The highly anticipated film The Running Man, from acclaimed director Edgar Wright, promises to bring a fresh vision to Stephen King’s classic novel. Today, the new trailer has arrived. It teases balls-to-the-wall action as Glen Powell’s character Ben fights to win the contest and claim a huge payday.
The film is set in a near-future where the nation is captivated by a television show: The Running Man. This deadly competition pits contestants, known as Runners, against professional assassins for 30 days. With every heart-pounding moment broadcast to a bloodthirsty public. The reward? A greater cash prize for every day a Runner survives.
In this high-stakes game, we meet working-class Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell ), who enters the competition as a last resort to save his sick daughter. He is convinced to join by the show’s charming yet ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin). However, Ben’s unwavering defiance, sharp instincts, and sheer grit quickly turn him into an unexpected fan favorite. This makes him a significant threat to the show and the entire system it represents. As the ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, forcing Ben to outwit not only the Hunters but a nation addicted to watching his every move.
The film’s screenplay was penned by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright, based on the original novel by Stephen King. Alongside Powell and Brolin, the star-studded cast also includes William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson, with Colman Domingo also starring.
Producers are Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, and Edgar Wright, with George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary serving as executive producers.
The Running Man will open in theaters nationwide on November 14, 2025. Get ready for a wild, edge-of-your-seat film.
