The first official The Running Man trailer is here, previewing director Edgar Wright’s remake of the iconic 1987 film.
“In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall,” says the synopsis.
What happens in The Running Man trailer?
The trailer highlights Wright’s remake, which is led by Glen Powell. In it, he’s participating in a real-life survival reality program, trying to win money while being hunted down by a team of elite hitmen.
The Running Man is set to be released in United States theaters on November 21, 2025. Check out the trailer below (watch other trailers):
The Running Man remake will be led by star Glen Powell, with other cast members including Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Sean Hayes, and more.
The Running Man, which is based on a novel by Stephen King, takes place in a dystopian America in 2025. The story revolves around a man named Ben Richards who competes in a deadly reality show to win enough money to help heal his daughter. Powell is playing Richards, while Brolin is believed to be playing the person behind the reality show.
A 1987 adaptation of the novel was directed by Paul Michael Glaser, and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, and Richard Dawson.
The script for the movie was co-written by Wright — known for making movies such as 2004’s Shaun of the Dead, 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 2017’s Baby Driver, and more — and Michael Bacall. Wright produces the movie alongside Nira Park and Simon Kinberg.
Originally reported by Anthony Nash at ComingSoon.
