Gal Gadot’s action thriller The Runner is due to arrive on Prime Video this week, offering the actor a potential commercial rebound after recent expensive films underperformed. The article frames the film as a straightforward streaming action release, likening its premise to Taken and The Equalizer, and notes Prime Video’s recent success with similar titles.

Gadot’s Snow White reportedly earned just over $200 million worldwide against a budget exceeding $330 million, while Netflix’s Heart of Stone was reported to have cost $150 million. The article also highlights the growing appeal of mid-budget action films on streaming platforms, citing Prime Video releases such as Playdate, The Wrecking Crew and The Bluff, alongside Netflix hits that reportedly surpassed 100 million views.