Overview
- Paramount’s new take on Stephen King’s story opened in U.S. theaters on Nov. 14, led by Glen Powell with Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo among the ensemble.
- Critics say Wright restores key elements from the 1982 novel, distinguishing the film from the 1987 version while still dropping homages such as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s face on future currency.
- Wright altered the novel’s original conclusion in a director-driven choice that King has praised, maintaining secrecy around specific story details.
- Early reviews commend finely executed chase sequences and performances, with frequent notes about uneven pacing, tonal balance, and the handling of its media critique.
- The film debuts exclusively in cinemas in its initial window, with a later streaming release expected on Paramount+.