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Running Man: Glen Powell Explains Box Office Flop
Glen Powell says Paramount's marketing layoffs caused 'The Running Man' to flop at the box office.
In brief
Glen Powell says Paramount's marketing layoffs caused 'The Running Man' to flop at the box office. Glen Powell claims Paramount's October 2025 marketing layoffs hurt 'The Running Man's' box office performance. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Box office flop
The Running Man made $69.5 million on a $110 million budget.
Paramount layoffs
Paramount laid off over 2,000 employees in October 2025.
Glen Powell's claim
Powell says Paramount's marketing layoffs hurt the film's box office.
Marketing department
Paramount cut its marketing department a month before release.
Box office performance
The film earned 63% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Director's view
Edgar Wright says box office is treated like football results.
Stephen King's reaction
Stephen King liked the ending of Wright's adaptation.
In short
Glen Powell claims Paramount's October 2025 marketing layoffs hurt 'The Running Man's' box office performance.
