‘The Running Man’ Breaks Unfortunate Record on Rotten Tomatoes

The new film *The Running Man*, directed by Edgar Wright and featuring Glen Powell, opened in theaters this weekend. This adaptation of Stephen King’s story also references the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The Running Man’s Rotten Tomatoes Record

Unfortunately, *The Running Man* has set an unfortunate record for its director and leading actor. Currently, it holds the lowest critic score for Edgar Wright at 64% on Rotten Tomatoes. For Glen Powell, it ranks among his bottom two films as an actor.

Director and Actor Ratings

Here are the Rotten Tomatoes scores for their careers:

• Edgar Wright’s Films:
  • *The Running Man* – 64%
  • *Last Night in Soho* – 75%
  • *Baby Driver* – 92%
  • *The World’s End* – 89%
  • *Scott Pilgrim vs. The World* – 83%
  • *Hot Fuzz* – 91%
  • *Shaun of the Dead* – 92%
• Glen Powell’s Films:
  • *The Running Man* – 64%
  • *Twisters* – 75%
  • *Anyone But You* – 53%
  • *Hit Man* – 95%
  • *Devotion* – 81%
  • *Top Gun: Maverick* – 96%
  • *Set It Up* – 92%
  • *Hidden Figures* – 93%

The only film ranking lower for Powell is *Anyone But You*, although that project achieved significant box office success, grossing $220 million globally on a modest budget.

Comparative Performance

While *The Running Man* sits at 64%, it surprisingly outperforms the original 1987 film, which was rated at 59% by critics and received a 61% audience score. Notably, audience ratings for the new film are still pending, as it was released shortly before this article.

As the film opens nationwide, the performance of *The Running Man* will be watched closely, particularly Glen Powell’s appeal to audiences. The movie’s success will be judged against other films, like *Predator: Badlands*, which dominated the box office recently.

In conclusion, while *The Running Man* marks a low in Rotten Tomatoes scores for both Edgar Wright and Glen Powell, its average reception reflects the overall quality of their respective portfolios. Fans remain hopeful about the film, driven by the intrigue generated by the trailers.