- Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling novel, The Long Walk, is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms like Prime Video.
- The film is a certified hit, praised by critics with a high Rotten Tomatoes score and earning over $50 million at the global box office.
- Starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, and Mark Hamill, the movie is being called a powerful and brutally violent condemnation of normalized violence.
- A physical 4K and Blu-ray release is scheduled for November 25, with a full streaming release on Starz anticipated for December.
A Bleak King Adaptation Arrives Home
In a packed year for Stephen King fans that includes Oz Perkin’s The Monkey and Edgar Wright’s upcoming The Running Man, one of the most anticipated and harrowing adaptations has finally arrived for home viewing. Francis Lawrence’s take on King’s dystopian novel, The Long Walk, is now available to watch through Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) services, including Prime Video.
The film plunges viewers into a terrifying reality where a group of teenage boys must partake in a grueling annual event: a non-stop walk across the United States. The rules are simple and deadly—fall below a certain speed, and you are executed. If you’ve been waiting to experience this gruesome story from the comfort of your couch, your chance is finally here.
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(Video representing The Long Walk (2025) – Official Trailer)
A Critical and Commercial Success You Can’t Ignore
Released in theaters just over a month ago, The Long Walk has already proven to be a massive success. The film more than doubled its $20 million budget, grossing over $50 million globally. More importantly for fans, it has resonated with critics, earning one of the highest average Rotten Tomatoes scores for any Stephen King movie to date.
IGN’s own review praised the film as a “timely and powerful condemnation of normalized violence… with some seriously brutal, R-rated violence.” The powerhouse performances from its leads, Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, are a major highlight, perfectly anchoring the film’s repetitive yet intense narrative. Adding to the chilling atmosphere is a standout performance by Mark Hamill as the film’s sinister villain, a casting choice reportedly inspired by his darker turn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
What’s Next: Physical and Streaming Releases
For those who prefer physical media, you won’t have to wait long. A DVD, Blu-ray, and a 4K steelbook edition of The Long Walk are all slated for release on November 25 and are currently available for preorder.
While an exact date for its inclusion in a streaming subscription is still unconfirmed, the film is set to land on Starz, thanks to an ongoing distribution agreement with Lionsgate. Following the pattern of recent Lionsgate releases, it is highly anticipated that The Long Walk will be available for streaming on Starz sometime in December, just in time for the holidays.
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