After decades of anticipation, those excited to seeThe Long Walkadaptation will be able to do so next week at an exclusive showing of the film. MovieWeb is proud to announce that it will be hosting a screening of the new Stephen King adaptation in Los Angeles, and select fans will be able to punch their tickets free of cost. The long-awaited horror thriller will arrive in theaters nationwide on September 12, but not everyone will have to wait until then to see it.
The Long Walkis set in a post-apocalyptic world in which America has resorted to dystopian death games that include having 100 boys walk until all but one is eliminated (shot dead). It’sa harrowing storybased on King’s seminal 1979 novel that continues to be ever-so-relevant in today’s capitalist world. The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill. The official plot synopsis:
From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Pts. 1 & 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
‘The Long Walk’ Screening Details
This special screening ofThe Long Walkwill be hosted by MovieWeb’s George Edelman, and followed by a Q&A with the film’s editor,Mark Yoshikawa. The veteran filmmaker’s prolific credits includeWestworld,Succession, andThe Hunger Gamesfranchise, collaborating on the latter withThe Long Walkdirector Francis Lawrence. If you’re excited about the film, this is a can’t-miss event for the Stephen King thriller.
How to Get Tickets for ‘The Long Walk’
If you’re interested in receiving free tickets to seeThe Long Walknext week,fill out the form available here. You can request up to two tickets to the screening. MovieWeb is looking for fans who really want to experience the anxiety-inducing film on the big screen, so make sure to request tickets as soon as possible. The winners will be contacted by email on August 20, and will be advised to arrive at the screening two hours early to ensure admission.
The Long Walkwill be headed to theaters nationwide starting July 17, 2025.
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