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Glen Powell's 'The Running Man' Hits Paramount+ January 2026

1/11/2026

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Glen Powell stars in The Running Man, debuting on Paramount+ January 13, 2026.
Edgar Wright directs the film, adapting Stephen King's 1982 novel about Ben Richards.
The cast includes Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, and Michael Cera.
The film opened in theaters November 14, 2025, grossing over $69 million on a $110 million budget.
It is the second adaptation of King's novel, after the 1987 film with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Story summary

Glen Powell stars in The Running Man, debuting on Paramount+ January 13, 2026.
Edgar Wright directs the film, adapting Stephen King's 1982 novel about Ben Richards.
The cast includes Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, and Michael Cera.
The film opened in theaters November 14, 2025, grossing over $69 million on a $110 million budget.
It is the second adaptation of King's novel, after the 1987 film with Arnold Schwarzenegger.