The original movie based on the Stephen King story helped propel Arnold Schwarzenegger forward in another step toward his singular, unprecedented, blockbuster movie star status–a science fiction cult classic that decades later The Hunger Games would borrow from for a trilogy of young adult movies. Plus Richard Dawson! This year director Edgar Wright, who created the definitive pop horror flick with Shaun of the Dead and dazzled us with Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho, is doing the unthinkable and bringing a new version of The Running Man to theaters. It stars Glen Powell, a supporting player in Top Gun: Maverick, Hidden Figures, and The Expendables 3, an unusual choice considering he’s not a household name. Also the star of reboot of Twister (Twisters), maybe it makes sense Paramount Pictures didn’t look to an established star for a quirky sci-fi tale like this. But look for major actors in the supporting roles here, including Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, and William H. Macy.
The vibe of the first trailer is reminiscent of watching the first trailer for the remake of RoboCop. Here’s the trailer for the remake of The Running Man:
Maybe they’ll remake Logan’s Run or Slap Shot next.
Other actors in the movie include Ant-Man and Star Wars actor Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra (A Discovery of Witches), and Emilia Jones (CODA).
Look for the remake of The Running Man in theaters November 7, 2025. Or just catch the original streaming free on Pluto.
C.J. Bunce / Editor / borg
