First Trailer for The Running Man Reboot

Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for The Running Man, a film directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell. The movie, set to premiere in cinemas on November 7, 2025, adapts Stephen King’s novel, originally published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. This version of The Running Man is not a remake of the 1987 film. Instead, it portrays a bleak future where society is unraveling. The story follows Ben Richards, a working-class father, who enters a deadly reality competition to secure funds for his sick daughter’s medical treatment. For 30 days, Richards must survive a relentless hunt by professional killers in a competition broadcast to millions of viewers. This new version aims to be more faithful to the novel, capturing its social commentary and an everyman protagonist, unlike the previous film’s idealized action hero focus. Edgar Wright has long wanted to make this movie, even tweeting about it in 2017. The cast features Glen Powell as Ben Richards and Josh Brolin as Dan Killian, the show’s producer who convinces Richards to participate. Additional cast members include Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and William H. Macy. Edgar Wright’s signature visual style, known for its dark humor and dynamic pacing, is prominently featured. Scheduled for a November premiere, The Running Man promises to revisit a classic tale, updated for contemporary audiences, all while retaining the intense stakes of a competition where survival is paramount.