The Running Man: 2025 Remake Overview
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards in a dystopian survival game. The film is based on Stephen King's novel written under the pen name Richard Bachman and is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Edgar Wright, known for Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver
- Lead actor: Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Special cameo: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Supporting cast: Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Simon Haines, Sean Hayes, Sandra Dickinson, George Carroll, Martin Herlihy, Sophie Simnett
Plot Summary
Set in a near-future world where society has collapsed, the most popular TV show is a deadly survival game. To save his seriously ill daughter, Ben Richards agrees to participate in a 30-day manhunt where contestants must evade assassins while being broadcast live.
Release Dates
- United Kingdom release: November 12, 2025
- United States release: November 14, 2025
- Digital and streaming release: Expected in 2026, exact date not announced
"The Running Man will be released in the UK on November 12. It will arrive two days before its US premiere on November 14."
The 2025 remake is expected to feature a different ending from the 1987 original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Author's Summary
The 2025 remake of The Running Man updates Stephen King's story with a fresh cast and director, promising intense action and a new ending in a dystopian future survival game.
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