The Running Man, the new film from Baby Driver director Edgar Wright and featuring thrilling action from Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell, is drawing attention for Wright's distinctive direction.
The Running Man is a chase-action blockbuster that unfolds as unemployed father Ben Richards (Glen Powell) participates in a global survival program in which he must survive brutal pursuers for 30 days to win a huge cash prize. Edgar Wright, who has become synonymous with stylish direction through his original sensibility, returns with The Running Man.
Edgar Wright, who has drawn global film world attention for his stylish direction in films such as Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho, built a unique cinematic world by combining his distinctive sense of rhythm, bold direction and genre humor, captivating fans around the world. In particular, the rhythmically driven Baby Driver, noted for its perfect harmony with music, was lauded as pioneering a new genre of music-action film by both audiences and critics, and Wright proved his genius in Hollywood by earning Academy Award nominations for film editing, sound editing and sound effects.
Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, the chase-action blockbuster The Running Man depicts the fierce struggle of an ordinary person who takes part in a massive live survival program. Glen Powell, who plays Ben Richards, who risks his life to protect his family by entering the survival program, delivers explosive energy, and the thrilling chase action set across the United States, combined with Edgar Wright's rhythmic direction, is expected to provide an unprecedented catharsis.
Added to this will be the sophisticated visuals and diverse locations only Edgar Wright can present, plus music that heightens the density of the drama, creating an overwhelming synergy. The Running Man, Wright's brilliant new film that has attracted intense global interest, is scheduled to dominate theaters in December with a fresh kind of fun.
The Running Man, promising a dopamine-fueled action experience with Edgar Wright's rhythmic direction and Glen Powell's all-in performance, is set to open on Dec. 3, 2025.
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