Guy Ritchie has had a whirlwind 2026, juggling multiple high-profile streaming projects. But one of his most anticipated big-screen efforts, In The Grey, which initially stumbled in theaters, is now enjoying a well-deserved resurgence on streaming. The action thriller, featuring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, has quickly climbed to the top of Starz's charts, proving that sometimes a movie just needs the right platform to find its audience.
Ritchie's year began with the Prime Video prequel series Young Sherlock, which has already been renewed for a second season. He also delivered the second season of The Gentlemen on Netflix, though that show saw a significant drop in viewership—nearly 50% from its debut season—leaving its future uncertain. Meanwhile, his Paramount+ series MobLand is set to return this week and is expected to be a major hit. Amidst this streaming whirlwind, In The Grey marked Ritchie's return to the big screen, but it faced an uphill battle at the box office.
Released in May, In The Grey grossed just $27 million worldwide, a modest figure for a film of its scale. Budget details were never disclosed, but the theatrical run was clearly underwhelming. However, the movie found a second life on VOD, and now, after debuting on Starz this past weekend, it has shot straight to the #1 spot on the platform's most-watched list. The film also stars Eiza González, who previously collaborated with Ritchie and Cavill on The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
The movie's streaming success is a testament to its appeal, especially given the mixed critical reception. It currently holds a 52% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences have been far more enthusiastic, giving it an 82% approval rating. This disparity suggests that In The Grey delivers exactly what action fans crave, even if critics were less impressed.
For those unfamiliar with the plot, In The Grey follows a covert team of elite operatives who operate in the shadows, equally skilled in wielding power and automatic weapons. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is dispatched to retrieve it—a mission that seems suicidal for anyone else. What starts as an impossible heist quickly escalates into a full-blown war of strategy, deception, and survival. The cast also includes Rosamund Pike, known for her role in the canceled Prime Video series The Wheel of Time.
If you're in the mood for a high-octane thriller, In The Grey is now streaming on Starz. And if you're looking for more gripping action, you might also want to check out Jack Quaid's recent Netflix hit or Laurence Fishburne's heist thriller on Pluto TV. For those who enjoy a good psychological twist, our list of the best psychological thrillers might be right up your alley.
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