**"Runner," the Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson action-comedy released theatrically on September 11, 2026, by Angel Studios, has earned a Tomatometer score in the high 60s to low 70s range (around 70% from 47 reviews as of early September 12 data), placing it among Ritchson’s stronger recent outings and securing a “Fresh” designation.** Critics have highlighted the brisk pacing, serviceable set pieces, and the unlikely leads’ chemistry in what many describe as a formulaic yet entertaining race-against-time thriller involving a cartel chase and medical delivery. Mixed notes focus on generic plotting and uneven tone, aligning with a Metacritic score of 55/100 from 14 reviews. Early audience signals, including an A- CinemaScore in initial tracking, have supported the market-implied odds for the score landing above 65 but created uncertainty around higher thresholds like 70 or 75. With the wide release just days old and additional reviews still incoming, trader sentiment centers on whether the current consensus holds or shifts modestly before stabilization.