Alan Ritchson Movies and TV Shows: Reacher, TMNT & More

Alan Ritchson spent years grinding through small roles and hardknock roles before landing the part that turned heads — Raphael in the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot. Now, at 43, he’s everywhere: holding his own in the Fast & Furious franchise on Peacock, heading up Prime Video’s Reacher series, and starring in Netflix’s War Machine as an Army Ranger facing down an alien machine on March 6, 2026.

Height: 6’3″ · Breakthrough Role: Jack Reacher (2022) · Known For: TMNT Raphael · TV Highlight: Titans (Hank Hall) · Recent Film: Fast X (2023)

Below is a quick-reference table of key Alan Ritchson milestones and career data.

How did Alan Ritchson get famous?

Alan Ritchson’s path to stardom wasn’t instant, but it was relentless. Born in Canada and raised on competitive hockey, he pivoted to modeling and acting after a growth spurt landed him at 6’3″ by his late teens. His first big break came with small roles in early-aughts television, but the role that truly introduced him to mainstream audiences was Raphael in the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot — a physically demanding part that showcased his action bona fides.

Early roles

• Smallville (2005) — early television debut
• Various supporting roles in indie films and TV through the late 2000s
• Stacking physical roles that built his action-resume

Breakthrough projects

• TMNT (2014): Played Raphael, the hot-headed leader of the turtles. The film grossed over $493 million worldwide, giving Ritchson a recognizable franchise credit (IMDb)
• Titans (2018–2021): Portrayed Hank Hall / Hawk, a role that ran for three seasons and built his television audience on HBO Max
• Reacher (2022–present): Took over the Jack Reacher role from Heath Ledger’s cameo in the Tom Cruise films, landing on Prime Video on February 3, 2022. The show has since become one of Prime Video’s most-watched series, currently ranked No. 8 worldwide as of early 2026 (CBR)

The implication: Ritchson’s career trajectory shows a clear pattern — he built momentum through action-heavy roles until a franchise part (TMNT) gave him mainstream visibility, then parlayed that into a television lead that put him in rooms with producers like Amazon’s Nick Santora (Reacher showrunner) (CBR).

What is the new movie with Alan Ritchson on Netflix?

War Machine is the big Netflix play. Released on March 6, 2026, it’s a sci-fi action film directed by Patrick Hughes (The Expendables 3) where Ritchson plays an Army Ranger candidate codenamed “81” who faces off against a hostile alien machine. The film co-stars Dennis Quaid and Jai Courtney, runs 2 hours and 2 minutes, and has been positioned as Netflix’s answer to Reacher and Predator (HowToGeek)(Collider).

Upcoming releases

• War Machine — Netflix, March 6, 2026 (confirmed)
• Runner — action thriller with Owen Wilson, directed by Scott Waugh (reported September release, year unconfirmed) (PureBreak)
• Motor City — 1970s silent revenge thriller (HowToGeek)
• Michael Thornton biopic — war hero biopic for Ritchson (HowToGeek)

Streaming details

War Machine is exclusively available on Netflix as of March 6, 2026. Ritchson has reportedly signed a Netflix deal that also includes hosting a reality TV show after War Machine’s run, though details on that project remain limited (PureBreak).

The pattern: Ritchson has become a streaming-platform agnostic star — his Netflix slate (War Machine, Runner) and Prime Video anchor (Reacher) give him visibility across both major platforms in 2026.

What is the new movie with Alan Ritchson on Prime Video?

The bigger Prime Video play is Reacher Season 4, which wrapped production on November 20, 2025, and is set for release later in 2026 on Prime Video, adapting Lee Child’s Gone Tomorrow (CBR)(ScreenRant). But there’s also The Man with the Bag — a Christmas comedy pairing Ritchson with Arnold Schwarzenegger, expected on Prime Video in 2026 (Allocine).

Prime exclusives

• Reacher Season 4 — adapting Gone Tomorrow, production Jun 16–Nov 20, 2025, premiere later 2026
• Reacher Neagley spinoff — also set for Prime Video in 2026 (CBR)
• The Man with the Bag — Christmas comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Prime Video 2026

Playdate details

Reacher Season 4 cast includes Christopher Marquette, Sydelle Noel, Agnez Mo, Anggun, and Kevin Corrigan. The Neagley spinoff (focusing on Ritchson’s Reacher colleague) is reportedly in development simultaneously, which could expand his Prime Video footprint beyond the main series (CBR).

The catch: while Reacher’s Season 4 premiere month remains officially listed as “later 2026,” the production window (June–November 2025) and typical Prime Video release cycles suggest a fall window is likely.

Is Reacher really 6’5″?

Jack Reacher is famously described in Lee Child’s novels as 6’5″ and 250 pounds. Alan Ritchson stands 6’3″ — three inches shorter than his character. It’s a detail that fans and critics have noted, though Ritchson’s physicality (he played Raphael in a suit of animatronic turtle skin) and action credibility have largely compensated for the height difference.

Character vs. actor height

• Jack Reacher (character): 6’5″, 250 lbs — described in Lee Child novels
• Alan Ritchson (actor): 6’3″ — confirmed on multiple profiles (IMDb)

Casting fit

The Tom Cruise films (2012, 2016) faced similar scrutiny — Cruise is 5’7″ opposite Reacher’s towering description. Ritchson’s casting for the television series gave Amazon a chance to cast a physically larger lead, and while he still falls two inches short, his athletic build and action resume have made him the preferred fan choice for the role.

What this means: the height “gap” is a trivia footnote, not a disqualifier. Ritchson’s ability to perform his own stunts and carry action sequences has outweighed any literal height mismatch.

What are Alan Ritchson’s movies and TV shows?

Ritchson’s filmography spans over two decades and 20+ credits across film and television. Here’s a structured look at where he started and where he’s headed.

Movies list

• Smallville (TV series debut, 2005) — early television credit
• The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle — early film role
• TMNT (2014) — Raphael (breakout film role)
• Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) — supporting role
• Blood Drive (2017) — Syfy series lead
• Fast X (2023) — small but high-profile Fast & Furious franchise appearance, film grossed $714 million worldwide (Collider)
• War Machine (2026) — Netflix sci-fi lead, co-stars Dennis Quaid and Jai Courtney, directed by Patrick Hughes, 3.2 Letterboxd rating (Allocine)(SlashFilm)
• Runner — upcoming with Owen Wilson
• Motor City — upcoming silent revenge thriller
• The Man with the Bag — Christmas comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Michael Thornton biopic — war hero project

TV shows list

• Smallville (2005) — early role
• Titans (2018–2021) — Hank Hall / Hawk, three seasons on HBO Max
• Reacher (2022–present) — Jack Reacher, Prime Video flagship series
• Reacher Neagley spinoff (2026) — Prime Video expansion
• Blood Drive (2017) — Syfy series lead

The Hunger Games role

Ritchson appeared in Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) before his TMNT breakout — a supporting role that gave him exposure in one of the biggest franchise films of the early 2010s. Combined with TMNT and Fast X, he’s accumulated credits in three major franchise properties.

“Le plus grand film que Netflix ait jamais eu” (“Netflix’s biggest movie ever”).

War Machine is “Netflix’s answer to Predator.”

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Ritchson’s breakout in TMNT and starring role in Reacher highlight a versatile career detailed in his complete filmography guide, spanning blockbusters to streaming hits.

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