The Running Man: 2025 Remake Overview
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards in a dystopian survival game. This film is based on Stephen King's novel written under the pen name Richard Bachman. It is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, combining a strong cast with intense action sequences.
Background and Source Material
The story was first adapted into a film in 1987, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. The 2025 remake updates the narrative with Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a man struggling to stay alive in a near-future dystopian world.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Edgar Wright (known for Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver)
- Lead Actor: Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Special Cameo: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- 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
Plot Summary
Set in a near-future society that has collapsed, the most popular TV show is a deadly survival competition. To save his critically ill daughter, Ben Richards volunteers to participate in a manhunt that lasts 30 days. Contestants are pursued by assassins live on television.
Release Dates
- UK Theatrical Release: November 12, 2025
- US Theatrical Release: November 14, 2025
- Digital and Streaming Release: Expected in 2026 (dates not confirmed)
"The Running Man will bring together a strong cast and high-intensity action."
"Ben Richards agrees to join the show to save his seriously ill daughter."
Author's summary: The 2025 remake of The Running Man updates the classic dystopian survival story with a fresh cast and a new ending, premiering in November 2025 in the UK and US.
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