Alan Ritchson is already a huge name thanks to Reacher. However, a potential starring role in Helldivers will make or break his Hollywood career.

Ritchson looks to have found his next project, and it’s not on streaming. Ritchson is in talks to star in Helldivers, Sony’s adaptation of PlayStation’s action video game. Ritchson would replace Jason Momoa, who exited the project in June due to creative differences. Justin Lin is set to direct, with Sony set to release the movie on November 10, 2027.

Helldivers represents a crossroads for Ritchson’s career that will help determine his Hollywood star power.

Helldivers will determine whether Alan Ritchson will be a true movie star or remain a streaming-only star

In 2026, Hollywood has multiple kinds of stars. There are traditional movie stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Michael B. Jordan. Ritchson is a star, but he’s a streaming-only star—a performer who has built an audience on streaming services like Prime Video and Netflix.

Ritchson has a strong claim for Prime Video’s most important star. He headlines Reacher, which is the streamer’s premier action franchise. Through four seasons, Reacher has been a strong performer for Prime Video in viewership and staying power. Reacher’s popularity even led to a spin-off, Neagley, which currently sits at No. 1 in Prime Video’s Top 10.

Ritchson’s streaming success in television has translated to movies. Prime Video’s Playdate debuted at No. 1 on Prime Video in its first week. At Netflix, Ritchson’s War Machine was the streamer’s most-watched original movie in the first half of 2026.

Right now, Ritchson is a streaming star. Helldivers is a chance for the actor to cross over and become a traditional movie star. Ritchson has appeared in huge franchises like Fast & Furious and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Ritchson has also headlined movies like Runner, Motor City, and Ordinary Angels. However, those movies hail from smaller studios on modest budgets.

Helldivers is a different ballgame. It’s a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster from a major studio. The Helldivers IP will certainly attract fans to theaters. Is Ritchson’s name enough of a draw to bring general audiences to the movies?

Ritchson has certainly proven he thrives as an action star. Ritchson is a big, physical presence with a charming personality and strong social media following. Now, it’s time to see if streaming views translate to box office success. If so, Ritchson will be one of the rare stars who can jump back and forth between theatrical and streaming. If Helldivers fails, Ritchson heads back to streaming for the foreseeable future.