02-07-2025
Glen Powell Is on the Lam in First Official Trailer for 'The Running Man'
Summary
The highly anticipated first official trailer forEdgar Wright's reimagining ofStephen King's classic novelThe Running Man, has just dropped, offering a thrilling glimpse into a dystopian future where survival is the ultimate reality show.
Starring the rapidly risingGlen Powellin the lead role of Ben Richards, alongside an impressive cast includingJosh Brolinas the ruthless producer Dan Killian andColman Domingoas the electrifying game show host Bobby Thompson, the film is set to hit theaters this fall. The trailer immediately establishes the film's premise — in a near-future society,The Running Manis the top-rated television program, a deadly competition where contestants (Runners) must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards volunteers for the game as a last resort. Wright's signature kinetic style, rapid-fire editing, and satirical edge are palpable throughout the trailer, promising a visceral and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
Notably, this adaptation is set to be a much more faithful rendition of Stephen King's 1982 novel (written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) than the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. While the original movie largely confined the action to an arena, this new version shows Powell's Richards on the run across the entire country, emphasizing a deadly game of hide-and-seek. The trailer also teases a unique nod to Schwarzenegger himself, approved by the star.
The film releases on November 7, 2025.
