Alan Ritchson is officially the new king of streaming. His latest sci-fi action film, War Machine, has exploded onto Netflix, securing the #1 movie spot globally and in the United States. Released on March 6, 2026, the high-octane thriller wasted no time displacing previous hits to dominate the platform's daily rankings.

Directed by Patrick Hughes—the filmmaker behind The Hitman’s Bodyguard—the film stars Ritchson as an elite Army Ranger caught in a deadly standoff against an extra-terrestrial threat. According to data from FlixPatrol, the movie reached the top of the charts in over 80 countries within its first 72 hours. This rapid ascent marks one of the strongest openings for a Netflix original film so far this year.

The success of War Machine solidifies Ritchson’s status as a top-tier action star following his breakout in Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher. While Netflix has not yet released specific viewing hour totals, the film’s consistent hold on the #1 position suggests it is on track to become one of the service's most-watched titles of the spring season. Fans are already flooding social media to praise the film's intense choreography and Ritchson's physical performance.