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Glen Powell Receives Arnold Schwarzenegger's Blessing for 'The Running Man' Remake

The first trailer for Edgar Wright's adaptation debuts at CinemaCon, highlighting a darker, more faithful take on Stephen King's dystopian novel.

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Overview

  • Glen Powell confirmed he and director Edgar Wright received Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval for the upcoming remake of 'The Running Man.'
  • The new adaptation, set for release on November 7, 2025, aims to stay true to Stephen King's 1982 novel, diverging from the 1987 Schwarzenegger film.
  • At CinemaCon, the first trailer showcased intense action sequences, including a deadly fight aboard a plane, underscoring the film's high stakes and dystopian themes.
  • Powell plays Ben Richards, a man competing in a lethal game show to save his sick daughter, with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin in supporting roles.
  • Powell described the project as the most challenging of his career, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues of media manipulation and societal control.