# Release of the film Runner

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-the-film-runner
> Updated: 2026-09-11T15:41:44.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The action-comedy film ‘Runner’, directed by Scott Waugh, was released in theaters on September 11, 2026. Set on Australia’s Gold Coast, the plot follows a former US military man and a courier attempting to transport a critical medical organ through hostile territory while evading a cartel led by Dámian Zaldívar.

Director Scott Waugh, known for stunt work on films such as ‘Speed’, described the movie as a throwback to the action styles of the 1980s and 1990s. Critical reception for the film has been mixed, with a Rotten Tomatoes approval score of approximately 67-68%. While reviewers noted the stunt sequences and the chemistry between stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson, some criticized the plot as predictable.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Scott Waugh directs ‘Runner’ starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson

Director Scott Waugh’s ‘Runner’ stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in an 80s-style action comedy set on Australia’s Gold Coast involving a high-stakes organ delivery.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scott-waugh-directs-runner-starring-alan-ritchson-and-owen-wilson

### 2026-09-09: Runner action film starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson released

Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson's new action film Runner released on September 11, 2026, receiving mixed reviews. Meanwhile, Reacher Season 4 sees a record low audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/runner-film-stars-alan-ritchson-and-owen-wilson

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