Paramount Pictures and visionary director Edgar Wright have unveiled the first trailer for The Running Man, a bold reinvention of Stephen King’s 1982 dystopian novel. Starring Glen Powell as Ben Richards, the film takes audiences into a near-future world ruled by deadly reality TV. The action-packed trailer sets the stage for a November 7, 2025 theatrical release.
What the Trailer Reveals
Richards enters the titular game show to win money for his sick daughter. Contestants must evade “Hunters” for 30 days on live TV or die trying.
Edgar Wright’s signature style merges kinetic action and razor-sharp humor, grounded in a gritty, yet satirical, socio-political backdrop.
Alongside Powell, the trailer features Josh Brolin as ruthless producer Dan Killian, Colman Domingo as the charismatic host, with appearances by Michael Cera, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Katy O’Brian, Jayme Lawson, and Emilia Jones.
Updated Dystopian World & Deeper Loyalty to King
Unlike the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version, Wright’s adaptation remains closer to King’s original vision—including a globe-trotting edition of the show during a societal collapse in 2025 America. Glen Powell brings a relatability and desperation reflective of the novel’s everyman hero, earning praise as a more fitting choice than Schwarzenegger for the role of Richards.
It’s set to premiere November 7, 2025—opposite Predator: Badlands—promising to ignite an explosive weekend for action fans.
Co-written by Wright and Michael Bacall (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), with cinematography by Chung Chung-hoon; filming wrapped in March and included major set-pieces like a Wembley Stadium sequence.
The Running Man trailer signals a thrilling, socially charged reboot that stays true to its literary roots while delivering Edgar Wright’s inimitable energy. With a timely dystopian narrative, powerful performances, and blistering action, this could become one of fall 2025’s most talked-about blockbusters.
