It’s been a pretty muddled year for new movies in theaters. While I’d say there have been more average releases than great ones, a handful of outstanding movies have been at an Oscar-worthy level. One of them is “The Long Walk,” a Stephen King adaptation that didn’t get nearly the attention it deserved upon release.

Grossing just over $50 million worldwide, “The Long Walk” has largely been overlooked. I’m hoping its arrival on premium streaming (PVOD) will give it the recognition it truly deserves. This dark thriller is not only relentlessly gripping but also features some of the strongest performances I’ve ever seen.

Ranking as my third favorite movie of 2025 so far, there’s so much I love about how King’s novel was brought to the big screen. If you haven’t seen “The Long Walk,” here’s

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