The Running Man: 2025 Remake Details
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards in a dystopian survival game. This new adaptation is based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, originally published under the pen name Richard Bachman.
Background and Cast
The story was first made into a movie in 1987, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards. In the 2025 remake, Glen Powell takes on the role, with Schwarzenegger appearing in a special cameo. Edgar Wright, known for Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver, directs the film.
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- 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
Plot Overview
The film is set in a near-future society that has collapsed. The most popular TV show is a lethal survival contest where contestants face a 30-day manhunt on live television. Ben Richards enters the game to save his seriously ill daughter.
Release Dates
- UK release: November 12, 2025
- US release: November 14, 2025
- Digital and streaming release: Expected sometime in 2026 (dates yet to be confirmed)
"The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, features Glen Powell as Ben Richards in a dystopian survival game."
"To save his seriously ill daughter, Ben Richards agrees to join the show. It forces contestants to survive a 30-day manhunt while assassins chase them on live television."
Author's summary: The 2025 remake of The Running Man offers a fresh take on the classic dystopian story with a new cast, a reimagined ending, and a release set for November in the UK and US.