Glen Powell Blames Paramount Layoffs for The Running Man Flop
Powell said the studio's marketing department was cut a month before the November 14, 2025 release, in an Esquire profile.
Glen Powell has said that the poor box office performance of The Running Man was caused by Paramount Pictures laying off its marketing department a month before the film's release. Powell made the comments in an Esquire profile, according to slashfilm.com.
The Running Man was released in theaters on November 14, 2025. The film earned $69.5 million against a $110 million budget.
Paramount carried out mass layoffs in October 2025, letting go more than 2,000 employees following its merger with Skydance.
The Running Man is based on Stephen King's 1982 novel, which inspired the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie adaptation. The film earned a 63% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Director Edgar Wright spoke to Empire about the box office, stating he is proud of the movie.
Quick answers
When was The Running Man released in theaters?
The Running Man was released in theaters on November 14, 2025.
How much did The Running Man earn at the box office?
The film earned $69.5 million against a $110 million budget.
What did Glen Powell say about The Running Man's box office?
Powell said the poor performance was caused by Paramount Pictures laying off its marketing department a month before the film's release.