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Synopsis
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian, to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $16,495,564 (48.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 56.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $110,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,534 opening theaters/3,534 max. theaters, 2.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $34,251,240 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,150 | $28,715,275 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,209 | $26,300,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,017 | $55,015,275 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,052 | $28,715,275 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 856 | $26,300,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 801-900) | 891 | $55,015,275 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 14th, 2025 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures November 14th, 2025 (IMAX) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | November 3rd, 2025 (Wide) (Israel)
November 6th, 2025 (Wide) (Colombia) November 6th, 2025 (Wide) (Denmark) November 6th, 2025 (Wide), released as The Running Man (逃亡遊戲) (Hong Kong) November 6th, 2025 (Wide), released as A menekulo ember (Hungary) ... Show all releases |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence, some gore, and language. (Rating bulletin 2910 (cert #55587), 11/4/2025) |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Predator: Badlands Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Filmed in United Kingdom, Dystopia, Filmed in Bulgaria, Remake, Action Thriller, Money Troubles, Sick Child, Reality TV, Fugitive / On the Run, Corporate Malfeasance, Near Future |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Domain Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Kinberg Genre, Complete Fiction Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) | 280 | $5,540,000 | Nov 28, 2025 | 17 |
| Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 56 | $16,495,564 | Nov 14, 2025 | 3 |
| Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 110 | $16,495,549 | Nov 14, 2025 | 3 |
| Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 30 | $16,495,564 | Nov 14, 2025 | 3 |
| Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 56 | $16,495,549 | Nov 14, 2025 | 3 |