The Running Man trailer reveals Glen Powell as a desperate father in a deadly reality TV survival game; Edgar Wright’s high-octane dystopia to release in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu
The much-anticipated trailer for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man is finally here, and it promises an adrenaline-charged ride through a dystopian world where survival is the ultimate spectacle. Starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin, the film is set to hit theatres across India on November 7, releasing in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu under Paramount Pictures India.
A High-Stakes Story of Survival and Sacrifice
Set in a not-so-distant future obsessed with voyeurism and ruthless entertainment, The Running Man follows Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell), a father forced to take desperate measures to save his daughter’s life. Richards volunteers for a government-run deathmatch reality show where contestants must survive 30 days on the run across a nation under total surveillance. Pursued by professional killers and bloodthirsty civilians, survival comes with a USD 1 billion reward—and possibly, redemption.
Powerhouse Cast and Director Bring a New Vision to the Classic Premise
Directed by Edgar Wright, known for genre-bending hits like Baby Driver and Shaun of the Dead, the film is a bold reimagining of the original 1987 cult classic, itself based on Stephen King’s novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman). Wright co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Bacall, injecting fresh energy and urgency into the timeless premise of media-driven violence.
Joining Powell and Brolin are an impressive ensemble cast:
- Colman Domingo
- Katy O’Brian
- Michael Cera
- Lee Pace
- William H. Macy
- Emilia Jones
- Jayme Lawson
- Sean Hayes
The trailer showcases explosive set pieces, urban chase sequences, and gritty emotional moments, setting the tone for what could be one of the year’s most intense cinematic thrillers.
A Tale Reflecting Today’s Obsession with Fame and Fear
As reality television and surveillance culture blur the lines between entertainment and ethics, The Running Man asks unsettling questions: What would you do to save your family? And how far will society go in turning pain into profit? Wright’s direction promises a visually gripping and socially resonant experience, blending suspense, satire, and spectacle in equal measure.
India Release and Language Availability
Audiences in India can experience The Running Man in four languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — making the dystopian action drama widely accessible when it lands in theatres on November 7, 2025.