Stephen King’sThe Running Manis getting another movie adaptation in 2025, and Arnold Schwarzenegger is already talking about it. Schwarzenegger was the star of the first adaptation ofThe Running Man, which was released in 1987. Schwarzenegger has no involvement with theupcomingThe Running Manremake, directed by Edgar Wright, but he is already getting his thoughts about the latest Stephen King adaptation into the world.
Speaking toCBR, Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledged the flaws with the originalThe Running Man, saying that “It could have been better.” However,he also expressed that the upcomingThe Running Manremake has a lot of potential, and that it could be better than the version he starred in. He cites technology and not being prepared enough as reasons why the 1987 film wasn’t the best, although he hopes that the 2025 version doesn’t run into these problems. Check out Arnold Schwarzenegger’s full comments:
“I mean, I love the idea that they’re doing a sequel toRunning Man, or a remake. I don’t know what it’s going to be, but I mean, because I always felt when we did,Running Manwas one of the movies that it did, that it felt like, I think it would have been great if we would have been better prepared for this movie, if we would have had more money for this movie, and if we would have had then… the visual effects, the technology of visual effects, that they have today, all of those things I wished after the movie came out, I felt like it could have been better.”
“It was great, but it could have been better, and I think that they have a good chance now with the newRunning Manto make it better. And I hope, for their sake and for my sake, I hope that they will be successful.”
The fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger is acknowledging the flaws with the originalThe Running Manis a good thing, boding well for the remake. If the star of the original film recognizes the issues that it had,then it is likely that many other individuals involved with the original’s production do as well. This could include figures who have a lot of influence over the remake, such as Stephen King.
Ifpeople involved with 2025’sThe Running Mando recognize the issues with the original, then it could mean that the remake will learn from the mistakes of the 1987 movie. This could lead to a much better adaptation ofThe Running Man, as the filmmakers now know what worked and what didn’t work with the original.
Our Take On Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The Running Man Comments
It Isn’t Often That A Star Agrees With Criticisms Of Their Own Movie
It is incredibly interesting to see the star of 1987’sThe Running Mancandidly express disappointment with his own film, asthis isn’t something that happens a lot in Hollywood. Studios are obviously incentivized to have their talent speak positively about their products, and while Schwarzenegger isn’t involved with the upcoming remake, it is still unique to see him talk poorly about the 1987 film. So, while it may not speak much to the quality of the 2025 film, it is good to keep Schwarzenegger’s criticisms in mind when heading into 2025’sThe Running Man.
