Wright's Running Man Film Set for November 2025

Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Running Man' has released its first trailer, generating significant buzz for its intense action and faithful approach to the original novel. Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a father who enters a deadly televised game show in a dystopian 2025 in an attempt to save his sick daughter, with the challenge of surviving 30 days while being hunted. The cast includes Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera, and Lee Pace. The film incorporates themes of economic collapse, totalitarianism, media spectacle, and personal sacrifice, with critics praising its satirical edge, high-octane stunts, and dark humor. Powell has highlighted the physical demands of filming real stunts to heighten the story's stakes. Paramount Pictures will release the film in theaters on November 7, 2025.