First Footage of Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' Impresses at CinemaCon

The adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, starring Glen Powell, showcases intense action and dystopian themes ahead of its November 2025 release.

Director Edgar Wright and lead actor Glen Powell unveiled the first footage of 'The Running Man' during Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation on April 3, 2025.
The film is a darker, more faithful adaptation of Stephen King's novel compared to the 1987 Schwarzenegger version, focusing on societal control through violent media.
The footage highlights Powell's physically demanding performance, with the actor performing his own stunts and describing the project as the hardest of his career.
Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo co-star as a manipulative TV executive and a flamboyant game show host, respectively, adding depth to the dystopian narrative.
The film, which wrapped production in late March 2025, is set for a theatrical release on November 7, 2025.