Alan Ritchson’s Gritty New Action Thriller Officially Releases On Hulu Next Month

Published Oct 28, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT

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Alan Ritchson's new action thriller will be released on Hulu next month, and viewers will get another action-packed project from the fan-favorite star shortly after his most recent high-profile genre series. Ritchson is one of the biggest names in the world when it comes to action, thanks to his work as Jack Reacher on Prime Video's Reacher series. The show has already been renewed for two more seasons, ensuring that the actor will be busy with the iconic character when it comes to the small screen. That said, Ritchson's list of movies continues to expand alongside the actor's Reacher appearances.

In 2026, Ritchson found success on streaming with movies that were both released this year and over the last few years. When it comes to new releases, the sci-fi thriller War Machine has become one of Netflix's most popular movies of all time, with a sequel in development and Ritchson signing an overall deal with Netflix. As for past releases, Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Prime Video's Playdate, and more action movies starring Ritchson have climbed streaming charts throughout 2026. Now, the actor should see his latest movie do the same, as Runner is coming to streaming soon.

Runner Is Releasing On Streaming At The Perfect Time

Runner will be released on Hulu on November 27. The action comedy starring Ritchson and Owen Wilson was originally released in theaters on September 11, grossing $18 million. Runner later arrived on digital on October 13, quickly climbing VOD charts to show how viewers were looking forward to more action releases from Ritchson. After all, the actor had already seen Reacher season 4 and Neagley season 1 come and go on Prime Video this year. The four-season action thriller series released its season finale on September 16, the same day that all episodes of Neagley, where Ritchson guest starred as Jack Reacher, were released.

Now, Runner is likely to give Ritchson another major streaming hit when it releases on Hulu a month from now. Hulu's slate of releases for November is also packed with other exciting projects for those looking for movies and TV shows to watch on the streaming service while waiting for the Reacher star's new action thriller at the end of the month. Arriving on Hulu in November will be projects like The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Ridley Scott's The Last Duel, Jason Statham's The Meg movies, both seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and many more.

Why Alan Ritchson's Runner Reviews From Critics & Audiences Are So Good

A key factor that should help Runner become a streaming hit on Hulu in November is how the new action thriller movie starring Ritchson has been met with positive reception from critics and viewers alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, Runner holds a strong 78% critics' score based on 64 reviews and a stellar 89% audience score.

The chemistry between Ritchson and Wilson, as well as the movie's comedic elements and how it packs a lot of heart, are among the common elements praised by both critics and viewers. Runner beats all of Ritchson's 2026 and 2025 action movies — War Machine, Motor City, and Playdate — in both critics' score and audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, paving the way for Runner to be a massive hit on Hulu.