The Running Man (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Edgar Wright |
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| Based on | The Running Man by Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) |
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| Cinematography | Chung Chung-hoon |
| Edited by | Paul Machliss |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Language | English |
The Running Man is an upcoming dystopian black comedy action film film co-written, produced and directed by Edgar Wright, based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). It is the second adaptation of the book following the 1987 film and stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin.
The Running Man is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on November 7, 2025.
Premise
A game show called The Running Man has people chased by murderous Hunters across the world to win money.[1]
Cast
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards[1]
- Josh Brolin as Dan Killian, the show's producer[2]
- Colman Domingo as Bobby Thompson, the host of The Running Man show[3]
- Lee Pace as Evan McCone, a hunter[4]
- Jayme Lawson as Sheila Richards, Ben's wife[5]
- Michael Cera as Elton Parrakis, a rebel who helps Ben[6]
- Emilia Jones as Amelia Williams, a civilian taken hostage by Richards[6]
- William H. Macy as a man who assists Richards when he is on the run[7]
- David Zayas as Richard Manuel[8]
- Katy O'Brian as Laughlin, a contestant[9]
- Daniel Ezra as a contestant[10]
- Karl Glusman as a hunter[11]
- Sean Hayes[12]
Production
In 2017, Edgar Wright revealed on Twitter his wish to remake the 1987 film The Running Man, itself an adaptation of the novel by Stephen King.[13][14] In February 2021, Paramount Pictures announced a film based on the novel was in development. Wright was attached to direct the film, having developed a story with Michael Bacall, who would be writing the screenplay. The new adaptation will not be a remake of the original film but a "much more faithful" adaptation of the source material.[15] Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon were announced as producers under Kinberg's Genre Films, alongside Nira Park of Wright's British production company Complete Fiction.[16] In April 2024, Glen Powell was cast in the lead role.[1] Powell stated that he had reached out to Arnold Schwarzenegger who gave the film his "full blessing".[17] Additional cast members were announced in the following months.[9][3]
Principal photography began in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2024.[18][19] It took place in London and for at least one week at Wembley Stadium for the shooting of an action sequence.[20][21] Filming wrapped on March 28, 2025.[21][22] Domain Entertainment provided the financing for the film.[23]
Marketing
The first footage from the film was screened during Paramount's CinemaCon presentation on April 3, 2025. It was introduced by Domingo who was on stage with Wright, Powell and Brolin.[24]
The film's first trailer released on July 1, 2025, featuring a remix of "Underdog" by Sly and the Family Stone. To promote the trailer's release, Glen Powell collaborated with social media influencer Ashton Hall, by appearing in one of his "morning routine" videos, with the video ending with Hall watching the trailer in a private theatre.[25]
Release
The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on November 7, 2025.[26] It was previously scheduled to be released on November 21, 2025.[27] In addition to standard screens, it will be released in premium formats such as IMAX, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema.
References
- ^ a b c Gonzalez, Umberto (April 11, 2024). "Glen Powell to Star in The Running Man for Paramount, Edgar Wright | Exclusive". TheWrap. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 17, 2024). "The Running Man: Josh Brolin Lands Villain Role Opposite Glen Powell In Paramount And Edgar Wright's New Reimagining". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (January 9, 2025). "The Running Man: Colman Domingo Lands Game-Show Host Role In Edgar Wright's Reimagining At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 18, 2024). "Lee Pace Joins Glen Powell as Villain in Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2024). "Jayme Lawson Latest To Join Edgar Wright's Paramount Adaptation Of The Running Man". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 25, 2024). "Michael Cera, Emilia Jones Join Glen Powell in The Running Man (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 28, 2024). "William H. Macy Joins Glen Powell in The Running Man". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (December 19, 2024). "David Zayas Joins Edgar Wright's Paramount Feature The Running Man". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 4, 2024). "Katy O'Brian Joins Glen Powell in The Running Man For Edgar Wright, Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 9, 2024). "All-American Star Daniel Ezra Joins Glen Powell In New Running Man Movie From Edgar Wright And Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 16, 2024). "Edgar Wright's The Running Man Adds Karl Glusman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 20, 2024). "Sean Hayes Sets Back-To-Back Films For 2025 With Running Man And Is This Thing On From Bradley Cooper". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ @mungui_zero (May 12, 2017). "@edgarwright I don't know where you stand on remakes, but, if you were to do one, no restrictions whatsoever, what movie would tickle your fancy?" (Tweet). Retrieved February 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (February 19, 2021). "Edgar Wright Set to Direct Stephen King's Dystopian Classic The Running Man". IndieWire. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Travis, Ben (March 10, 2025). "Edgar Wright's The Running Man Will Be 'A Very Intense, Dangerous Road Movie', He Teases". Empire. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 19, 2021). "Edgar Wright To Direct Stephen King's The Running Man At Paramount Pictures; Simon Kinberg's Genre Films Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ Drury, Sharareh; Senanayake, Natalia (April 3, 2025). "Glen Powell Got 'Full Blessing' from Arnold Schwarzenegger for 'Running Man' Remake (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (August 26, 2024). "Glen Powell-Led Running Man Sets November Production Start at Paramount | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (November 4, 2024). "Edgar Wright's The Running Man starring Glen Powell begins filming in UK". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Juneau, Jen (November 14, 2024). "Glen Powell Films Running Man Remake in London 37 Years After Original Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie". People. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Erbland, Kate (December 5, 2024). "Glen Powell Isn't Taking a Moment of His Wild, Crazy, Totally Surreal Year for Granted". IndieWire. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Bowen, Zach (March 28, 2025). "The Running Man Wraps Filming As Edgar Wright Shares BTS Photo That Teases Major Change To Stephen King Novel". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2025). "Paramount & Domain Capital Group Ink Feature Slate Co-Finance Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy; D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 3, 2025). "Glen Powell & Edgar Wright Electrify CinemaCon With First Footage From 'The Running Man". Deadline. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Glen Powell joins in on Ashton Hall's routine". Yahoo Entertainment. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 20, 2024). "Paramount Advancing Glen Powell's Running Man Earlier In November". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 4, 2024). "Paramount Dates & Shifts Slew For 2025: Glen Powell's Running Man, Smurfs, Naked Gun, Vicious & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.