The Running Man: 2025 Remake Overview
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards in a high-stakes dystopian survival game. This new adaptation is based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, originally published under his pen name Richard Bachman.
Cast and Crew
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Edgar Wright, director (known for Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger in a special cameo
- 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
Release Dates
The Running Man will premiere in the UK on November 12, 2025, followed by the US release on November 14. Digital and streaming release dates are not yet confirmed but are anticipated in 2026.
Plot Summary
Set in a near-future dystopian world where society has faltered, the most popular television show is a deadly survival contest. To save his critically ill daughter, Ben Richards enters the game, which requires contestants to survive a 30-day manhunt while being pursued by assassins broadcast on live TV.
"To save his seriously ill daughter, Ben Richards agrees to join the show. It forces contestants to survive a 30-day manhunt while assassins chase them on live television."
Connection to the 1987 Film
The story was first adapted into a 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The upcoming remake features a different ending, offering a fresh take on the original narrative.
Author’s Summary
The 2025 remake of The Running Man reimagines the classic dystopian thriller with a new ending, a star-studded cast, and intense action under Edgar Wright’s direction.
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