Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Running Man Reboot Falters at Box Office with $28M Global Opening
A new movie called 'The Running Man' had a slow start at the box office.
It was supposed to be a big hit, but it didn't do as well as expected.
The movie's marketing might have been a problem, and people seemed to like another movie that came out the same weekend more.
This is the second recent movie based on an old story that didn't do well, making people wonder if these kinds of movies are still popular.
Paramount's 'The Running Man' reboot, starring Glen Powell, opened to $17M in the US and $28.2M globally
The film was expected to perform better, given Powell's recent successes and Edgar Wright's involvement
Marketing issues and lack of support from new Paramount leadership contributed to the poor opening
Now You See Me: Now You Don't surprised with $21.3M domestic and $75.5M worldwide, outpacing Running Man
Running Man's failure adds to the list of recent 1980s sci-fi reboots that didn't connect with audiences
- Who
- Glen Powell, Edgar Wright, Paramount Pictures
- What
- Released 'The Running Man' reboot
- When
- November 14, 2023
- Where
- Theaters worldwide
- Why
- To entertain audiences and generate box office revenue
Supporters of Running Man
Critics of Running Man
Marketing Effectiveness
Supporters of Running Man
Marketing efforts were sufficient, given the film's high test scores
Critics of Running Man
Marketing was ineffective, with lack of direction during leadership transition
Audience Appeal
Supporters of Running Man
Running Man has broad appeal, as shown by its even play across the country
Critics of Running Man
Running Man's audience was primarily older males, limiting its box office potential
- Genre
- Sci-fi Action
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Starring
- Glen Powell
- Budget
- $110 million
- Opening Weekend (US)
- $17 million
- Opening Weekend (Global)
- $28.2 million
- Now You See Me: Now You Don't Opening Weekend (Global)
- $75.5 million