FAQ

Heterochromia iridum is a rare genetic condition, it's in the film for effect rather than having any plot significance.

As explained by the warden, when freezing John Spartan, during his cryostasis, his behaviour is to be altered with synaptic programming. It's likely the parole hearings have them thawed out to see if their programming has taken effect and if so, to see if they show any remorse for their crimes. If the programming hasn't taken effect, they get frozen again.

Sylvester Stallone asked the director and is quoted as saying - "it was explained to me by the writer is you hold two seashells like chopsticks, pull gently and scrape whats left with the third".

One scene has been altered in order to obtain the BBFC 15 rating: the "infamous" double ear-clap scene.

It's true. Due to the absence of Taco Bell in Europe all scenes showing the logo got exchanged with the one from Pizza Hut.