when it's revealed Harlan knows the location of $20 million hidden in a frozen lake, leading the pair to come face-to-face with the criminal organization that hid the money. The film was originally released on November 4, 2025, but has seen a resurgence of popularity on Prime Video.

Icefall Can't Be Stopped On Its Prime Video Climb

Now, Icefall has crossed a major streaming milestone as the action movie continues to maintain its popularity. According to data from September 18, 2026, the movie has been in Prime Video's Top 10 in the United States for 30 days. This month-long milestone comes as the movie maintains a steady balance of popularity in the US, currently sitting at Number 5 on the platform. Its placement puts it ahead of other popular movies like Masters of the Universe, The Amateur, and 2017's The Mummy.

Alongside Kinnaman and Myers, Icefall also stars Danny Huston, Graham Greene, Martin Sensmeier, Oliver Trevena, Devaughn Nixon, Frida Gustavsson, and William Fletcher. The action thriller movie was directed by Stefan Ruzowitsky, whose work includes the award-winning drama The Counterfeiters, which won Best Foreign Language Film at the 2007 Oscars. The movie's action focus leads to a number of high-octane twists and turns in the story, with a major focus on survival after the core group of criminals arrives.

The Film Is Perfect For Fans Of Stallone's Cliffhanger

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The movie is also somewhat a stealth remake of Sylvester Stallone's Cliffhanger, which sees the star playing a mountain climber involved in a heist mission targeting a United States Treasury plane. Just like Cliffhanger, Icefall focuses on an unassuming man in the wilderness who becomes involved in a criminal undertaking worth millions of dollars. It's a plot that's just familiar enough for fans of Stallone's movies to make it work as a modern take on the movie, with a very different, more action-heavy storyline.

With Icefall crossing the 30-day milestone on Prime Video, it doesn't seem like the movie will be getting any less popular anytime soon. Its placement right in the middle of the streaming service's list signals it's keeping a strong level of performance that may continue to impress for quite some time. The movie's strong foundation has helped Kinnaman achieve yet another major streaming win, adding more high-level performance on various platforms under his belt.