Guy Ritchie is having a wild 2026. While his feature film In The Grey stumbled at the box office before finding life on VOD, his small-screen projects are thriving. The director's Young Sherlock series became a Prime Video sensation earlier this year, earning an early Season 2 renewal. Now, that success has sparked a nostalgic wave, sending Ritchie's 2009 Sherlock Holmes film—starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law—back to the top of streaming charts as a late-night favorite.
According to recent data, the 2009 detective thriller has quietly climbed to #1 on VOD platforms, with viewers rediscovering Ritchie's stylish take on Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic characters. The film's resurgence is directly tied to Young Sherlock, which acts as a prequel to the movie series. Fans who binged the new show are now revisiting the original, creating a perfect storm for streaming success.
Ritchie's year has been a mixed bag. In The Grey, an action movie that wrapped filming in 2023, finally hit theaters after years of delays—and bombed. But like many theatrical disappointments, it found a second life on VOD, becoming one of the year's most-watched movies on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. Meanwhile, the director is gearing up for the second season of MobLand on Paramount+ later this summer.
Looking ahead, Ritchie is reuniting with one of his Young Sherlock producers for a new crime series called Capital, also coming to Prime Video. Between Young Sherlock Season 2 and Capital, Prime Video subscribers have a wealth of Ritchie-produced content on the horizon. And for fans of his earlier work, Guy Ritchie's 'Fountain of Youth' celebrates 1 year as Apple TV+ streaming sensation, proving his brand of action and wit has lasting appeal.
As for Young Sherlock Season 2, creator Matthew Parkhill recently shared on Instagram that filming is underway in Italy. While Prime Video hasn't announced a release window, it's unlikely to arrive before the end of 2026. Expect casting and plot details to emerge as production progresses.
For now, the original Sherlock Holmes film remains a streaming powerhouse, even without a dedicated streaming home in the U.S. It's a testament to Ritchie's enduring influence—and proof that sometimes, the best way to appreciate a classic is through a fresh lens. Check out all of Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes content on Prime Video, and stay tuned for more updates on his ever-expanding universe.
