THE RUNNING MAN: Glen Powell Tries Not To Die In Explosive New Trailer For Edgar Wright's Latest

THE RUNNING MAN: Glen Powell Tries Not To Die In Explosive New Trailer For Edgar Wright's Latest

Following a quick tease, the first official trailer for The Running Man has found its way online, offering an action-packed look at Edgar Wright's latest film starring Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell!

By RohanPatel - Jul 01, 2025 11:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi

With Jurassic World Rebirth making its long-awaited debut tomorrow, Paramount is the latest studio to drop a high profile sneak peak this week, offering up the first official trailer for Edgar Wright's upcoming dystopian thriller The Running Man, which stars Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick; Twisters; Anyone But You) in the lead role.

The film's synopsis reads, "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) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. 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."

The film is a new adaptation of the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) and is the second live-action adaptation after the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

In addition to Powell, the cast features William H. Macy (Fargo; Shameless; Boogie Nights), Lee Pace (Foundation; Guardians of the Galaxy; Pushing Daisies), Emilia Jones (CODA; Locke & Key; Fairyland), Michael Cera (Superbad; Scott Pilgrim vs. the World; Juno), Daniel Ezra (All American; A Discovery of Witches; Blood Cells), Jayme Lawson (The Batman; Till; The Woman King), Colman Domingo (Euphoria; Ma Rainey's Black Bottom; Rustin), and Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men; Avengers: Infinity War; Dune).

The Running Man hits theaters, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, Premium Large Format, and IMAX on November 7!

Check out the new trailer, poster, and stills below:

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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) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. 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.

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ThorArms
ThorArms - 7/1/2025, 11:17 AM
Looks like some good action pieces and decent direction, but has a very been there done that vibe.
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 11:18 AM
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Only in a remake.
narrow290
narrow290 - 7/1/2025, 11:19 AM
@Lisa89 - Only in the re-runs..
narrow290
narrow290 - 7/1/2025, 11:19 AM
FANTASTIC!!
HammerLegFoot
HammerLegFoot - 7/1/2025, 11:20 AM
Seems exciting
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 7/1/2025, 11:21 AM
I gave up after 50 seconds, that finger asss slap did me in.
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Lisa89
Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 11:26 AM
@HashTagSwagg - Does this mean if someone tries to drag you to see 'Superman' next month, you would consider it attempted murder?
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 7/1/2025, 11:33 AM
@Lisa89 - Still not sure I've I'm gonna watch that but I'd take that over this. Shawn of the Dad is the only Edgar Wright film I liked.
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 7/1/2025, 11:38 AM
@HashTagSwagg - I pretty sure you meant Dawn of the Dad. 🤣
Forthas
Forthas - 7/1/2025, 11:26 AM
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Matador
Matador - 7/1/2025, 11:26 AM
Looks like an Amazon movie made for streaming.
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 7/1/2025, 11:28 AM
Captain Freedom: Forget it, Paramount Studios, I won't do it! I don't need this re-make! This stuff is garbage! I was crapping on dog sh*t remakes like this ten years ago with my bare hands!

I'm not going for any of Running Man In Name Only crap! This is an art form of inspiration and originality. Code of the Cinephile!

And where the heck are THE STALKERS?!
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 7/1/2025, 11:57 AM
@IronGenesis - I'm right here baby.

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MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 7/1/2025, 11:28 AM
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ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 7/1/2025, 11:28 AM
Looks pretty fun, more optimistic than not about this one with Edgar Wright at the helm.
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/1/2025, 11:29 AM
Didn’t realise it was based on a book until recently. Imma compare this to the 80s original starring Schwarzenegger which was a great film and one of his best performances and movies. This looks fun, innovative with an impressive cast. Glen looks good in the lead role and Michael Cera as some crazy hobo makes this look very entertaining. Will definitely check it out.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 7/1/2025, 11:29 AM
Looks like cheap straight to streaming shit.
This guy's no Arnold either.
KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 7/1/2025, 12:16 PM
@Feralwookiee - correct, his name is Glen, not Arnold
AllsNotGood
AllsNotGood - 7/1/2025, 11:35 AM
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Jackraow21
Jackraow21 - 7/1/2025, 11:40 AM
Looks good! I like Glenn Powell for Cyclops too. Bring back Brolin as Cable (use CGI and camera angles to make him look huge) and their father-son dynamic could be fun to explore in the MCU.
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 7/1/2025, 11:46 AM
Hell yeah. Wright in action mode is hard to top.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 7/1/2025, 11:47 AM
It looks fun and explosive but also very "been done before" and a little cheap-ish in some parts. I like Wright though, he normally delivers. That being said I have always envisioned a George Miller Running Man film. Powell is usually solid and I get that he is a "big name" now, but I think someone like Wyatt Russell would have been more interesting.
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 7/1/2025, 12:12 PM
Looks great. I can recognize some of the set pieces from the book. I'm shocked cause it looks like they're doing the book ending.
KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 7/1/2025, 12:17 PM
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO
ModernAudience
ModernAudience - 7/1/2025, 12:17 PM
This looks aweseome!
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 7/1/2025, 12:17 PM
It looks...different than I was expecting. Seems more silly and even campy at times than I thought it would be, but it does look like a lot of fun. I would rather watch a fun entertaining blockbuster type movie that is good than a slow boring oscar winner these days.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/1/2025, 12:28 PM
That looks fun and seems to have Wright’s trademark kinetic energy to it which is good…

The cast is nice and from what I know of the book , this does seem closer in some aspects atleast to that then the 80’s film such as Ben’s anti authoritarian personality , his family etc.

Anyway , excited to check this out!!.
BackwardGalaxy
BackwardGalaxy - 7/1/2025, 12:53 PM
I... didn't hate that.
Patient2670
Patient2670 - 7/1/2025, 1:04 PM
Looks like a blast. I'm in.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/1/2025, 1:18 PM
..........I'LL PASS.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 7/1/2025, 1:29 PM
Looks ok with a good cast and director but it doesn’t look half as good as the original. 🤷‍♂️
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/1/2025, 1:43 PM
Looks fun but original is better takes place in whole city not arena where’s goofy gladiators original had
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/1/2025, 1:43 PM
@dragon316 - feels like warriors movie with one man
Arthorious
Arthorious - 7/1/2025, 2:10 PM
I know I’m gonna watch it, but gives me the same vibes of that Total Recall remake
grif
grif - 7/1/2025, 2:26 PM
glad its not a one to one remake but it looks woke as [frick] and hilariously bad. also who let cera back into movies. [frick] this

THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 7/1/2025, 3:37 PM
This looks like [frick]ing Fun

For [frick]s Sake

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