Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Rebounds on Digital, Debuts No. 1 on Apple TV Rentals
The Stephen King adaptation finds traction at home after a weak theatrical run.
Overview
- FlixPatrol data shows the film opened as the top movie on Apple TV in the U.S., outpacing newer PVOD releases.
- Collider reports the theatrical run underperformed against its large budget, making the film a box office bomb compared with King cousin The Long Walk.
- The Running Man is now available to buy or rent on digital platforms following its November 14 theatrical release.
- Directed and co-written by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, the film reimagines King’s dystopian game-show premise for a near-future setting.
- Early home-viewing buzz includes a positive Collider review highlighting its timeliness and a public shout-out from Tom Cruise after a screening.