Reel Rock 20 brings the world’s greatest climbing stories back to the big screen with a thrilling new collection of films celebrating ambition, resilience and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.

Reel Rock 20 returns to Australian and New Zealand screens this November as a part of the Reel Rock World Tour. Bringing a new collection of world-class climbing films to cinemas and community venues around the country, celebrating ambition, resilience and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.
Celebrating its twentieth edition, Reel Rock continues its tradition of sharing ambitious, human stories from across the climbing world. The 2026 program spans elite sport climbing, winter alpinism and adaptive climbing, exploring the courage, commitment and resilience behind extraordinary achievements on rock and in the mountains.

Founded in 2005 by Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen, creators of the iconic feature documentaries Valley Uprising, The Dawn Wall and The Alpinist, Reel Rock has grown into the premier global platform for award-winning climbing films.

Presented by Adventure Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand, Reel Rock welcomes audiences back with a new timing, screening in November and December. This marks the perfect major end-of-year cinema event for the climbing community. More than a night at the movies, Reel Rock is a gathering point for climbing culture. From established climbers to newcomers and outdoor enthusiasts, audiences can come together to celebrate the athletes, characters and communities continuing to move the sport forward.

Screenings will be hosted in combination with the local climbing community, creating a high-energy night of films, prizes, giveaways and connection.