'Running Man' Isn't on Track with Its Predecessor

'Running Man' isn't on track with its predecessor

It's fun to see the references "The Running Man" makes to its predecessor starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, but there's a lot that just slows to a crawl — even with Glen Powell in the lead.

The Running Man is one of the biggest bombs of the year!

The Running Man is the latest Stephen King adaptation to hit cinemas. Photo: Paramount Pictures. It has been a big year for Stephen King adaptations. In 2025 alone, two of his books were adapted to TV shows with IT: Welcome to Derry and The Institute, as well as four movies, including The Monkey, The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck and The Running Man. While most of the aforementioned projects have seen moderate success or are still in the middle o…

The Running Man reboot takes a familiar plot and makes it disturbingly believable

While the original Schwarzenegger Running Man was wild, the remake is uncomfortably plausible The post The Running Man reboot takes a familiar plot and makes it disturbingly believable first appeared on Calgary's Business.