In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger brought The Running Man to life, in the dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. Now, Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) is giving the remake a go, with Glen Powell in the lead. Here’s everything you need to know.
Watch Glen Powell in The Running Man Trailer
Paramount released the first trailer for The Running Man this week. Watch it below.
The official synopsis reads, “In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward.”
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“Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.”
Cast
Glen Powell takes the lead and portrays Ben Richards: a desperate working‑class father who volunteers to participate in a violent reality‑TV game show to pay for his sick daughter’s treatment.
He is joined by William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson. Rounding out the ensemble are Hollywood powerhouses Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin.
Release Date
The Running Man starring Glen Powell is set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025, after being moved up from its original November 21 release.
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