“The Running Man” (2025) directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, is a modern, gripping, and chilling reimagining of Stephen King’s novel.
Set in a near-future society controlled by ruthless reality television and deadly games designed to manipulate the masses, the story follows Ben Richards (Glen Powell), a man framed and forced to participate in a globally broadcast survival show called The Running Man.
On the show, Ben is hunted by “Stalkers” – professional killers with terrifying weapons and personalities – while the entire world watches his every move. To survive, Ben must not only fight his hunters but also uncover the dark truth behind the corrupt media system and the authoritarian government that controls it.
With Edgar Wright’s signature style, the film blends explosive action, relentless pacing, edge-of-your-seat tension, and biting social satire. The Running Man (2025) promises a visceral journey filled with blood, sweat, and the rebellion of humanity against a dehumanizing entertainment machine.
