The Running Man premiered in the US with positive social media reactions praising Edgar Wright's faithful adaptation of Stephen King's story and Glen Powell’s performance, despite some critiques of the final act. Paramount released a new red-band trailer showcasing intense action and blood. The film is a high-energy, satirical take on media manipulation, featuring a deadly game show where contestants fight to survive, with star-studded cast and mixed reviews on its tone and production quality.
A new adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Running Man' directed by Edgar Wright stars Glen Powell and is set to be released in theaters on November 7, 2025. The film depicts a dystopian future where a deadly TV game show becomes a battleground for survival, with the protagonist Ben Richards fighting against the system to save his daughter and outwit hunters and a bloodthirsty audience.
The cast from the 2010 cult classic film, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, will reprise their roles in the upcoming Netflix anime series, which will be computer animated by Japanese animation studio Science SARU. The series, executive produced by Scott Pilgrim author Bryan Lee O’Malley and artist Bendavid Grabinski, will be directed by Edgar Wright. The plot centers on slacker musician Scott Pilgrim battling the seven evil exes of his new girlfriend, Ramona Flowers. The release date is yet to be announced.
