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Stephen KingsharedThe Running Mantrailer on his Threads account, and while fans look forward toEdgar Wright’s upcoming remake, they’re thrilled about one particular aspect.
The Running Mantrailer was released on July 1st, 2025and hints at the horrifying and dark tale of Ben Richards (Glen Powell), a father who enters a reality show competition to win money and pay for his ill daughter’s treatment. While a previous adaptation with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Richards was released in 1987, many felt that it wasn’t the best depiction ofKing’s 1982 novel, which was published under his pen name Richard Bachman.Now that fans have gotten a chance to see the gripping trailer, which moves at a fast clip, they’re celebrating.
Stephen King Posts About The Running Man Trailer While Fans Celebrate One Exciting Part Of The Adaptation
Stephen King sharedThe Running Mantrailer on his Threads account and wrote, “Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches.” Fans replied that they’re excited to see the movie, and several commented the same thing:the remake looks like it captures the book’s spirit.
One fan wrote:
“Looks closer to the book, which is a plus for me!”
Another replied, “Im so happy it’s closer to the book!” SinceEdgar Wright’s remake was announced in 2021, King’s many fans have been curious about exactly what kind of story it would tell. While many of King’s haunting, dark, and compelling stories would translate well to the big or small screen, fans wonder if all of his popular books can be adapted properly. Thanks to the length ofThe Stand,fans are curious if Doug Liman’s upcoming film adaptation can work well.
But while fans can’t wait to head to their local movie theater in November to see Glen Powell attempt to survive a wild reality show competition, some have one concern. One fan replied to King’s Thread post and wrote,“I just hope this film version retains the original ending.“Redditor @Smile_Terribleposted a similar sentiment: “I am really curious if they follow the ending to the actual book or not. I’m not sure how that would go.”
Some King adaptations altered the endings of his books, and in many cases, it was the right call. Many of his endings are so grim that it would hard not to walk out of the movie theater feeling hopeless. Likethe upcomingThe Long Walk,The Running Manis a bleak dystopian tale, with an ending to match. Although fans are happy with the trailer and can’t wait to see the whole story unfold, not everyone wants the movie to end the same way as the novel. On the one hand, it would be impactful and memorable. On the other, it would be upsetting, and it might not be the best note to conclude on.
The Running Manalso stars Colman Domingo, Katy O’Brian, David Zayas, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, and Lee Pace.Edgar Wright co-wrote the film with Michael Bacall, who wrote21 Jump Streetand22 Jump Street. The two also wrote the popular 2010 filmScott Pilgrim vs. the World. Wright is beloved for hiszombie parodyShaun of the Deadand also wrote and directed2021’sLast Night in Sohoand 2017’sBaby Driver.
The Running Manwill be released on November 7th, 2025. King fans can also go seeFrancis Lawrence’sThe Long Walkon September 12th, 2025. Those who love King’s horror stories most of all won’t be left out, either, as the HBO Max prequelIt: Welcome to Derryis coming later in 2025.
