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Runner Trailer: Angel Studios Sets Sep 11, 2026 Release

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Summary

Story summary

Alan Ritchson stars as ex-Navy SEAL Hank Malone in Angel Studios’ thriller Runner.
Runner releases on Sep 11 2026.
Scott Waugh directs, emphasizing visceral fight choreography and high-speed car chases.
Rodrigo Santoro plays cartel boss’s son Damian Zaldívar, leading thugs to seize the donated liver.
Runner holds a 65% Tomatometer score from 17 reviews and marks Angel Studios’ shift to R-rated-adjacent action.

History

Historical Context

In February 2013 Netflix launched the 13-episode political drama House of Cards, produced by Media Rights Capital and directed by David Fincher, becoming the service’s first major original series. The show earned an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating and nine Emmy nominations, proving streaming could match traditional TV. That breakthrough set the stage for later high-budget streaming releases such as Angel Studios’ 2026 thriller Runner.

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Story summary

Alan Ritchson stars as ex-Navy SEAL Hank Malone in Angel Studios’ thriller Runner.
Runner releases on Sep 11 2026.
Scott Waugh directs, emphasizing visceral fight choreography and high-speed car chases.
Rodrigo Santoro plays cartel boss’s son Damian Zaldívar, leading thugs to seize the donated liver.
Runner holds a 65% Tomatometer score from 17 reviews and marks Angel Studios’ shift to R-rated-adjacent action.

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