Is Angel Releasing an R-Rated Movie?!
No! Runner is a PG-13 movie that will be released in theaters worldwide, starting with Angel's U.S. theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
While an earlier cut of the film may have been on its way to receiving an R rating, the Angel Guild and the filmmakers worked together to create a version of Runner that could reach the widest possible audience while remaining true to the film’s central story.
When speaking about the upcoming action-comedy, Jeffrey Greenstein, a producer of the film, stated:
“Immediately upon screening the original cut and discussing it with the team at Angel, we all agreed that the best version of this film was one that could be enjoyed by the widest audience possible and one that focused on the mission of heroes saving a life. The filmmaking team worked tirelessly with Angel to produce the best version of the film—one that highlights the propulsive and stylized action everyone worked so hard to create—and we couldn’t be more proud that this PG-13 cut will be the one released in theaters worldwide.”
And Jon Walter, of 2521 Entertainment, said:
“2521 Entertainment is thrilled to partner with Angel on our upcoming film, Runner. It is a powerful story of courage, resilience, and self-sacrifice that authentically explores the timeless struggle between good and evil. Runner is a compelling, PG-13 feature that delivers both captivating entertainment and meaningful themes that will resonate with audiences.”
Why did people see an R-rated Runner trailer online?
Recently, an unofficial trailer that included footage from the earlier cut of Runner was released online. That version of the trailer included stronger language and more graphic violence than the PG-13 theatrical release.
That trailer was not part of Angel's U.S. theatrical campaign.
It has since been taken down, but because it was copied and reposted online, some viewers may still encounter it through social media, video platforms, or third-party articles.
If you see a trailer or article describing Runner as an R-rated film, it is referring to outdated footage from this unofficial trailer.
What is Runner about?
Runner is a high-stakes action-comedy thriller starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.
The film follows a former soldier whose latest job pulls him into a brutal race against time. What begins as a critical medical delivery becomes a deadly chase when he and his unexpected companion are betrayed, hunted, and forced to fight their way through impossible odds to save a child’s life.
At its core, Runner is about courage, sacrifice, redemption, and unlikely heroes racing to do the right thing when every second matters.
What happened during the Angel Guild process?
Angel is built around an audience-driven model. Through the Angel Guild, members watch, screen, and vote on which films and television series move forward.
When Runner was first evaluated, the Angel Guild and the filmmakers reviewed the original cut and discussed how the film could become more accessible to a wider audience while preserving the energy, stakes, and action that make the story work.
Runner is an intense, propulsive action-comedy thriller.
When does Runner release?
Runner is releasing worldwide, starting with U.S. theaters through Angel Studios on September 11, 2026.
Again, if you have seen posts, clips, or articles calling Runner an R-rated Angel Studios movie, those references are based on confusion around outdated trailer footage from an earlier cut.
Runner is a PG-13 film.
