Why Tom Cruise’s ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ is a Surprising Streaming Sensation!

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In another outing as Jack Reacher, appeared in the film titled , but unfortunately, it failed to live up to its title’s promise, consistently appearing on various streaming charts. Following a high spot on free platforms like Tubi, this poorly received sequel now tops Paramount+’s global movie chart.

The film “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” didn’t bomb at the box office, but its earnings and critical reviews were not enough to conclude Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Lee Child’s mercenary. It’s intriguing that the movie still draws viewers on streaming platforms, considering fans now have a more authentic depiction of the character in Prime Video’s “Reacher” series featuring Alan Ritchson. Alternatively, it could be that Cruise’s Jack Reacher simply refuses to fade away.

Initially, Never Go Back was met with skepticism by both audiences and critics upon its 2016 release. However, with a new adaptation of Child’s novels currently streaming on Prime Video that stays truer to the original character, it seems there is renewed interest in seeing how Tom Cruise portrayed Reacher nearly a decade ago. This trend becomes even clearer when considering that Cruise’s initial portrayal of Reacher is also gaining popularity on Paramount+’s U.S. charts.

In case you’re unfamiliar, the movie “Never Go Back” features Tom Cruise as Reacher, a former military policeman who finds himself entangled in a complicated conspiracy. His mission is to vindicate an army major (played by Cobie Smulders) falsely accused of espionage, all while dodging mysterious assassins and navigating government conspiracies. As with any Tom Cruise film, there are thrilling action scenes and daring stunts, but some viewers were disappointed when they compared him to the colossal character Reacher is depicted as in Lee Child’s books due to Cruise’s physical appearance at the time.

Tom Cruise’s Movies Reap the Rewards of Alan Ritchson’s Reacher

Prior to the 2022 debut of the character “Reacher”, many individuals had seemingly lost memory of Tom Cruise’s films altogether. Though his initial portrayal as this character garnered a substantial box office return, reviews were diverse, and by the time “Never Go Back” was unveiled, profits began to wane, leading some to conclude that, while an engaging action movie, Cruise failed to embody Jack Reacher convincingly.

In an unexpected twist of fate, Alan Ritchson’s portrayal of Jack Reacher has surprisingly revitalized Tom Cruise’s movies. It’s unclear whether Cruise’s enduring stardom is fueling the renewed interest in his Reacher films or if people are simply intrigued by how a smaller star could convincingly play a character supposed to be nearly twice his size. Regardless, Cruise’s Jack Reacher seems to have found a way to persist.

Much like numerous popular streaming movies, “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” didn’t win over critics and earned a score of 37% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. Critics labeled it as “monotonously formulaic” and suggested that its title was a useful caution for those considering watching it. However, despite this warning, it seems that many people are still choosing to watch it. You can now revisit Tom Cruise in his role as the tough mercenary on Paramount+, before tracking down the real “Reacher” on Prime Video.

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2025-03-12 18:01