The Running Man
“Hunt him down.”
Synopsis
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-10
Top Cast
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Glen Powell
Ben Richards
Colman Domingo
Bobby T.
Lee Pace
Evan McCone
Josh Brolin
Dan Killian
William H. Macy
Molie
Michael Cera
Elton Perrakis
Emilia Jones
Amelia Williams
Daniel Ezra
Bradley
Jayme Lawson
Sheila Richards
Sean Hayes
Gary Greenbacks
Katy O'Brian
Jenni Laughlin
Karl Glusman
'Frank'
David Zayas
Richard Manuel
Martin Herlihy
Tim Jansky
Danny McCarthy
YVA Manager
Angelo Gray
Stacey
Alyssa Benn
Cathy Richards
Sienna Benn
Cathy Richards
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 27 DaysBeijing
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 3, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$110M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$69M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$41M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
- Original Score
- Steven Price
- Original Title
- The Running Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $110M
- Worldwide Gross
- $69M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Complete Fiction, Genre Films, Domain Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Wright
Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright, Stephen King
Steven Price
Chung Chung-hoon, Carlos De Carvalho
Paul Machliss
Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, George Linder, Edgar Wright, Audrey Chon
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Kinberg
Producer
Nira Park
Producer
Edgar Wright
Producer
Edgar Wright
Director
Michael Bacall
Screenplay
Chung Chung-hoon
Director of Photography
Paul Machliss
Editor
Nikki Berwick
Stunt Coordinator
Marcus Rowland
Production Design
Julian Day
Costume Design
Edgar Wright
Screenplay
Andrew Whitehurst
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Zaretti
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steven Price
Original Music Composer
Darrin Prescott
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Running Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Running Man about?
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Who directed The Running Man?
The Running Man was directed by Edgar Wright.
Who stars in The Running Man?
The principal cast of The Running Man includes Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Josh Brolin, William H. Macy.
When was The Running Man released and how long is it?
The Running Man was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Running Man?
The Running Man had a reported production budget of $110M and grossed $69M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Running Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Running Man was composed by Steven Price.
Is The Running Man based on a book or true story?
The Running Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Running Man?
The Running Man holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).