Overview

• Lionsgate has released the first trailer for 'The Long Walk,' a film adaptation of Stephen King's 1979 novel, slated for a September 12, 2025, theatrical release.
• Directed by Francis Lawrence, the movie depicts a dystopian contest where 100 teenage boys must maintain a walking pace of three miles per hour or face execution.
• The cast includes Cooper Hoffman as protagonist Ray Garraty, David Jonsson as Peter McVries, and Mark Hamill as the authoritarian Major overseeing the contest.
• The adaptation faced over 40 years of development challenges, with previous attempts by directors like George A. Romero and Frank Darabont failing to materialize.
• Stephen King influenced a key change in the film, reducing the walking pace from four to three miles per hour, reflecting his view on the original rule's severity.