What is 'The Long Walk' about?

'The Long Walk' is a dystopian thriller movie based on a Stephen King novel of the same name, which he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence.

How much has 'The Long Walk' earned at the box office?

As of October 2025, 'The Long Walk' has collected $32.17 million in 25 days at the domestic box office, surpassing the earnings of another Stephen King adaptation, 'Doctor Sleep.'

What does 'The Long Walk' need to achieve to enter the top 10 highest-grossing Stephen King adaptations?

To enter the top 10, 'The Long Walk' must beat the $48.02 million domestic total of 'Secret Window,' another Stephen King adaptation.

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'The Long Walk' Overtakes Stephen King Adaptation at Box Office

8 Oct, 2025

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Summary

'The Long Walk' surpasses 'Doctor Sleep' in domestic box office earnings
Film is one of the top 50 highest-grossing movies of the year
Needs to beat 'Secret Window's $48.02 million to enter top 10 King adaptations

'The Long Walk' Overtakes Stephen King Adaptation at Box Office

The dystopian thriller 'The Long Walk,' based on a Stephen King novel, has achieved a significant milestone at the domestic box office. As of October 8th, 2025, the film has surpassed another recent King adaptation, 'Doctor Sleep,' in total earnings.

'The Long Walk,' directed by Francis Lawrence, has collected $32.17 million in 25 days at the North American box office. This puts it ahead of 'Doctor Sleep,' which managed $31.58 million during its run. 'The Long Walk' is now the 16th highest-grossing Stephen King adaptation domestically, according to Box Office Mojo data.

While the film has received positive reviews, it has not performed as strongly as some other horror offerings this year. The Conjuring: Last Rites, a franchise film with an established fan base, has drawn more attention. 'The Long Walk' is, however, one of the top 50 highest-grossing movies of 2025 so far.