The Running Man: 2025 Remake Overview
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards in a dystopian survival game. The film is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. This new adaptation updates the story originally brought to the screen in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role.
Plot and Setting
Set in a near-future society on the brink of collapse, the story follows Ben Richards, who joins a deadly live TV survival game to save his critically ill daughter. Contestants must endure a 30-day manhunt while being pursued by assassins on national television.
Cast and Crew
- Director: Edgar Wright, known for Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in a special cameo
- Supporting cast includes 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, and Sophie Simnett
Release Dates
- UK release: November 12, 2025
- US release: November 14, 2025
- Digital and streaming release dates are pending, expected in 2026
"The Running Man" is one of Stephen King's bestselling novels, first published under the pen name Richard Bachman.
"The most-watched TV show is a deadly survival game where contestants must survive a manhunt lasting 30 days, chased by assassins on live television."
Additional Notes
The 2025 remake introduces a new ending, distinguishing it from the 1987 film version.
Author's Summary
The 2025 remake of The Running Man reinvents the classic Stephen King story with a fresh cast, a new ending, and a gripping portrayal of survival in a dystopian future.