The Running Man

From visionary director Edgar Wright, The Running Man is a pulse-pounding reimagining of Stephen King’s 1982 dystopian thriller—originally published under his Richard Bachman pseudonym. Set in a near-future world where reality TV has gone lethal, the story centers on Ben Richards (Glen Powell), a desperate father who enters the nation’s most deadly game show to pay for his sick daughter’s care. For 30 days, Richards must evade professional assassins—his every move broadcast live to a bloodthirsty audience—all while trying to outwit the manipulative producer Dan Killian (Josh Brolin) and stay one step ahead of the system. With a stellar ensemble cast including Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, Jayme Lawson, and more, this version delivers a grounded, emotionally grounded take that honours the novel’s darker tones over the original 1987 adaptation.