Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ sparks buzz ahead of November release

Edgar Wright’s upcoming film, The Running Man, is being hailed as one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Starring Glen Powell in the lead role, the film re-adapts Stephen King’s famed dystopian novel, originally published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Scheduled to hit theaters on November 14, the movie promises high-intensity action, brutal violence, and a fresh cinematic treatment by Wright.

This is not the first time King’s story has been brought to the big screen. Arnold Schwarzenegger led the 1987 adaptation, which has since gained cult status. However, Wright’s take is being watched closely for its modern storytelling, dynamic action sequences, and a more faithful alignment with King’s original vision.

Ahead of the release, viewers can set the tone by revisiting action-packed films currently streaming on various platforms. John Wick: Chapter 4 on Prime Video features Keanu Reeves in the explosive finale of the hitman saga, marked by stylized combat and global underworld battles. The Hunger Games, available on Netflix, stands out for its sharp depiction of a televised survival competition led by Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. For fans of martial arts-driven thrillers, The Raid on Prime Video and Apple TV remains a landmark, with its intense portrayal of a police unit trapped in a criminal-infested high-rise. The apocalyptic road adventure Mad Max: Fury Road on Apple TV delivers relentless action and strong performances by Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Bong Joon Ho’s Snowpiercer, streaming on Prime Video, offers a chilling look at class warfare aboard a train carrying the last survivors of Earth. Meanwhile, Hardcore Henry on Prime Video adopts a first-person perspective to deliver a non-stop, immersive action experience as its lead fights to save his kidnapped wife.

With shared themes of rebellion, survival, and dystopian conflict, these films offer a fitting cinematic backdrop to The Running Man, raising expectations for its arrival as a standout entry in the modern action genre.