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"The Long Walk" is a 2025 American horror-thriller film based on Stephen King's 1979 novel of the same name ²⁶. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the movie adapts King's chilling dystopian story for the big screen ².

The film is set to be released in theaters on September 12, 2025 ³⁴¹⁰. Lionsgate announced the release date at CinemaCon 2025, where a teaser trailer was also unveiled, showcasing the movie's stark and oppressive atmosphere ³. "The Long Walk" will be available in a theatrical release format, with a digital release date set for October 21, 2025 ¹⁵. The movie's plot centers on a deadly annual walking contest in a dystopian, alternate America ruled by a totalitarian regime, where 50 teenage boys must maintain a minimum pace or face execution, with only one survivor remaining ⁷. The cast shot scenes in chronological order, following the story's events as they unfolded in the script ⁴.