July 1, 2025: Glen Powell is back—and this time, he’s running for his life. After a streak of recent hits like Hit Man, Anyone but You, and Twisters, the 36-year-old actor takes on a darker, more intense role in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, a modern reimagining of the 1987 cult classic originally led by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Based on Stephen King’s gripping 1982 novel, the film follows Ben Richards (played by Powell), a blue-collar worker forced to participate in a dystopian TV game show to win life-saving treatment for his sick daughter. The brutal catch? He must survive 30 days while being hunted by a team of state-sanctioned killers, all under the watchful eyes of a bloodthirsty public. Each passing day ups the stakes—and the prize.
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The trailer teases heart-pounding action, social commentary, and a charismatic cast. Colman Domingo dazzles as the manipulative game show host, Bobby Thompson. Joining the cast are Katy O’Brian as a fellow Runner, Lee Pace as a deadly Hunter, and Michael Cera as a rebellious insider named Bradley. Rounding out the ensemble are William H. Macy, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson.
Directed by Edgar Wright, known for his high-energy, genre-blending hits like Baby Driver and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the film features a script co-written with Michael Bacall, promising sharp dialogue and breakneck pacing.
The Running Man hits theatres on November 7, 2025, and is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year.