Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson race to outrun a cartel

Get ready to rev your engines, because the action is heating up as Angel Studios unveils the final trailer for Runner, an adrenaline-fueled action thriller starring the dynamic duo Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.

Directed by Scott Waugh, known for delivering high-octane spectacles like Need for Speed and Expend4bles, this film promises a visceral experience. It sets the stage for a brutal race against time where a former soldier finds himself caught in a deadly predicament after a critical medical delivery puts him squarely in the crosshairs of a ruthless cartel.

The core of the narrative is simple, yet explosively dramatic: 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. This isn’t just a chase; it’s a raw exploration of survival where trust is a luxury no one can afford.

The film channels that classic action thrillers we love, delivering slick car chases, explosive set pieces, and Ritchson’s signature ability to demolish anyone foolish enough to stand in his way. It’s pure adrenaline wrapped up in high-stakes drama.

Beyond the star power of Ritchson and Wilson, Runner brings a stellar ensemble cast, including Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Kate Box, Peta Sergeant, Geraldine Hakewill, Cecilia Toussaint, and Scarlett Crabtree, all contributing to this intense world.

Scott Waugh has championed Angel Studios as the perfect creative home for this project, stating that partnering with them has been a game-changer. He believes Runner delivers exactly what audiences have been waiting for: big action, real heart, and a story that brings necessary light into the darkness. As Waugh put it, when everything is on the line to save a life, real men don’t run from the fire; they drive straight into it.

Runner is set to hit theaters on September 11.

Meanwhile, Alan Ritchson remains a force in the entertainment world. He has been incredibly busy kicking off the year with the sci-fi action thriller War Machine for Netflix, which already has a sequel in development. His upcoming slate is packed: he is starring in the nearly dialogue-free action flick Motor City, set for release on July 24, and the Christmas action comedy The Man with the Bag, where Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa Claus. In this holiday feature, Santa’s magic bag is stolen, and Vance, a former thief, must be recruited to recover it.

Ritchson’s continued momentum includes an appearance in the spinoff focusing on Frances Neagley (Maria Sten), a private investigator in Chicago who uses her experience as a police investigator to uncover a menacing evil. This story follows Neagley as she seeks justice for a friend killed in a suspicious accident, putting her on a dangerous path to uncover menacing forces.

Frances Neagley will debut on September 16.