Henry Cavill & Guy Ritchie's R-Rated Spy Thriller In The Grey Is One Of The Biggest Movies On Streaming

Published Nov 11, 2026, 10:27 AM EST

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Henry Cavill's new action thriller movie continues to be a popular streaming hit nationwide, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Cavill is a major star, having played fan-favorite characters in huge franchises over the years. Those include Superman in the old DCEU movie continuity before David Corenswet took over in the new DC Universe, and Geralt of Rivia in the first three seasons of the hit Netflix fantasy series The Witcher before he shockingly left the role behind, with Liam Hemsworth replacing Cavill. With James Bond casting underway, Cavill's name has also been a popular one among fan circles.

The actor has an excellent track record when it comes to his performances in action-packed movies, including the villain role as August Walker opposite Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - Fallout, which is highly regarded as one of the best action movies of all time. Throughout his career, Cavill has also starred in multiple action movies directed by Guy Ritchie, who is a popular name in the genre, including the 2026 R-rated thriller In the Grey. The action film focusing on a covert team was released in theaters on May 15, and it stands as a major streaming hit nationwide.

Cavill & Ritchie's In The Grey Extends Its Successful Streaming Run

According to Starz's website, In the Grey currently stands as the 3rd most popular movie on the streaming service in the United States. The only two films above at the time of writing are Haunted Heist, a horror comedy, and Miss Bala, a crime movie that was recently added to Starz's library of films. In the Grey refuses to slow down on streaming charts two months after it was released on Starz on September 12, showing the kind of staying power that Cavill and Ritchie wish it had in theaters, as the R-rated spy thriller only grossed $28.5 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.

Still, In the Grey's enduring streaming success nationwide on Starz is in line with the action movie's high 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is based on over 1000 verified ratings. In the Grey marks a major reunion between Ritchie and some of his collaborators, as Cavill is not the only star to have worked with the director before. Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza Gonzalez, and Kristofer Hivju are some of the names also connected to other Ritchie movies and TV shows. On Starz's Top 10, In the Grey leaves behind movies like Michael, Jurassic World, Jason Statham's Shelter, and more.

Cavill And Ritchie Have Other Massive Streaming Hits In The Making

In the Grey's continued streaming success will lead into what should be a massive 2027 for both Cavill and Ritchie on streaming. The actor has a new sci-fi movie on the way, Voltron, which is skipping theaters entirely for a Prime Video release, where it should shoot up to #1 globally instantly. As for Ritchie, the director will be involved with Young Sherlock season 2, which is expected to continue season 1's success on Prime Video. The Gentlemen season 3 and MobLand season 3 could also premiere in 2027, ensuring Ritchie also dominates Netflix and Paramount+ following In the Grey's Starz success.