Hi movie friends, are you ready? The first look photos and logo from the set of The Running Man starring Hollywood hunk Glen Powell have been revealed! Directed by Edgar Wright, this dystopian action thriller is based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King. The set photos taken at Battersea Power Station in London on November 4, 2024 have been leaked, in which Glen Powell is seen rocking an 80s style look. The movie’s logo has also been revealed, which has doubled the hype among fans. The movie is set to release in theaters on November 7, 2025, and movie fans in Hyderabad and Vijayawada are already in a frenzy. Let me take you on a quick ride about these set photos and the movie, let’s talk!
What’s in the set photos? 80s swag!
Looking at the set photos released by the Daily Mail, wow, Glen Powell is in a full retro-futuristic look! Powell is seen in an 80s-style sweatshirt and cargo pants at the iconic Battersea Power Station in London. Surrounded by 80s cars, extras in military-style uniforms, and a crowd in retro dresses—the whole set is setting a dystopian vibe. In one photo, Edgar Wright and Powell are seen laughing with crew members, which means the fun vibe on the set is full on! The movie logo has also been revealed, which has been designed with a neat, sharp, and futuristic feel. Just looking at this logo, you can understand how grand the scale of the movie is.
The photos don't reveal much about the film's plot, but Glen Powell is seen as Ben Richards, a character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 film. In the Stephen King novel, Ben Richards is a desperate father who takes part in a deadly game show called The Running Man to save his sick daughter, in which contestants are hunted by professional killers. Survive for 30 days for a cash prize! This set of photos appears to cover the film's opening scenes, and fans are speculating that there are more running and hiding scenes to come.
Star cast, team—it's all over!
The Running Man isn't just about the Glen Powell-Edgar Wright combo, it's a star-studded lineup! Along with Glen Powell, there is a huge cast including Josh Brolin (game show producer as villain), Colman Domingo (game show host), Lee Pace (Ruthless Hunter), Katie O’Brien, Daniel Ezra (contestants), Michael Cera (nephew Rebel), Emilia Jones, and William H. Macy. Just looking at this list, you can understand how big the movie is, and each character is guaranteed to be full of intensity! Edgar Wright has earned a fan base worldwide with stylish movies like Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He co-wrote this movie with Michael Bacall and is producing it with Simon Kimberg and Nira Park. Wright had wanted to remake the film since 2017, because he felt that the 1987 Arnold version was far from the novel, and that his dream was to show the original King story on screen. Powell is also a big fan of Wright's style, telling ScreenRant, "This movie will have full Edgar Wright flavor, it will be super fun."
Movie Hype, Box Office Talk!
The 1987 version of The Running Man became a cult classic with Arnold Schwarzenegger, but fans felt that it was far from the novel. Reports say that the Edgar Wright version will be closer to the novel, and will show themes like dystopian America, media control, and capitalist greed in an intense way. The shooting of the film wrapped on March 28, 2025, and is now in post-production, VFX, and music score work.
Glen Powell showed full dedication to the film, performing many of the stunts himself. In the first footage released at CinemaCon 2025, Powell was seen running, hiding, and fighting drones, while Colman Domingo was seen strutting his stuff in a purple velvet tuxedo as a game show host. Powell said at CinemaCon, “When Tom Cruise was asked about a stunt double, he said, ‘You don’t look cool,’ so I did the stunts myself!” he laughed. Audiences who saw the footage were buzzing, “This is a full-on action, Edgar Wright-style masala feast!”
While there are no official details about the film’s budget, it’s clear that this is a big-scale project, given Paramount’s backing, the huge cast, and the London shoot. Top Gun: Maverick ($1.5 billion), Anyone But You ($218 million) success will see Powell's star power boost the film's box office openings, according to trade talk.
The End: Countdown to November 7!
The Running Man set photos, logo reveal confirm that the Glen Powell, Edgar Wright combo is ready to shake up the box office! Based on the Stephen King novel, Wright's stylish visuals, Powell's everyman charm, and a cast like Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo—all of these combine to make this film one of the biggest action thrillers of 2025. Telugu fans will get a full thrill when they watch this movie on IMAX, 3D screens, and in theaters like GVK One in Hyderabad! Mark your calendars for November 7, 2025, and don't miss Glen Powell Running!