Overview
- The re-adaptation opened in U.S. theaters on Nov. 14, with critics split on its overall impact.
- Reviewers widely praise Wright’s kinetic set pieces, retrofuturist design and Glen Powell’s lead turn.
- Many critiques cite tonal inconsistency and a muted satirical edge, with debate over a softened ending.
- King read the screenplay before filming and publicly endorsed the author-approved change to the finale.
- The film hews closer to the 1982 novel than the 1987 movie yet nods to it, including Schwarzenegger’s face on in-world currency.