Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man reinterprets Stephen King’s 1982 novel, moving away from the campiness of the 1987 version. The trailer portrays a brutal future where a survival contest captivates the public. Glen Powell leads as Ben Richards, a desperate man fighting for his daughter's health by volunteering for a lethal game. His character reflects the film’s emotional depth. Cast includes heavyweights like Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo, promising a layered narrative integrating action with social commentary. The release is anticipated on November 7, 2025.
The trailer gives viewers a taste of what's to come, and it's clear this isn't just a nostalgic remake-it's a full-scale reset.
In a fractured near-future society, the most-watched show on television is The Running Man, a gladiator-style survival contest where volunteers-known as "Runners"-are hunted by elite assassins for 30 days.
His daughter's illness and a lack of options force him to volunteer for the game, knowing full well the odds are stacked against him. But Richards isn't running for fame-he's running for survival.
Powell's charisma and physicality are on full display in the trailer, and his portrayal of a man stuck between desperation and defiance looks set to carry the emotional weight of the film.
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