MUMBAI: Hollywood is abuzz with the first reactions to the screening of The Running Man, the new Stephen King adaptation starring Glen Powell and helmed by Edgar Wright. After the New York premiere, critics and industry insiders are calling the film an overwhelming success, praising it as a faithful, action-packed take on the dystopian novel—a marked departure from the previous 1987 version.
Early buzz suggests the movie is a "relentless, super-fun brain-blast," with Powell earning high praise for his "great, emotionally resonant performance" as Ben Richards. The star-studded ensemble, which includes Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and Jayme Lawson, has also been lauded, solidifying the view that the movie is a cinematic coup.
THE RUNNING MAN was everything I wanted it to be and so much more. Action packed, emotional, and a star vehicle for Glen Powell. Edgar Wright really bottled magic with Stephen King's novel and this is going to be an instant classic! It just fucking rules, man!!! pic.twitter.com/r2UR3VXiSm
— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) November 5, 2025
Our man @JimmytotheO saw #TheRunningMan: Running Man features Glen Powell in a performance that only continues to prove what the actor is capable of.
Edgar Wright takes a slightly different approach taking on an action film that is vastly different from Arnold’s turn.
It…
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) November 5, 2025
What a year for Stephen King adaptations! The Life of Chuck, The Long Walk, It: Welcome to Derry, and now #TheRunningMan is also fantastic.
I enjoy the 87 film, but I was real eager to see a more faithful adaptation of the novel. Not only do Edgar Wright and co. deliver big on… pic.twitter.com/sDFWov9X8L— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) November 5, 2025
#TheRunningMan rules. @edgarwright unleashes superb set pieces, mixing Verhoeven-style satire, sly social commentary and high stakes thrills. Best of all it's anchored by a great, emotionally resonant performance by @glenpowell, as an everyman pushed too far. Run, don't walk. pic.twitter.com/q73UDRVqsE
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) November 5, 2025
Paramount Pictures releases The Running Man, starring Glen Powell and Emilia Jones, in India on 14th November
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