The Running Man
The Running Man by Stephen King is a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a dystopian reality TV show where survival is the only goal. This Media Tie-In edition, published by Scribner on November 4, 2025, spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ben Richards, a desperate man with no job or money, who enters the ultraviolent competition of The Running Man, where he must evade a lethal elite strike force for thirty days to win a billion dollars.
Readers will find a thrilling exploration of desperation and survival as Ben navigates the brutal challenges of the competition. The narrative delves into themes of suspense and horror, reflecting on the extremes of human endurance and societal decay. With its blend of mystery and science fiction elements, this edition invites readers to experience the tension and stakes of a game where the line between life and death is razor-thin.
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In the reality TV show The Running Man, the only objective is to stay alive.
This “slam-bang action suspense” (Gilbert Cruz, Vulture) from Stephen King is now a major motion picture coming from Paramount on November 7, 2025.
Ben Richards has no job, no money, and a young daughter who urgently needs medical attention. Desperate, out of options, he signs up for The Running Man, “the biggest show in the country.” It’s an ultraviolent competition where the stakes could not be higher. Ben must stay alive for thirty days while an elite strike force, trained to kill, hunts for him. If he can survive for a month, he wins a billion dollars. No contestant has ever lasted longer than eight days. Can Ben Richards win this ultimate game of life and death?
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