On September 2, 2026, Amazon MGM Studios officially released the high-octane psychological action thriller "The Runner," starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, exclusively on Prime Video. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald and written by Mark Gibson, the 84-minute feature immediately surged to the top spot on Prime Video's global streaming charts within hours of its worldwide debut.
In the film, Gadot portrays Maia Marten, a high-powered London prosecuting attorney preparing for a major court trial against a notorious crime syndicate boss. Her life is upended during a morning jog when an anonymous extortionist, voiced by Damian Lewis, kidnaps her young diabetic son, Noah. Forced to follow relentless, life-threatening directives tracked through her smart phone, Maia must sprint across London to execute a series of dangerous tasks, creating a high-stakes race against time to save her child.
The feature film was produced by Rockwood Pictures and distributed globally by Amazon MGM Studios. Principal photography was filmed on location across prominent London streets, utilizing intense real-time pacing and kinetic handheld cinematography by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle to accentuate the narrative's urban urgency. The project marks a distinct creative direction for director Kevin Macdonald, who previously earned acclaim for directing "The Last King of Scotland," "State of Play," and the climbing documentary "Touching the Void."
Gal Gadot achieved international stardom following her breakout role as Gisele Yashar in "Fast & Furious" before gaining worldwide fame playing Diana Prince in DC Studios' "Wonder Woman" and its sequel, as well as ensemble superhero films "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League." Her recent major credits include Netflix's blockbuster heist film "Red Notice" alongside Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, and the mystery adaptation "Death on the Nile."
Looking ahead, Gadot continues to build her extensive slate as both a lead performer and producer through her production banner Pilot Wave. With "The Runner" securing strong viewership across international streaming markets, Gadot is next scheduled to star in Doug Liman's biographical thriller "Bitcoin," which completed principal photography earlier this year, further solidifying her presence in high-concept dramatic and action projects.
