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Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Opens to Split Notices on Style, Tone and Glen Powell’s Star Turn

Stephen King publicly endorsed Wright’s revised ending as a faithful, fresh take.

Overview

  • The film debuted in U.S. theaters on Nov. 14 with many reviews praising the visual craft, world‑building and propulsive set pieces.
  • A recurring critique targets a sagging second half, tonal unevenness and emotional distance, even as Glen Powell’s performance earns strong marks.
  • Coverage widely describes this version as more faithful to King’s 1982 novel than the 1987 film, while acknowledging purposeful changes without revealing plot details.
  • Paramount has not set digital or Paramount+ dates; industry projections suggest a digital release in mid‑December and a streaming window in mid‑January.
  • The ensemble features Glen Powell alongside Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Jayme Lawson and William H. Macy.