Tom Cruise praises Glen Powell’s new movie The Running Man

The “Top Gun: Maverick” costars reunited at the London premiere of “The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright and based on the novel by Stephen King.

Top Gun: Maverick co-stars Glen Powell and Tom Cruise at the premiere of The Running Man

Tom Cruise enjoyed The Running Man.

Cruise recently joined his Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell at the London premiere of the latter’s new action thriller The Running Man, and according to Cruise, Powell and the rest of the team “crushed it”!

Posted Cruise on his Instagram: “Another great night out with my friends at the movies! You guys crushed it, congratulations! I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and ate way too much popcorn.”

Glen Powell, director Edgar Wright, Colman Domingo, Emilia Jones, Tom Cruise and Lee Pace at the London premiere of The Running Man

Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Running Man is a dystopian story about Ben Richards (Powell), a working-class man desperate to save his sick daughter. Out of options, Ben joins the top-rated show on television called The Running Man – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. It is a competition that no one has survived. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. The movie is directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead) and also stars Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera and William H. Macy.

Watch the newly released final trailer:

At Cinema Con in April, Cruise and Powell also shared a fun moment at the red carpet with Wright, Brolin and Domingo. While posing for photos with the team, Cruise joked, “See, I’m in The Running Man, too.” To which Powell quipped: “I will say that all of my running technique did come straight from Tom.”

Get ready for the hunt to begin when The Running Man opens only in cinemas November 12.

Read More

Eric “Eruption” Tai teams up with The Running Man movie

Sports and fitness idol Eric “Eruption” Tai shares his own tips on how to be Running Man ready

“The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, opens in Philippine cinemas November 12

Get “Running Man” ready.

In The Running Man, based on the novel by Stephen King and directed by Edgar Wright, Glen Powell plays Ben Richards, a working class father who is forced to join a televised deadly competition called The Running Man – in which no one has survived – in order to save his very sick daughter. To help his chances of survival, Richards has to be in the best shape of his life.

Watch the “Behind the Training” featurette for The Running Man:

On the local front, Eric “Eruption” Tai weighs in on how to be Running Man ready in the clip below. “You don’t have to be hunted by professional assassins to get ‘Running Man’ ready,” said Tai. “But if you want to crush a marathon, play in a basketball tournament, rock an adventure race or sport, or just to be able to keep up with any challenge coming your way, you need to train and prepare well.”

Find out more about Tai’s expert fitness advice on Tiktok,  Instagram and Facebook.

Get ready for the hunt to begin when The Running Man, directed by Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead) and starring Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters), Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera and William H. Macy, opens only in cinemas November 12.

Read More

Go inside the world of The Running Man in this new featurette!

Can he survive the deadliest reality show known to man?

"The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, opens in Philippine cinemas November 12

Glen Powell in The Running Man

Hear from The Running Man director Edgar Wright and stars Glen Powell, Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin about the deadliest game of hide and seek… with a survival rate of zero.

Katy O'Brian, Glen Powell, Martin Herlihy and Colman Domingo in The Running Man

Watch the “Inside the World of The Running Man” featurette:

Get ready for the hunt to begin when The Running Man, directed by Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead) and starring Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) as Ben Richards, opens only in cinemas November 12.

Read More

Glen Powell Runs for his life in Edgar Wright’s thrilling adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man

Glen Powell as Ben Richards in The Running Man

Edgar Wright? Check. Glen Powell? Yes, please. Stephen King? Of course! The powerhouse trio behind The Running Man delivers an action-packed, dystopian thrill ride you won’t want to miss when it opens in Philippine cinemas on November 12.

Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel (originally published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman), The Running Man takes audiences into a near-future society where a deadly game show rules the airwaves. Contestants, known as “Runners,” must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins—all for the entertainment of a bloodthirsty public. Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a working-class father forced to join the show to save his sick daughter, turning into an unexpected hero and symbol of defiance against a corrupt system.

Glen Powell as Ben Richards

Wright—known for Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Shaun of the Dead—directs and co-writes this thrilling adaptation. A self-confessed Stephen King fan, Wright has promised a version more faithful to the original novel than the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film. “It’s an expansive movie that was ambitious,” Wright said at New York Comic Con. Even King himself approved, emailing the director: “It’s more faithful to the book to keep the fans happy, but different enough to keep me on my toes and excited.”

Edgar Wright, director and co-writer, on the set of The Running Man

For Powell, this marks his first major lead in an action blockbuster. Known for his charisma in Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, Powell brings humor, rage, and humanity to Ben Richards. “All of my running technique came straight from Tom Cruise,” he joked, referencing his Top Gun co-star.

Katy O'Brian plays one of the runners in The Running Man

The film also stars Josh Brolin as Dan Killian, the slick and ruthless producer of The Running Man show; Colman Domingo as the show’s flamboyant host; and Lee Pace as the unrelenting lead Hunter, McCone. Michael Cera and William H. Macy make memorable appearances, while Katy O’Brian joins as one of the fierce fellow contestants.

Josh Brolin is Dan Killian in The Running Man

Visually, The Running Man builds a world that feels both futuristic and eerily familiar—a “retro-futuristic” landscape that Wright describes as existing “somewhere between the future and the 1980s.”

With a gripping story, razor-sharp satire, and a dynamic cast, The Running Man reimagines King’s classic for a new generation of thrill-seekers.

Get ready for the hunt to begin when The Running Man hits Philippine cinemas on November 12.

Read More

Coming Soon: Must-Watch Movies opening this November 2025!

November is shaping up to be an exciting month for movie lovers, offering everything from dark comedies and sci-fi thrillers to heartfelt dramas and musical blockbusters. Here’s a closer look at the films lighting up Philippine cinemas this month—each one promising something different for every kind of viewer.

Bugonia – November 5

Yorgos Lanthimos, the visionary filmmaker behind Poor Things and The Favourite, returns with Bugonia, a darkly absurd sci-fi comedy from Universal Pictures. The film stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone in a bizarre tale about two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a high-powered CEO, convinced she’s an alien plotting humanity’s destruction. True to Lanthimos’ trademark style, Bugonia blends biting social satire with eccentric humor and unsettling mystery, making it a must-watch for fans of offbeat storytelling.

The Running Man – November 12

Edgar Wright, known for Baby Driver and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, takes audiences on a high-octane ride in The Running Man, starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin. Set in a near-future society obsessed with televised violence, the film follows Ben Richards, a desperate father who enters a deadly game show where contestants are hunted for sport. As his defiance and wit turn him into a fan favorite, Richards becomes a threat to the very system that exploits him. With Wright’s sharp direction and Powell’s dynamic performance, this action-thriller promises both explosive entertainment and a timely reflection on media and morality.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere – November 12

Ayala Malls Cinemas brings an exclusive screening of Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, a deeply emotional biographical drama from 20th Century Studios. Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White, the film explores the making of Bruce Springsteen’s haunting 1982 album Nebraska. At a crossroads between fame and faith, a young Springsteen wrestles with his inner demons while recording one of his most personal and enduring works. With its intimate storytelling and powerful performances, this film offers a soulful journey through art, struggle, and redemption.

Wicked: For Good – November 19

The witches of Oz take their final bow in Wicked: For Good, the grand conclusion to the beloved saga from Universal Pictures. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, reuniting fans with the dazzling world of magic, friendship, and heartbreak. As the two witches face the consequences of their choices, the story explores forgiveness, identity, and destiny—all set to the unforgettable music that has captivated audiences for years.

Finding Santos – November 19

Rounding out the month is Finding Santos, a touching Filipino-Korean collaboration from SBTown. The story follows Woojin, a once-famous K-pop star who embarks on a journey to the Philippines to find a war hero who saved his grandmother during the Korean War. Accompanied by his loyal friend Junha and guided by two Filipinas, Gabby and Lara, Woojin discovers not only the man from his grandmother’s stories but also a deeper sense of purpose and connection. Blending humor, culture, and heart, Finding Santos is a cross-border adventure that celebrates compassion and rediscovery.

With such a diverse slate of films, November promises an unforgettable month at the movies. Whether you’re in the mood for sci-fi satire, heart-stopping action, soulful drama, or musical spectacle, there’s something on the big screen waiting to move you.

Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

Read More

The Running Man releases new trailer and posters

The stakes are higher than ever in The Running Man — the explosive new thriller from director Edgar Wright, the visionary filmmaker behind Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Shaun of the Dead. Starring Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters), this high-octane adaptation of The Running Man hits Philippine cinemas on November 12, 2025. Check out the posters and latest trailer:

 

Set in a near-future dystopia, The Running Man revolves around the most-watched TV show on the planet—a brutal competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Every moment is broadcast live to a bloodthirsty public, with each passing day raising the stakes and the prize money. Watch the trailer below:

Powell plays Ben Richards, a working-class man driven to desperation by his daughter’s illness. He’s lured into the deadly game by its charming but ruthless producer Dan Killian, played by Josh Brolin. What begins as a last resort quickly turns into a rebellion: Ben’s defiance and grit turn him into an unlikely hero and a threat to the entire system. As ratings soar, the danger escalates, and Ben must outsmart both the Hunters and a nation addicted to watching him fall.

The film also stars William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin.

Produced by Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, and Edgar Wright, The Running Man is based on the novel by Stephen King. It’s a gripping, adrenaline-fueled story about survival, spectacle, and the price of entertainment in a world that’s forgotten its humanity.

The Running Man opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on November 12, 2025. Watch the trailer now and get ready for the game of your life.

Read More

Non-Stop Action Awaits in Glen Powell’s The Running Man

Go behind the action and stunts with these new featurettes!

“We’re really breaking out the heavy artillery, the big explosions,” Glen Powell says in the new “Behind the Action” featurette for his upcoming movie, The Running Man, opening only in cinemas November 12. “Hopefully I’ll make the stunts look cool. This is going to be fun.”

Watch the “Behind the Action” featurette: 

Find out how Powell trained to be an action hero. Watch the “Behind the Training” featurette:

Directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead) and starring Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters), The Running Man tells of a near-future society where the top-rated show on television is one called The Running Man – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. Also starring Colman Domingo, William H. Macy, Lee Pace and Michael Cera.

Paramount Pictures, in association with Domain Entertainment, presents a Kinberg Genre and Complete Fiction production: The Running Man, an Edgar Wright film. Based on the novel by Stephen King, the screenplay is written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright, with Wright also directing. The film is produced by Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, and Edgar Wright, with executive producers George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary. Starring Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, and Sean Hayes, along with Katy O’Brian, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin, The Running Man promises a gripping cinematic experience.

Read More

Don’t Walk. Run. Glen Powell Stars in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man

Get ready to race to the edge of your seat—Edgar Wright's The Running Man is coming, and the newly released trailer promises a relentless, high-stakes thrill ride that’s impossible to look away from.

Check out the brand-new poster that dropped with it—because this is one movie you’ll want on your radar.

(c) Paramount Pictures

The film, opening in theaters on November 5, stars Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) as Ben Richards, an ordinary man forced into an extraordinary fight for survival. Directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead), the film reimagines the cult-classic story with Wright’s signature flair, a razor-sharp tone, and a kinetic visual style that has already sparked massive buzz online.

Set in a chillingly plausible near future, The Running Man centers around a brutal reality show where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 harrowing days while being relentlessly hunted by professional assassins. Every moment is televised, and every second raises the stakes—not just for the Runners, but for a society hooked on the spectacle of human desperation.

Powell’s character, Ben, isn’t a hero by choice—he’s a desperate father trying to save his sick daughter. Coerced into joining the show by its charming yet cold-blooded producer Dan Killian, played by Josh Brolin, Ben quickly becomes more than just another victim. His resilience, instincts, and refusal to break turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a growing threat to a system that thrives on control, fear, and blood.

Also starring Colman Domingo, the film explores not just action and survival, but the twisted nature of fame, media, and a society addicted to violence masquerading as entertainment.

The trailer gives us a pulse-pounding preview of what’s to come: explosive chases, close calls, and a rapidly unraveling dystopia where one man’s rebellion might just become a revolution.

Watch the official trailer here:

Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches.
The Running Man opens exclusively in cinemas on November 5.

Read More

TWISTERS movie review

I can still remember a scene wherein we are able to see inside the eye of a tornado in the 1996 version of Twisters. In this remake from the same producers, Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, our characters are braver to get into it and apparently were able to find a solution to "tame" nature's wrath.

In Twisters, it advances the technology of forecasting a tornado and tracking its course which somehow our characters would be able to prevent its destruction and help in the survival of the communities it may hit.

The difference between the 1996 and this versions, is that they injected a love factor between Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Tyler (Glen Powell) while they are pursuing their passion with science. And what's more scary if a tornado hits at night? If I remember correctly, the 1996 version sends you in the experiences of the characters and it's very original at that time. That would make it a hit especially when played in a 4D theater house.

Daisy Edgar Jones and Glen Powell's on screen chemistry was at least not cringey and lines were not cheesy. Anthony Ramos at least got his character arc which I also thought if he was ever going to be in a love triangle with Kate and Tyler. But are conversations in Kate's old lab and scientific explanations accurate? Hope someone can explain to me in the comments.

Twisters is now playing in theaters.

Read More

Meet the Tornado Wranglers in Action in the New Featurette

A group of fearless storm chasers risk their lives to face one of nature’s most terrifying forces in “Twisters.” The epic disaster film arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 17, but movie-goers can get their tickets now ahead of everyone else by logging in at www.twisters.com.ph.

To join the audience in the thrill ride of the year, let’s meet the tornado wranglers:

Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), is the charismatic leader of the pack. A former rodeo star, Tyler found fame on social media as a viral “extreme meteorologist,” seeking thrills chasing intense storms across the country.

Once passionate about trying to predict, chase, and tame tornadoes, Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones) settles for a life behind the desk to escape the failure of her pursuit. When opportunity presents itself with an anomalous extreme storm, a shot at redemption, and a second chance for adventure, is revealed to her.

Javi (Anthony Ramos) is similarly haunted by the tragedy that befell Kate’s crew. He re-enters Kate’s life as an entrepreneur, developing technology that aims to study tornadoes in an attempt to tame them. 

Joining the crew is Boone (Brandon Perea), who is part of Tyler’s squad as the videographer, capturing their escapades for social media. Lily (Sasha Lane), is also part of the crew as their drone-toting scouter.

Watch them chase the most extreme storms nature has to offer as “Twisters” crashes into Philippine cinemas on July 17.

Read More

“ANYONE BUT YOU” Opens in the Philippines January 17

Anyone But You, director Will Gluck’s new edgy romantic comedy starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, has charmed its way to the global box office.

The film, which opened in the United States just before Christmas, opened in several overseas markets over the weekend, including in the United Kingdom and Australia, where the film is primarily set. Anyone But You has earned a total of $33.5 million dollars, with a few markets still lined up for the film’s opening, including Spain, France, Italy and the Philippines, where it opens in cinemas January 17, 2024.

“I think audiences want to see movies that are relevant, authentic, and cinematic – but most of all, fun,” says Gluck, a fan favorite in the genre, thanks to previous works including Easy A and Friends With Benefits.

In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold – until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.

Directed by Will Gluck, co-written by Gluck and Ilana Wolpert. Produced by Gluck, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Joe Roth, and executive-produced by Sweeney.

Cast includes Sweeney, Powell, Alexandra Shipp, Darren Barnet, Hadley Robinson, Dermot Mulroney, Rachel Griffiths, Michelle Hurd, Bryan Brown and GaTa.

Opening in Philippine cinemas January 17, Anyone But You is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Read More