Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Trailer Released Ahead 2025 Premiere

Paramount Pictures and director Edgar Wright are set to release a new adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel The Running Man on November 7, 2025, starring Glen Powell as Ben Richards. Unlike the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, this version portrays Richards as a desperate father who voluntarily enters a deadly televised game show to save his sick daughter, becoming an unexpected fan favorite and symbol of rebellion. The game requires contestants to survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every moment broadcast to a bloodthirsty public, escalating the danger and prize money daily. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Josh Brolin as the ruthless producer Dan Killian, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, and Michael Cera, and blends action, satire, and social commentary. Fans are divided over Powell replacing Schwarzenegger, though many are optimistic about the fresh take and Wright’s kinetic directing style. This remake is noted for being closer to King’s original novel, emphasizing the dystopian themes and societal critique inherent in the story.