Overview
- The film begins its theatrical rollout this week, with U.K. screenings from Nov. 12 and U.S. release on Nov. 14 after heavy studio promotion.
- Reviews describe a polished, fast-paced action movie that softens the novel’s dystopian critique and struggles with tonal consistency.
- Glen Powell’s turn as Ben Richards draws frequent criticism for lacking the character’s fury, even as some acknowledge his mainstream action appeal.
- Wright’s adaptation hews closer to Stephen King’s 1982 book than the 1987 Schwarzenegger film and leans into themes of media manipulation and AI deepfakes.
- Stephen King publicly lauded the movie and likened it to Die Hard, and Schwarzenegger granted his likeness for a currency Easter egg.