Will The Running Man Gross $1 Billion Worldwide?
Will The Running Man Gross $1 Billion Worldwide?
The Running Man is an upcoming adaptation of the 1987 film of the same name, written by Stephen King under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman.
The 2025 flick isn’t a remake of the classic movie, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, as it’s a darker, more faithful version of the original dystopian novel.
Director Edgar Wright recently described an aspect of it as “the deadliest game of hide and seek,” which is sure to attract many sci-fi fans to movie theaters.
As the film will tell a much darker tale, it may have the potential to enjoy much success at the box office once released on November 7, 2025. The big question is: will The Running Man gross $1 billion worldwide? Continue reading to learn more.
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The Running Man Could Attract Stephen King Fans
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2025 Box Office: Will Any Film Gross Over $1 Billion Worldwide?
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
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| Implied Projected Winner Avatar: Fire and Ash - Yes | 47.13% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Zootopia 2 - Yes | 35.19% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Lilo & Stitch - Yes | 32.84% |
Stephen King is one of the most popular authors of all time, and many of his best-selling novels have been adapted into successful movies, such as It, Misery, and The Green Mile.
For this reason, his army of fans might not hesitate to buy tickets to watch The Running Man when it arrives in movie theaters this November.
While many sci-fi and horror films don’t typically reach $1 billion at the box office, a small number of Stephen King’s adaptations have come close to the figure. For instance, It (2017) grossed $700 million internationally, and its sequel earned $460 million.
Due to his acclaim among the sci-fi community, there is a possibility that The Running Man could be the first Stephen King adaptation to reach the billion-dollar mark.
Only a Small Number of Films Gross $1 Billion
It is common for only a small number of films to gross $1 billion. For instance, only two films earned the figure in 2023 (Barbie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie) and 2024 (Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine).
For this reason, it is likely only a small number of films will achieve the sum in 2025. As of July 2025, only one film has grossed $1 billion this year, and that’s Ne Zha 2. Also, A Minecraft Movie and Lilo & Stitch are close to achieving the figure at the international box office.
Other films are more likely to reach $1 billion once released this year, too. For instance, Avatar: Fire and Ash is projected to follow in the footsteps of the first two films in the Avatar franchise by grossing $2 billion. Also, Zootopia 2 is expected to replicate the success of Zootopia (2016), which grossed $1 billion.
Other blockbuster movies could enjoy more box office success than The Running Man, too, such as Jurassic World: Rebirth, Wicked: For Good, Superman, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Critic Reviews Will Determine The Running Man’s Success
For The Running Man to be a box office success, it will need to earn many glowing reviews from top film critics, which could generate increased ticket sales and acclaim.
Also, the film, which stars Glen Powell and Colman Domingo, will need a strong opening weekend to stand a chance of grossing $1 billion or more.
If the film can secure many ticket sales early on, it is likely to secure additional screenings at movie theaters internationally, making it easier to reach the milestone.
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