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Emily Garbutt

The Running Man ending explained: All your biggest questions answered on the Stephen King adaptation

Glen Powell as Ben Richards in The Running Man.

The Running Man is out now in theaters, bringing Stephen King's '80s dystopian tale to the big screen for the second time. In Edgar Wright's 21st Century take on the novel, Glen Powell plays underdog reality show contestant Ben Richards, who's fighting for his life as he attempts to escape a group of elite Hunters to win a life-changing amount of money for his family.

It's an intense cross-country chase with a broad cast of characters and plenty of plot twists to keep us on our toes – so you may have some questions about The Running Man ending once the credits have started to roll. That's where we come in. We've got an ending recap to summarize the movie's final act, as well as a breakdown of some of the biggest queries you might have.

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