US EditionYes, ‘The Running Man’ Is a Remake of One of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Best Movies
- Glen Powell stars in a new adaptation of The Running Man, set to release in theaters on Nov. 7, 2025, as reported by Paramount Pictures.
- The original 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger features the character Ben Richards.
- The new film follows a plot closer to the original book rather than the 1987 version, with characters and storylines adapted accordingly.
- Director Edgar Wright emphasized that Powell's character is a regular man, highlighting the importance of authenticity in the adaptation.
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See the Original 'The Running Man' Cast Side-by-Side with the New Iteration’s Stars
Glen Powell is taking on Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 role of Ben Richards in the upcoming version of 'The Running Man'TriStar Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection;Paramount Pictures Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Running Man" in 1987 and Glen Powell in the 2025 version of "The Running Man."NEED TO KNOWIn 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger became an everyday hero battling for his life in the hit film The Running ManThe film was based on the 1982 Stephen…
Stephen King's apocalyptic novel "The Stand" is being re-filmed. Director Doug Liman wants to tell the complex story in a single film. Previous attempts failed.
Glen Powell prepares for his most challenging role in "The Running Man", Stephen King's adaptation that will reach cinemas on November 7, 2025.
I Predicted Colman Domingo Would Be The Running Man's Breakout Actor, And It Sounds Like He Also Stole The Show On Set
The Running Man's first teaser showcases an electric Domingo Colman performance, with both Edgar Wright and Katy O'Brien agreeing he's stolen the show.
TRAILER: The Running Man
Here’s the trailer for THE RUNNING MAN, a remake of the 1987 cult 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)…
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