Paramount Advancing Glen Powell’s ‘Running Man’ Earlier In November

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Paramount fast-tracks its action thriller 'The Running Man' to avoid a box office clash with the highly-anticipated 'Wicked' movie.

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Paramount has moved the release date of 'The Running Man' from November 21, 2025 to November 7, 2025, getting ahead of the 'Wicked' release.
With A-lister Glen Powell leading 'The Running Man', Paramount is clearly positioning the film to be a major box office draw, even against the star power of 'Wicked'.

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Glen Powell, Paramount, The Running Man, Wicked: For Good