Trailer released for Liam Neeson thriller The Mongoose

A new trailer for the upcoming action thriller "The Mongoose," starring Liam Neeson, has been released, setting the stage for the film's theatrical debut this fall. The movie is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on October 30, 2026.

Neeson stars as Ryan "Fang" Flanagan, a decorated war veteran who becomes a fugitive after being wrongly accused of murder. The central plot follows Flanagan as he refuses to surrender to authorities, triggering a nationally televised, cross-country police pursuit. He is aided by members of his former Special Forces unit and gains sympathy from a segment of the public who believe he is innocent.

The newly released trailer outlines the inciting incident, showing Flanagan discovering his ex-wife is being abused by her current partner. A confrontation ensues, resulting in the partner's death and Flanagan being shot in the leg. Wrongly accused of murder, he flees in the man's car, beginning a high-speed chase involving police cars and helicopters. His stated goal is to reach a location referred to as "The Mongoose."

The supporting cast includes Marisa Tomei as Tara, Flanagan's ex-wife, and Ving Rhames as Tanker, a fellow veteran. Michael Chiklis plays...