The Running Man release date, plot, cast, trailer and more details about Edgar Wright and Glen Powell’s survival thriller
The Running Man release date India: Featuring Glen Powell in the lead, the action thriller film is the second adaptation of the Stephen King's acclaimed novel. Here's everything you need to know...
Last Updated: 06.43 PM, Sep 25, 2025
Edgar Wright is set to bring another high-octane reimagination of Stephen King’s The Running Man novel with his awaited thriller. Featuring Glen Powell in the lead, the action thriller film is the second adaptation of the acclaimed novel. Set for its theatrical premiere in the coming weeks, The Running Man is among the most anticipated films of the year, and fans are eagerly waiting for the film after watching the intriguing trailer. Here’s more about the film..
The Running Man release date
Helmed by Edgar Wright, The Running Man 2025 is the reimagination of the 1987 cult classic featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which was also based on Stephen King’s novel. The action thriller film is slated to hit the screens on November 14, coinciding with Children’s Day.
The Running Man plot, cast and trailer details
Set in a dystopic near-future society, The Running Man follows a working-class man named Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell), who takes part in a death game to save his sick daughter. The catch? This is not a usual survival game but a deadly competition where the contestants, termed as "runners," are hunted by professional assassins while their high-stakes game is telecast live via a top-rated show. Whoever survives the bloodthirsty assassins for 30 days will win a lucrative cash reward.
In the trailer, we meet Ben Richards being manipulated by the cunning show producer Dan Killian (Josh Brolin) to enter the deadly game as a desperate measure to save his chronically sick daughter. He battles to survive the game for 30 days with his sharp instincts and skills that turn him into an audience favourite. Will Ben flip the entire corrupt system?
Watch the engaging trailer here:
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man version roped in Glen Powell to headline the lead role as a desperate father, Ben Richards. Josh Brolin as the show producer, and Dan Kilian and Coleman Domingo as the eponymous show’s host. What’s fascinating about the upcoming film is that this one seems closer to Stephen King’s novel as compared to the 1987 adaptation. With a sharp and edgy narrative and compelling action scenes, The Running Man is set to take you on a wild journey where Ben’s action will outwit not just the Hunters (assassins) but also the viewers.
FAQs:
Q. When to watch The Running Man?
A. The Running Man is slated to premiere on November 14, 2025.
Q. Is The Running Man based on a novel?
A. Yes, The Running Man is adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name.
Q. Who stars in The Running Man?
A. Glen Powell plays the lead in The Running Man.