Glen Powell's Action Thriller 'The Running Man' Set for December 10 Release

The release date for the upcoming film 'The Running Man' has been officially set for December 10th.

On the 20th, the production team behind 'The Running Man', directed by Edgar Wright, announced the revised release date. Alongside this news, actor Glen Powell, who captivated audiences worldwide with his role in 'Top Gun: Maverick', is once again drawing attention for his action-packed filmography.

Powell made a strong impression as the fighter pilot 'Hangman' in 'Top Gun: Maverick', a film that achieved over $1.4 billion in worldwide revenue, reigniting the 'Top Gun' phenomenon. It's reported that to perfectly portray the aerial combat, he studied aviation expertise and underwent high-intensity training, even pushing himself to the point of vomiting, which astonished audiences.

Furthermore, in the disaster blockbuster 'Twisters', he played 'Tyler', an influencer chasing tornadoes, delivering realistic action sequences involving driving specialized vehicles and performing amidst recreated disaster-level storms, heightening the film's tension. Having built an action-filled filmography with burning passion and dedication, Glen Powell is expected to showcase his limitless capabilities once more in 'The Running Man'.

'The Running Man' is a chase action blockbuster centered around 'Ben Richards' (Glen Powell), an unemployed father who must survive a brutal, global survival program for 30 days to win a massive cash prize. In 'The Running Man', Powell, as 'Ben Richards' plunging into an extreme survival program, is set to present the pinnacle of his accumulated action expertise.

It's notable that Powell reportedly received action tips directly from Tom Cruise during the casting of 'The Running Man'. He is expected to deliver nail-biting catharsis by performing high-intensity chase and fight scenes himself. Tom Cruise also made headlines by sending a congratulatory message after watching the film at the London premiere, stating, “Another great night out at the movies with the friends! So awesome, congratulations!”

Overseas audiences and critics have also been praising Powell's performance, with reactions like, “Glen Powell is like the new Tom Cruise” (Boston Movie News), and “Glen Powell solidifies his status as a 'true movie star' with this film. He embodied the character with charm, intelligence, and a relaxed demeanor” (letterboxd_SeanChandler). Critics also added, “Glen Powell… he's a real star. Anyone who isn't convinced yet will know after seeing this movie.” (letterboxd_Damo) and “Glen Powell delivers a cathartic performance with intense charisma, acting as a proxy for our rage and anxiety in a corrupt and broken system.” (letterboxd_Griffin Schiller). With the dazzling performance of next-generation action star Glen Powell and its unpredictable plot, 'The Running Man' promises a dopamine-fueled action experience, combining Edgar Wright's signature rhythmic direction with Powell's fearless performance.

Netizens are eagerly anticipating the release, commenting, 'So excited for Glen Powell's acting!', 'After Top Gun, more action? I'll be waiting!', and 'If Tom Cruise praised it that much, that says it all.'