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Running Man Stumbles, Outgrosses Shawshank Redemption
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- The Running Man movie struggled at the box office.
- It has now earned slightly more than Shawshank Redemption's original run.
- Glen Powell's film budget was $110 million, global gross near $50 million.
Glen Powell's recent film, "The Running Man," has experienced a disappointing performance at the box office, failing to meet expectations. With a reported budget of $110 million, the movie's opening weekend was considered a letdown, and its overall financial prospects appear unlikely to cover its production costs.
Despite its commercial shortcomings, "The Running Man" has achieved an unexpected milestone. It has now surpassed the original domestic box office gross of Stephen King's "The Shawshank Redemption." The 1994 classic, which initially struggled, earned $28.3 million and has since achieved iconic status, topping IMDb's best films list.
"The Running Man" has grossed approximately $50 million worldwide, falling short of other 2025 Stephen King adaptations like "The Long Walk" and "The Monkey." Director Edgar Wright's previous film, "Last Night in Soho," also faced financial challenges. However, Stephen King's other projects in 2025, such as "It: Welcome to Derry," have seen considerable success, indicating a mixed year for the author's screen adaptations.
