The Stephen King story gets another adaptation starring Glen Powell
Last updated: 12th July 2025
Glen Powell has unexpectedly risen in favour with the Hollywood elite. Having run the gauntlet of doing favours, he now finds himself headlining a spectacle — The Running Man.
What’s the Plot?
In the trailer, the protagonist dodges, jumps and shoots his way to safety as everything seemingly explodes around him, retaining much of the original film’s charm. Though its dystopian nightmare pattern is persistent.
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Paramount‘s new story centres around Ben Richards, a father unable to afford hospital treatment for his child. However, in a twist of fate, he lands a role as a contestant on a bloody game show called — The Running Man. If he can survive his encounters with hunters and assassins, a substantial financial prize awaits. But is it rigged?
The story frames elements and themes that will resonate more with today’s audience than those of the past, as its plot mechanisms centre around the persistence of non-stop filming.
Reaction
So far, fans have praised the trailer’s slick editing with countless voices excited for Paramount Studios‘ upcoming movie. Some have even expressed that the trailer editor needs a raise. The production focuses more on real-world action than an enclosed gauntlet, differentiating it from its classic predecessor.
A Star-Studded Cast
Based on the Stephen King novel, it features the acting talents of Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, William H. Macy, and, of course, Glen Powell.
Edgar Wright Brings Experience
The film is directed by Edgar Wright, whose work brought cult status to movies such as Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead. The cinema creative is also behind fan favourites Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Baby Driver, making him a credible prospect to realise a good outcome for The Running Man.
Release Date
The film is expected to be released in November 2025.
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