The Running Man marks Glen Powell’s latest venture into the action genre, and the trailer is jam-packed with juicy tidbits of what’s to come in the film.
The movie is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel of the same name. This marks the second adaptation of the book, as the first film was made in 1987 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Powell said that before stepping into the role, he connected with Schwarzenegger to get his thoughts on the remake.
“Arnold gave us his blessing,” he told People in April 2025. “[His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold, and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria.”
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He added, “Arnold gave us his full blessing, and we get to give Arnold a very specific, fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I’m very excited to see him.”
Keep scrolling for everything to know about the upcoming film:
What Is ‘The Running Man’ About?
The official synopsis of the film says, “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 (Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort,” the synopsis continues. “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.”
Who Is in ‘The Running Man’ Cast?
Powell will be playing the lead character, Ben Richards. Brolin was cast as game show producer Dan Killian, while Colman Domingo was tapped to play game show host Bobby Thompson. Lee Pace will be portraying a hunter named Evan McCone.
Jayme Lawson will portray Ben’s wife, Sheila Richards. Michael Cera signed on to play Elton Parrakis, a rebel and an ally to Ben. Emilia Jones was cast as civilian hostage Amelia Williams. William H. Macy is playing a character who helps Ben when he’s on the run.
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Is There a Trailer for ‘The Running Man’?
Fans got a glimpse of Powell in action in The Running Man trailer in June 2025. The trailer starts off with Ben hugging his sick child as his family is in desperate need of money. He gets the opportunity to be on the biggest game show in the country in an attempt to earn the money he needs. Ben is told that the rules of the game are that he has to survive 30 days while the entire nation tries to hunt him down.
Throughout the trailer, Powell’s character is seen running through the streets, dodging bullets and throwing grenades. In one scene, he scales the side of a building wearing only a piece of cloth wrapped around his waist. He then removes the cloth in order to wrap it around his hand and break a window with his fist, giving fans a glimpse of his abs. The trailer ends with Elton electrocuting a group of armed men who are chasing after Ben. “Are you crazy?” Ben asks him in shock.
When Is ‘The Running Man’ Coming Out?
The film will be released by Paramount Pictures on November 7, 2025.
