Stephen King’s “Long Walk” novel adaptation film gets a trailer!

The first trailer for The Long Walk, the highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s 1979 novel, has finally arrived, and it’s as unsettling as fans hoped. Directed by The Hunger Games’ Francis Lawrence, the film plunges viewers into a dystopian contest where survival is a matter of endurance—and failure means death.

Set in a bleak, authoritarian America, The Long Walk follows 100 teenage boys as they embark on a merciless competition. The rules are simple yet horrifying: keep walking at a steady pace, or face immediate elimination. There’s no finish line—only one survivor will remain standing. The trailer captures the relentless tension of the novel, showing exhausted contestants pushing their bodies to the limit while overseers enforce the brutal regulations.

Legendary actor Mark Hamill steps into the role of The Major, the ruthless figure overseeing the deadly event. His presence in the trailer is chilling, as he delivers commands with an eerie calm, reinforcing the dystopian horror of the story. Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, and Charlie Plummer round out the cast, bringing emotional depth to the doomed contestants.

King originally published The Long Walk under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman, and fans have waited decades for a film adaptation. Previous attempts by directors like George Romero and Frank Darabont never materialized, making Lawrence’s version a landmark moment for King’s cinematic legacy.

With its haunting visuals and psychological intensity, The Long Walk promises to be one of the most gripping Stephen King adaptations yet. The film is set to hit theaters on September 12, 2025—and if the trailer is any indication, audiences are in for a harrowing journey.

Check out the trailer here. What are your thoughts?