Stephen King's The Running Man adaptation is moving toward release

According to Deadline, director Edgar Wright's highly anticipated Running Man remake has pushed back its release date to November 7, 2025. This strategic shift gave the dystopian thriller a two-week lead over Universal's Wicked: For Good, the follow-up to the hit musical adaptation.

Paramount's decision is likely due to Wicked's proven dominance at the box office. The first Wicked film rose to become one of the top earners of 2024, competing with heavyweights like Barbie and Gladiator II. By shifting, The Running Man avoids being overshadowed and allows itself room to shine, before the audience returns to the magical land of Oz.

Based on the novel by Stephen King and starring Glen Powell, Katy O'Brian and Lee Pace, The Running Man promises to reimagine the dystopian death game narrative with Wright's signature filmmaking flair. This move positions the film as a must-see in early November, capturing the excitement before Wicked: For Good dominates the Thanksgiving holiday.

Fans of both films can now enjoy two outstanding releases without having to choose a side, making the 2025 film slate all the more exciting. Are you excited about Edgar Wright's vision of The Running Man?

The Running Man (1987).

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