Director: Joe DeMaio

Cast: Alex Honnold, Elle Duncan, Emily Harrington, Mark Rober, Sanni McCandless

Skyscraper Live is a 2026 American documentary directed by Joe DeMaio, featuring free solo climbing legend Alex Honnold as he attempts a rope-free live ascent of one of the world's tallest buildings in Taipei, Taiwan — broadcast in real time to a global audience.

What is Skyscraper Live about?

With no safety ropes, no harness, and no second chances, Alex Honnold stands at the base of a towering skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan and prepares to climb. The film follows the months of preparation, the mental discipline, and the razor-thin margins that define free solo climbing at its most extreme. On the day of the broadcast, millions watch live as Honnold ascends floor by floor. Alongside him in the storytelling are sports presenter Elle Duncan, pro climber Emily Harrington, engineer and entertainer Mark Rober, Honnold's partner Sanni McCandless, and WWE star Colby Lopez — each adding a distinct human layer to what could be either the greatest athletic achievement or the most harrowing failure ever aired.

Cast & crew

Alex Honnold, the climber who famously scaled El Capitan without ropes, is the documentary's center of gravity. Director Joe DeMaio surrounds him with a compelling ensemble: sports anchor Elle Duncan provides broadcast context, Emily Harrington brings elite climbing expertise, and Mark Rober contributes engineering insights. Sanni McCandless, Honnold's partner, offers the personal and emotional dimension that grounds the spectacle.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Skyscraper Live offers something rare: a live, unscripted spectacle where the outcome is genuinely unknown. Iranian audiences have long appreciated extreme sports and endurance storytelling — from mountain culture rooted in the Alborz range to a shared admiration for feats of human will. This documentary is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, meaning the commentary, narration, and supporting cast dialogue are all localized into Farsi, making it fully accessible without needing any knowledge of English. It fits naturally alongside adventure and nature programming that diaspora households enjoy together.

Where & how to watch

Skyscraper Live is available now on K-Time with a complete Persian dub. Stream it on your web browser, Android TV, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download needed. Subscribe and cancel anytime.