‘Top Gun: Maverick’ & Panned ‘Jack Reacher’ Sequel Are Streaming Hits on Paramount+

Following nearly two years since its debut, the show has soared to new heights once more on the Paramount+ movie chart. Surprisingly, it regained the number one spot this week, even managing to outrank one of Tom Cruise’s contentious action sequels, . Remarkably, Cruise is currently witnessing a significant increase in viewers on Paramount+, as his initial portrayal of Lee Child’s Reacher is also among the most-watched movies currently streaming on the platform.

The increased interest in Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Jack Reacher might be due to the upcoming third season of Amazon’s “Reacher,” starring Alan Ritchson who closely resembles the powerful mercenary character. Currently, the first two seasons of the series are doing well on Amazon Prime Video, and it appears that both Cruise’s films are also gaining traction from the popularity of this latest version.

It’s puzzling why Top Gun: Maverick has regained the number one spot on the charts, given its extended stay on the platform. One might anticipate that after over 670 days, the movie would be fading into regular content and new titles taking over the most-watched movies list. Remarkably, Tom Cruise’s films are outperforming movies like Transformers One, and there’s been a resurgence for Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, boosted by recent sequels.

Tom Cruise Movies Streaming On Paramount+

Tom Cruise continues to be a crowd favorite when it comes to his latest films, particularly his action roles like the character Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible series. This summer, he’s set to perform even more daring stunts in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. With this upcoming movie approaching, it might further boost the current appreciation for the actor on Paramount+.

Top Gun: Maverick initially appeared poised for failure, having been postponed multiple times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With recurring release date changes hinting at potential problems for the long-awaited sequel, it seemed the film might struggle to live up to expectations. However, once it hit the big screen in summer 2022, audiences were captivated by its nostalgic revival, making it the most successful movie of the year. The fact that it reclaimed the number one spot on the charts underscores the enduring allure of this film, a charm that Cruise enthusiasts continue to crave.

Instead of making as strong an impression initially, the movies “Jack Reacher” from 2012 and “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” did not fare as well upon their initial releases. In the case of “Jack Reacher”, while it received favorable reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, readers of Child’s novels were not completely satisfied with Tom Cruise’s portrayal of the character compared to the physically imposing figure described in the books. The sequel, released four years later, earned poor ratings and performed poorly at the box office, effectively ending the franchise. Despite the fact that Reacher’s future is now under the control of Prime Video and Alan Ritchson, it appears that Cruise’s version of the character still holds appeal for Paramount+ subscribers.

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2025-01-15 17:03