Released in cinemas in 2015, Taken 3 is the third installment in the action franchise starring Liam Neeson. Directed by Olivier Megaton and penned by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, the film shifts gears from its predecessors. After Taken and Taken 2, this installment adopts a more intense thriller tone, focusing on a man falsely accused. The movie will be available on Disney+ starting January 9, 2026.
In Los Angeles, Bryan Mills is striving to maintain some semblance of stability for his daughter Kim, despite a life filled with dangerous missions and heartbreak. When his ex-wife is found dead, he quickly finds himself the prime suspect. Realizing he's been caught in a trap, Bryan knows he has no other option: he must run, uncover the truth, and protect his daughter—all while keeping her out of harm's way.
Hunted by the police, particularly Inspector Dotzler, he rediscovers his “special skills” for one final effort to track down the true culprit. The movie shifts from the kidnapping storyline of the earlier installments to a tense race against time, focusing on proving innocence and survival, while withholding the key revelations that will lead to its ultimate resolution.
Currently in production, Taken 3 stands out with most of its filming taking place in Los Angeles, although some scenes were shot in France, including at the Cité du Cinéma studios in Saint-Denis. Olivier Megaton opted for shooting on 35mm film—a choice increasingly uncommon in the digital age—and this decision added a significant logistical challenge, especially for the car chases, one of which required closing down a highway over several weekends.
The film also introduces a new dramatic element with Forest Whitaker's debut as Inspector Dotzler, a formidable institutional adversary who shifts the narrative's dynamics. Whereas the first two installments centered around external criminal threats, this third chapter delves deeper into the legal pressure and isolation faced by the protagonist, all while maintaining the franchise's signature pace and style.
Taken 3 Targets fans of action thrillers built around a tense chase and wrongful accusations, in a style that echoes stories of escape like The Fugitive or action franchises featuring a meticulous hero such as Jack Reacher. As the concluding chapter of the trilogy, the film shifts focus to family bonds and explores the lasting impact of a life lived in the shadows.
Taken 3 | Movie | 2015
In theaters: January 21, 2015
Available on Disney+ from January 9, 2026
Action genre | Duration: 1h49
Directed by Olivier Megaton | Starring Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Famke Janssen
Original title: Taken 3
Countries: France, United States
Swapping the classic kidnapping plot for a tense manhunt thriller, Taken 3 offers a fresh take on Bryan Mills’ universe while bringing the trilogy to a close. Its release on Disney+ provides an opportunity to revisit the final chapter of a franchise that helped cement Liam Neeson’s status as a leading action star of the 2000s and 2010s.
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Starts January 9, 2026
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