A movie adaptation ofThe Long Walkis on the way, with this new movie announcement making Stephen King’s excellent year even better. Film adaptations of Stephen King stories release nearly every year, with King adaptations likeThe ShiningandItbeing some of the most famous movies of all time. 2025 will see the introduction offour new Stephen King movies, with fans of the author undoubtedly rejoining about the release ofThe Long Walkand the other two films.
The Long Walkis a 1979 novel by Stephen King, with a film adaptation of the movie having its release date announced duringLionsgate’s panel at CinemaCon, which ScreenRant was present at. The novel is set in a dystopian version of the United States, with it telling the story of a competition in which participants are forced to walk, with them being killed if they stop.The Long Walkstands out from many of King’s other projects, with this making a movie adaptation incredibly exciting.
The Long Walk Has Officially Joined Stephen King’s 2025 Movie Lineup
It Will Be King’s Third 2025 Film
At CinemaCon 2025,the Lionsgate panel highlightedThe Long Walk,revealing that the movie will be released on July 23, 2025. A film adaptation ofThe Long Walkhas been in the works for years, with George A. Romero talking about the project back in 1988. However, the Lionsgate version was announced in November 2023, with it being in development until the release date was announced at CinemaCon 2025.
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Interestingly,The Long Walkwill actually be the third Stephen King film adaptation to release in 2025.The Monkeywas the first one, with it releasing on August 16, 2025. The second film will beThe Life of Chuck, which releases on June 03, 2025. Now,The Long Walkwill be the third Stephen King movie adaptation of this year, with it releasing on June 23, 2025. Finally,The Running Manwill release on July 13, 2025.
The Long Walk Adds More Genre Versatility To Stephen King’s 2025 Movies
It Is Set In A Dystopia
AddingThe Long Walkto the 2025 release calendaris a good thing, as it adds more genre versatility to Stephen King’s 2025 movies. Although there are three King movies coming out, all of them feel completely different.The Monkeyis a campy horror movie, with it mixing comedic gore with dark storylines.The Life of Chuckis a sci-fi fantasy movie that follows the life of an accountant.
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Meanwhile,The Long Walkis a dark dystopian movie, with it being unique among King’s stories. This means that, even if an audience sees all four of 2025’s Stephen King movies, they will have four entirely different experiences. Thus,The Long Walkis a perfect addition to King’s 2025.
