Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Running Man" is almost upon us, and the new trailer (see above) teases a violent, rocking, good time that will go down as a treat for people who love the Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring film interpretation of King's novel from 1987. Wright's take on "The Running Man" looks set to make changes from King's book , eschewing gritty dystopian dread in favor of action and laughs. That's not a bad thing, mind you, as Wright has a strong track record when it comes to making comedic action fare. That said, the movie has also come along at the perfect time for a story of this ilk to thrive.

In fact, movies and TV shows about violent, futuristic bloodsports informing in-universe entertainment for the masses are all the rage again in 2025. "The Runni

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