Summary
- Tom Cruise’s film Jack Reacher: Never Go Back recently overtook major blockbusters on the streaming charts with 697 million minutes watched.
- Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher” movies are suddenly gaining popularity on streaming platforms, despite only the first of his two films doing well at the box office.
- While “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” had less critical and commercial success, it’s finding a new life among audiences on Netflix.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back has recently achieved a new milestone on the streaming charts, beating three big blockbusters and a Netflix original. The film starring Tom Cruise crossed 697 million minutes of streaming from July 29 to August 4. This success shows what kind of impact Cruise’s sequel film is leaving on the audience’s choice.
Streaming on Netflix, this sequel has beaten major films like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Trolls Band Together, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire available on Hulu. Apart from this, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back has set a new record by surpassing Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, which is also streaming on Netflix. The film’s massive success proves audiences still love and are interested in watching Tom Cruise’s action-thrillers.
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The film’s producers and streaming platforms are thrilled with the results, and it also indicates that popular characters like Jack Reacher will continue to be in demand in the future. The new success of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back has certainly set a new benchmark and infused a new energy among audiences.
Did Tom Cruise deserve another shot at Jack Reacher?
The two film adaptations of Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher” have always aroused audience curiosity. The first film, 2012’s “Jack Reacher,” had a relatively successful debut, but its sequel, “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” underperformed. Should Cruise have gotten another shot, or is this already a closed chapter? This question remains a topic of discussion to this day, especially as the popularity of these films is resurfacing on streaming platforms.
The first “Jack Reacher,” directed by Christopher McQuarrie, did well at the worldwide box office and received positive reviews. However, the sequel did not meet expectations. “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” received low scores from critics and audiences and also performed weaker at the box office than the previous film. Despite this, both films continue to attract viewers on Netflix today, with the recent “Never Go Back” performing well on the platform.
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The growing popularity of Jack Reacher on Netflix highlights an interesting trend. Audiences are looking for new experiences by watching past incarnations, and Cruise’s face remains a constant draw for mid-budget action films. The notion is that the older versions of these films are still fresh for audiences and are appealing to a new generation.
Many factors may be responsible for the return of the Jack Reacher films last year. But, the major reason is probably that the allure of Tom Cruise and his action package remains unwavering even today. Also, the success of the Reacher show has inspired audiences to look back at the earlier films.
However, Cruise has hinted at moving on from the Jack Reacher franchise and is focusing on “Mission: Impossible 8”. Meanwhile, audiences are reliving the old days of the character by enjoying “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” on Netflix. It is clear that the charm of Jack Reacher is far from over, and its continued success on streaming platforms reflects the character’s enduring appeal to audiences.