The Running Man 2025 Remake Overview
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, is a highly anticipated film based on Stephen King's novel written under the pen name Richard Bachman. The story was first adapted into a 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Plot and Setting
Set in a near-future dystopian world where society has collapsed, the most popular TV show is a deadly survival game. Ben Richards, played by Glen Powell, joins the game to save his seriously ill daughter. Contestants must survive a 30-day manhunt while being pursued by assassins on live television.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, 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
Release Dates
- UK Release: November 12, 2025
- US Release: November 14, 2025
- Digital and streaming dates are unconfirmed but expected in 2026
"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."
Ending Difference
The 2025 remake is confirmed to have a different ending from the original 1987 film.
Author's summary: Edgar Wright's 2025 remake of The Running Man offers a fresh take on Stephen King's story, combining a strong cast with intense action and a new ending.