Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals which of his films…
Good news, Arnie.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says there’s only one film from his profession that he ever needed to see remade – and now it finally has been.
The “Terminator” star, 78, lately united with director Edgar Wright and actor Glen Powell at the premiere of “The Running Man,” a new take on the 1987 sci-fi motion movie that helped outline Schwarzenegger’s profession.
“The only movie that I always wanted to have redone of my movies was ‘The Running Man,’” the “Expendables” star told Wright and Powell on Friday.
“So now, this one really upped it and did exactly that,” he added. “The action was unbelievable and creative.”
Wright, meanwhile, praised the “Total Recall” star alongside the video of the trio’s “Running Man” assembly.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1970. Courtesy Everett Collection
Schwarzenegger in “Terminator 2: Judgement Day.” Everett Collection / Everett Collection
“This was such a moment,” the “Last Night in Soho” filmmaker wrote. “A passing of batons between Running Men. Thank you Mr. Schwarzenegger for being so kind and generous to our production. And enjoy your very special cash prize!”
The unique film, directed by Paul Michael Glaser, was loosely tailored from the 1982 novel by Stephen King, who wrote it under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.
Schwarzenegger starred as Ben Richards, a former police captain who is framed for a crime and compelled to compete on the lethal “Running Man” sport show where he must combat for his life.
Schwarzenegger attends the season 2 premiere of “Fubar” at the Tudum Theater in Los Angeles on June 11, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Schwarzenegger in the 2023 documentary “Sly.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection
Nearly 40 years later, Powell leads the forged of the new model. The remake also options William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra and Jayme Lawson.
But before filming even started, the “Chad Powers” actor said that he needed to make sure Schwarzenegger supported the project.
“Arnold gave us his blessing,” Powell told People back in April.
Glen Powell at the Jacob Ok. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Oct. 10, 2025. Getty Images
Glen Powell attends the premiere of “Chad Powers” at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Sept. 25, 2025. Getty Images
“Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine, and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold, the “Twisters” star added. “I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot ‘Expendables’ in Bulgaria.”
Wright expressed his appreciation for Schwarzenegger’s encouragement as effectively in a second Instagram post shared after the “Running Man” premiere earlier this weekend.
“Ben Richards meets Ben Richards. The legendary [Schwarzenegger] came to see our new adaptation of [‘The Running Man’] and gave it a huge thumbs up,” the “Baby Driver” director wrote. “I can’t tell you how sweet and generous it has been to have Arnold’s support.”
“He wished us all the luck with our version before we started shooting and loved the finished product,” Wright continued alongside a picture of him, Powell and Schwarzenegger holding a novelty $100 invoice that includes the “Predator” star. “Especially his face on our new currency!”
“Thank YOU, Mr President,” the filmmaker concluded.
“The Running Man” hits theaters Friday, Nov. 14.
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