‘The Running Man’ Reboot – Everything We Know So Far
July 2, 2025
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In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in “The Running Man”, based on the 1982 Stephen King novel of the same name. Now, English director Edgar Wright has decided to take a stab at the property but with a story that stays closer to the source material.
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Who is in “The Running Man” reboot? How is it different from the 1987 film and what is it about exactly? To find out, keep reading for everything we know about “The Running Man” reboot.
Glen Powell in “The Running Man”. Glen Powell in “The Running Man”. Paramount
Who Is Making ‘The Running Man’ Reboot?
Edgar Wright is directing “The Running Man” reboot from a script by Wright and Michael Bacall.
Who Is In ‘The Running Man’ Reboot?
Glen Powell stars in “The Running Man” as Ben Richards, the hero. Michael Cera plays Bradley, a rebel who helps Richards. William H. Macy stars as another man who helps Richards when he’s on the run.
Josh Brolin plays the deadly show’s producer Dan Killian. Colman Domingo is Bobby Thompson, the show’s host. Lee Pace plays the hunter Evan McCone and Katy O’Brian plays another contestant in the game.
What Is ‘The Running Man’ Reboot About?
The official synopsis for “The Running Man” reads, “In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward.”
“Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.”
“But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.”
Is There A Trailer For ‘The Running Man’ Reboot?
Paramount Pictures released a trailer for “The Running Man” on July 1. You can watch the preview below.
When Will ‘The Running Man’ Reboot Come Out?
“The Running Man” releases in theaters on November 7.
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