MUMBAI: PVR INOX Pictures is proud to bring Stephen King’s legendary novel The Long Walk to Indian cinemas on 12th September 2025. Directed by Francis Lawrence- the filmmaker behind The Hunger Games films, this chilling adaptation thrusts audiences into a brutal contest where one hundred boys must walk… and only one survives.
Set in a near-future America, The Long Walk blends unrelenting suspense with raw human drama. Each step pushes the competitors closer to victory and closer to the breaking point of body and spirit. It’s a story of survival, sacrifice, and the bonds forged when life itself hangs in the balance.
Why does this story endure? Because it comes from a master storyteller, brought to screen by a director who has spent two decades haunted by its power.
Speaking about the film, Director Francis Lawrence said, “The Long Walk has haunted me for over twenty years - not just for its terrifying walk-or-die premise, but for the raw, authentic bonds between its characters. It’s an epic story told with intimacy, where the tension comes as much from human connection as from survival. At its heart, it’s a gripping metaphor for the erosion of the American dream, a reflection of the pressures and disillusionment so many face today. Stephen King’s novel felt urgent when it was written, and somehow, it feels even more relevant now.”
Featuring an ensemble of rising talent alongside seasoned performers, The Long Walk captures both the brutal physical demands of the competition and the emotional depth of friendships formed under impossible circumstances. Each step takes the walkers closer to victory — and to the breaking point of their humanity.
A rare blend of epic scale and intimate storytelling, The Long Walk is more than a thriller - it’s a deeply affecting portrait of endurance, hope, and the will to survive against all odds.
The walk begins in cinemas across India from 12th Sept. Step in if you dare!
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