On this day in movie and book history - The Long Walk (2025 movie & novel):

The Long Walk

directed by Francis Lawrence,

written by JT Mollner,

based on the novel by Stephen King,

released in the United States on September 12, 2025.

Music by Jeremiah Fraites.

Cast: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Mark Hamill, Roman Griffin Davis, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Noah de Mel, Daymon Wrightly, Jack Giffin, Thamela Mpumlwana, Keenan Lehmann, Dale Neri, Teagan Stark, Samuel Clark, Emmanuel Oderemi, Cameron MacConomy, Gabriel Daniels, Adam Hurtig, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Athena Barten, Leo King, Ruger Red Barnes, Steven Ratzlaff, Kevin McIntyre, Antonius Hackett, Sheaya Labiuk, Sharon Bajer, Toni Reimer, Laura Olafson, Carson Nattrass, David MacInnis, Lam An, Jonathan Dehaan, Kara Myskiw, Izabella Raven, Ken Steen.

 

Recommended reading:

The Long Walk

by Stephen King.

Published by Scribner.
First published 1979.
ISBN-10: 1668208814
ISBN-13: 9781668208816

Description:

In a dystopian near-future, America has fallen on hard times. Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour day and night, without ever stopping. The winner gets “The Prize” – anything he wants for the rest of his life. But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher. There is no finish line – the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you’re given a warning. Three warnings and you’re out of the game – forever.