Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Ending Injects Optimism Into a Bleak Dystopia [Spoilers]

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Running Man (2025). Could there be a better time for an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man? Originally published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, this dystopian novella is not only set in 2025, but it also follows a world in which ultra-wealthy overlords control the masses […]

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Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Races Through a Familiar Dystopian America [The Losers’ Club Podcast]

The Losers’ Club: A Stephen King Podcast laces up and jogs through Edgar Wright‘s The Running Man, now playing in theaters everywhere. Topics include: Wright’s signature style and whether we see it in this adaptation, Glen Powell’s star power (and why he has the IT factor), the ballsy new ending, and why this makes a […]

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‘The Running Man’ Final Trailer Packs Bloody Action Into One Explosive Minute

How far would you go for a billion dollars? Test your limits with the final trailer for The Running Man, which packs a ton of violent action into less than a minute. From director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), the dystopian action thriller hits theaters this Friday, November 14, […]

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‘The Running Man’ New Trailer – Everyone Is Trying to Kill Glen Powell in Edgar Wright’s Stephen King Adaptation

For the next 30 days, everyone in the country is trying to murder Glen Powell in the new trailer for The Running Man. Play the game or the game plays you when the adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1982 dystopian novel hits theaters on November 14 via Paramount. Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, […]

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‘The Running Man’ – Director Edgar Wright’s Stephen King Movie Releasing in 2025

Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho) is directing a new take on Stephen King’s The Running Man, and Paramount has announced the release date this afternoon. The Running Man will release in theaters on November 21, 2025. Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) will star. THR reports this afternoon that the actor will be joined […]

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The ‘Family Guy Halloween Special’ Brings Festive Fun to Hulu This October [Trailer]

In celebration of 25 years of the long-running animated series, “Family Guy” is getting a Hulu Exclusive Halloween Special on the road to Halloween, and the official trailer has arrived. “Family Guy Halloween Special” premieres October 14 on Hulu.  In the upcoming special, “Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (guest star […]

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‘Twisters’ Brings the Destruction to Physical Media in October

Currently available on Digital, Twisters will land on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 22 via Universal. The Twister sequel is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision/HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. From Amblin Entertainment, the disaster epic is directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) and written by Mark L. Smith […]

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Jenna Ortega in Talks to Star in Mysterious Movie from J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams is directing a top secret untitled movie for Warner Bros., and Deadline reports this week that Jenna Ortega (Scream, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) is in “final talks” to star. Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) is also finalizing his deal to star in the film. Deadline reports today, “Few details are known about the movie, other […]

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Glen Powell Starring in New Adaptation of King’s ‘The Running Man’ from Director Edgar Wright

Originally reported way back in 2021, Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho) is directing a new take on Stephen King’s The Running Man, and Paramount has announced out of CinemaCon today that Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) will star. Edward Wright will direct the brand new movie adaptation of Stephen […]

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