Overview

• Paramount Pictures released the official trailer on July 1, showcasing high-octane chase sequences and the brutal rules of a dystopian game show.
• Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a working-class father who volunteers for the deadly competition to fund his daughter’s medical treatment, joining an ensemble that includes Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace and Michael Cera.
• Co-written by Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall, the screenplay blends Wright’s signature kinetic direction with satire and social commentary while restoring plot elements from King’s 1982 novel.
• The film is set to premiere worldwide on November 7, 2025, with Paramount confirming simultaneous releases in premium IMAX and 4DX formats.
• This reboot intentionally contrasts the 1987 Schwarzenegger version by adhering more closely to the source material’s critique of televised violence and societal control.