Overview

• The film, directed by Francis Lawrence of 'The Hunger Games' fame, will premiere on September 12, 2025, as announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
• Mark Hamill stars as The Major, the antagonist, in a rare villainous role that he described as 'nightmare-inducing.'
• Based on Stephen King's first-ever novel, 'The Long Walk' is a dystopian thriller exploring survival and camaraderie among 100 boys in a deadly competition.
• The screenplay was written by JT Mollner, with Lionsgate collaborating with Media Capital Technologies, Vertigo Entertainment, and about:blank production.
• The trailer, revealed at CinemaCon, highlights the grim stakes of the story, featuring Hamill's chilling performance and the emotional toll on the contestants.