Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

Name: Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2026-05-20
Cast: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Sienna Miller, Michael Kelly, Max Beesley

2026 | 107 min | Action, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it, though it had just 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Jack Ryan is reluctantly pulled back into espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy. Racing against time, he joins CIA allies Mike November & James Greer and sharp MI6 officer Emma Marlowe to battle a rogue black-ops unit in a high-stakes, deeply personal fight.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
39% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Bernstein

John KrasinskiJack Ryan
Wendell PierceJames Greer
Sienna MillerEmma Marlow
Michael KellyMike November
Max BeesleyLiam Crown
Betty GabrielElizabeth Wright
JJ FeildAndrew Spear
Douglas HodgeNigel Cooke
Dominic MafhamMI6 Chief Arnold
Alex BrockdorffMark Whitaker