The Running Man is one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year with an all-star cast and top-tier action bursting onto cinema screens.
Based on a bestselling book by Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman), it was originally adapted back in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role.
This time, Glen Powell takes up the mantle of Ben Richards as he navigates a dystopian future where a sadistic manhunt is the number one show in the world.
Directed by Edgar Wright of Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver fame, The Running Man is shaping up to be one of the biggest new releases of the year.
But when can you watch it, who is in the cast and what happens in the original book? Let's take a closer look.
What is The Running Man about?
The Running Man is set in a not-so-distant future where society has all but collapsed and the number one TV show is a deadly race for survival.
Seeking a chance to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by a shrewd TV producer to sign up to the challenge; a 30 day manhunt with the chance of taking home a huge cash prize if he survives.
An official synopsis from Paramount Pictures reads: "In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television-a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward.
"Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the 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."
How does The Running Man book end?
Wright's version of The Running Man is slated as being much more accurate to King's original book than the 1987 film.
There are major spoilers ahead for the novel, but rest assured that Wright has confirmed the ending will be changed for the film, a decision that has been approved by the author.
In the book, Richards finds himself cornered by assassins and makes a desperate bid to put a stop to the game once and for all. He decides to hijack a plane and crashes into the show's headquarters, killing both himself and producer Killian.
However, this bleak conclusion to Richards' story, not to mention its now eerie resemblance to the 9/11 attacks, meant the remake was always going to change the ending from its inception.
He told Film Stories this past October: "Everybody knew at the outset that [the novel's ending] wasn't going to be part of this adaptation."
The director went on to admit: "Possibly the most nerve-wracking day of the entire production was writing to King with an attachment of the screenplay and pressing send.
"He realised even before he read it that we weren't going to be doing the ending from the book. He said, 'I was very curious how you were going to tackle the ending, and I think you did a great job.' So I was very happy with that."
Who stars in The Running Man?
In addition to Powell and Brolin, the film features a stellar cast of recognisable names. Here's the full slate:
Plus, there's even a cameo from Arnold Schwarzenegger, the original Ben Richards from the 1987 film. Keep your eyes peeled.
When will The Running Man be released?
Fans in the UK are in luck as The Running Man will be getting a slightly earlier release than other territories.
It will be in UK cinemas from Wednesday, 12th November before releasing in the United States two days later, on Friday, 14th November.
Digital and streaming release dates have yet to be announced but will likely be in 2026.
The Running Man is in UK cinemas from Wednesday, 12th November.
