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Glen Powell is running towards us even faster than we thought possible as his upcoming thriller The Running Man has just shifted its release date. Originally penciled in to open on November 21, 2025, the movie has very wisely decided to move two weeks earlier. The film was set to open opposite Wicked: For Good, but given how popular Wicked has been, that seems like a folly, so Paramount will take advantage of some IMAX exclusivity.
Based on a novel by Stephen King, the story was first told in 1987, very loosely, with Arnold Schwarzenegger starring in the film that took on a more high-octane, sci-fi flair. Wright's take on the story will most likely stick to the dystopia that is very present in King's writings, focusing on a more oppressive atmosphere. He will also co-write the screenplay with his Scott Pilgrim vs. the World collaborator Michael Bacall , and produce alongside Simon Kinberg and Nira Park.
What is 'The Running Man' About? Close Rather than a straight-up remake of the Schwarzenegger movie, the 2025 iteration will draw from Stephen King's 1982 novel , in which a grim and dank portrayal of a dystopian America is presented to the reader. In the story, the public, who are totally weighed down by poverty, are shown extreme violent game shows but they've grown increasingly numb to them.
The Running Man is set to open in theaters on November 7, 2025. If you want to get a taste of the previous adaptation, Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Running Man is currently streaming on Paramount+ With Showtime. Stay tuned for updates on the highly anticipated return to King’s dystopian universe.The Running Man A man competes in a game show where killers hunt contestants as they move freely around the world.
Release Date November 21, 2025 Director Edgar Wright Cast Glen Powell , Katy O'Brian , Daniel Ezra , Karl Glusman , Josh Brolin , Lee Pace , Jayme Lawson , William H. Macy Main Genre Action Writers Edgar Wright Watch on Paramount+ With Showtime
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