Glen Powell Enters the Arena in Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Trailer
Paramount unveils the adrenaline-charged first trailer for “The Running Man,” a modern retelling of Stephen King’s dystopian thriller, led by Glen Powell and directed by Edgar Wright.
Paramount Pictures has dropped the official trailer for The Running Man, a bold new adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel, originally published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Last Night in Soho) and starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin, the film is set for theatrical release on November 7, 2025.
Wright brings his signature flair to this high-stakes thriller, reimagining the story of Ben Richards (played by Powell), a desperate man who enters a deadly televised contest to earn money for his sick daughter. Richards must survive for 30 days while being hunted by assassins on live TV, a concept that feels eerily close to today’s obsession with spectacle-driven content.
Josh Brolin joins the cast as Dan Killian, the manipulative showrunner of The Running Man. The trailer teases intense confrontations between Richards and Killian, promising a psychological and physical showdown beneath the lights of a media-hungry society. With the tagline “Survive the game. Win the world,” the trailer makes clear this is more than a race, it’s a rebellion.
This 2025 version diverges from the 1987 cult film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, aligning more closely with the darker, more tragic tone of King’s original novel. Powell’s portrayal hints at a layered performance, equal parts vulnerable father and accidental revolutionary, a role that could redefine his action-star status.
Edgar Wright’s vision seems to amplify the social commentary embedded in King’s work. The trailer showcases a world obsessed with surveillance, voyeurism, and reward-based violence, holding up a mirror to our current media landscape. It’s a timely and chilling reminder of where unbridled entertainment culture can lead.
The film is produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation, a division of Viacom. Fans can follow updates across platforms like Instagram, where promotional content is already building hype.
Expect The Running Man to be one of the most discussed films this fall, not only for its star power and explosive action but also for its biting commentary on modern-day spectacle. The trailer, titled “The Running Man | Official Trailer (2025 Movie)”, sets a blistering pace, one that audiences will be racing to keep up with.
