Director Edgar Wright has officially wrapped production on The Running Man, his highly anticipated remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic. The film, based on Stephen King’s novel, is set in a dystopian future where the government controls the media, and desperate contestants risk their lives in a deadly game for a shot at survival.
A Thrilling New Take on a Classic
This time, Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell takes on the role of Ben Richards, a man forced to compete in a brutal reality show where he must evade professional killers for 30 days. If he survives, he wins a life-changing cash prize that could save his sick child and lift him out of poverty.
Wright, who co-wrote the script with Michael Bacall, has assembled an all-star cast, including Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Josh Brolin, Daniel Ezra, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo.
Director’s Exciting Update
Sharing the big news on social media, Wright expressed his gratitude to the cast and crew:
“All my love and appreciation goes out to our incredible cast and crew, who have worked tirelessly on it. Can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been shooting… Much more coming soon!”
Release Date Set for 2025
Fans won’t have to wait too long—the action-packed thriller is set to hit U.S. theaters on November 7, 2025, distributed by Paramount Pictures. With Wright’s signature style and high-energy storytelling, The Running Man remake promises to deliver a fresh, adrenaline-fueled take on this sci-fi classic.