Paramount Pictures has officially announced an earlier release date for Edgar Wright’s highly anticipated film, The Running Man, strategically moving it to avoid competition with the blockbuster Wicked: For Good. This decision reflects the studio’s commitment to optimizing the film’s box office potential.

Originally set to premiere on November 21, 2025, Edgar Wright’s The Running Man will now debut on November 7, 2025. This strategic change allows the film to avoid the crowded marketplace created by the release of Wicked: For Good, which is scheduled for November 21, 2025. By moving the date forward, Paramount not only ensures a clearer path for audiences to access this thrilling adaptation but also gains additional access to more IMAX screens, enhancing the viewing experience for fans.

However, the new release date for The Running Man does not come without its own challenges. On November 7, 2025, the film will share the spotlight with other notable titles, including Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands and Yorgo Lanthimos’ Bugonia, both of which are also premiering on the same day. This will create a competitive landscape, making it crucial for The Running Man to capture audience interest quickly.

In a gripping portrayal, Glen Powell (known for his role in Twisters) takes on the lead role of Ben Richards in The Running Man. The character is described as a “desperate man in dire need of money for his sick daughter who enters the perilous world of the popular game show, The Running Man. In this brutal competition, contestants are hunted by teams of lethal killers, and the longer a participant survives, the more wealth they accrue. However, the show’s producers and its ruthless hunters will soon discover that this desperate man is willing to defy all odds and reveal the sinister secrets behind the show.” Alongside Powell, the film features an impressive ensemble cast including Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame), Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), Lee Pace (Foundation), Daniel Ezra (All American), William H. Macy (Shameless), Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Emilia Jones (CODA), Jayme Lawson (The Batman), and David Zayas (Dexter).

Under the visionary direction of Edgar Wright, The Running Man is brought to life from a script he co-wrote with Michael Bacall. This adaptation draws inspiration from Stephen King’s provocative novel, which was originally published in 1982 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Wright has expressed that this remake will remain true to the essence of King’s original work, aiming to deliver a narrative that resonates more closely with the source material than the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I appreciate the film but hold a greater affection for the book, which was not fully represented in the adaptation,” Wright stated. He further elaborated, “Even as a teenager, I recognized that the Schwarzenegger film diverged significantly from the book. When Simon Kinberg approached me with the idea of adapting The Running Man, I realized it was an opportunity to bring to life a story that has been longing for a proper interpretation. However, I understand that the task will not be straightforward!” Audiences can now mark their calendars for the theatrical release of The Running Man on November 7, 2025.