Overview

• The first footage of Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' premiered at CinemaCon, offering a glimpse into its dystopian setting and high-octane action sequences.
• The film is a faithful adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, diverging from the 1987 Schwarzenegger-led version by emphasizing the book's darker, socially critical tone.
• Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a desperate father competing in a deadly game show to secure funds for his gravely ill daughter, with Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo in key supporting roles.
• Director Edgar Wright highlighted the use of practical stunts, with Powell performing many of his own, and described the film as a visually stylized, intense road movie.
• The film is set for theatrical release on November 7, 2025, with Arnold Schwarzenegger giving his blessing to the new adaptation.