Alan Ritchson isn’t exactly struggling for things to do at the moment. It seems like any chance he has to take a new action thriller to get us off our seats, he does so. Between another season of Reacher, the upcoming Neagley spin-off, and the long-awaited release of Motor City, the actor’s calendar is getting more bloated than Augustus Gloop in Wonka’s factory, and we’re thrilled with that, but before all of that fully kicks into gear, Ritchson is taking on a very different kind of mission — and it’s just two months away.
In Runner, Ritchson plays a former soldier who gets pulled into a dangerous job involving the critical delivery of medical items, with the delivery quickly turning into a high-speed, high-stakes, very violent pursuit through the city. There are guns, car chases, explosions, and bloodshed which is ironic given what he’s transporting. By the end of the movie, someone else could probably use an organ transplant or two. The film is directed by Scott Waugh, who previously helmed Need for Speed and Expend4bles. The official synopsis reads:
“A former soldier is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him the target of a ruthless cartel. With betrayal closing in from every side, he must survive the chase and deliver his cargo before an innocent child runs out of time.”
The movie will be released by Angel Studios, with Waugh adding: “Partnering with Angel is a game-changer, because Runner is the kind of theatrical film audiences have been waiting for – big action, real heart, and a story that brings light into this world. When everything’s on the line to save a life, real men don’t run from the fire; they drive straight into it.”
Who Else Stars in ‘Runner’?
Owen Wilson (Loki) plays the courier connected to the delivery, and Wilson is bringing his usual hangdog humor to the film so it’ll have a slightly more buddy-thriller feel than a straight-faced action slog. Alongside them, the film stars Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Kate Box, Peta Sergeant, Geraldine Hakewill, Cecilia Toussaint, and Scarlett Crabtree.
The pairing is probably the most exciting thing for us, because Ritchson’s work with Kevin James in Playdate was terrific, and he has a serious funny bone too, despite being increasingly associated with physically imposing, dead-serious action roles thanks to Reacher. Ritchson will next be seen in this month’s Motor City, while this holiday season he’s teaming up with Arnold Schwarzenegger for The Man With The Bag. Ritchson also returns as Jack Reacher in Reacher on August 12, before reprising the role for spin-off Neagley on September 16. Like we said, busy boy.
Runner hits theatres on September 11, 2026.
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September 11, 2026
- Runtime
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97 minutes