The Running Man 2 Release Date Estimate, News & Updates

November 13, 2025

The estimated streaming release date for The Running Man 2 is a major topic among fans of the book and the movie. The Running Man is based on Stephen King’s highly acclaimed 1982 novel of the same name. He wrote the book under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.

It is a dystopian sci-fi movie set in the near future, where corporate media rules over the world. Glen Powell portrays Ben Richards, a desperate father who enters a deadly reality show called The Running Man to save his sick daughter. To win its $1 billion reward, Richards must survive professional assassins and ordinary citizens for thirty days.

This is not the first time a studio has adapted the novel into a movie. The book was first adapted in 1987, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role.

Here are the details on when the sequel could happen.

What is The Running Man 2 release date estimate?

The Running Man 2 release date is estimated to be sometime between 2028 and 2029. This estimate is based on factors such as the movie’s potential success and the time it could take the studio to produce the sequel, if greenlit.

Stephen King’s novel had a definitive ending and did not feature any sequel books. However, if the movie performs well at the box office, the studio may develop a new script. Similar to how HBO expanded King’s IT with IT: Welcome to Derry, featuring new characters, Paramount might take a similar approach with this film. It is important to note that this is only speculation and there is no official confirmation at this time.

The Running Man 2 news and updates

Paramount Pictures has not made any announcements regarding a sequel yet. Currently, the movie holds a 63% on Rotten Tomatoes. With stiff competition from Predator: Badlands and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the movie will need to perform strongly at the box office to secure a greenlight for the sequel.

The Running Man 2 cast could feature Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Jayme Lawson, Lee Pace, and Sean Hayes, among others.

Harsha Panduranga is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer at Evolve Media, where he writes about shows, movies, and everything in between. When he’s not busy wishlisting games and books, you can find him streaming slow-burn horror and sci-fi movies/shows. His love for the genres has taught him to be very thorough and thoughtful regarding all the content that he writes, ensuring all his posts are insightful, well-researched, and resonate with both casual and hardcore fans of the medium.