# ‘Greyhound’ Meets ‘Jaws’ in the 97-Minute Sleeper Hit Taking Over the World

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/greyhound-meets-jaws-in-the-97-minute-sleeper-hit-taking-over-the-world/
- Published: 2026-09-25T17:20:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-25T18:57:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/beast-of-war-streaming-success-hbo-max-september-2026/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Beast of War becomes top 10 hit across 25+ countries on HBO Max
- WWII survival film blends military action with great white shark terror
- Critics favour it (90%), whilst audiences respond more reservedly (55%)

## Summary

Beast of War, a 2025 WWII action thriller from UK studio Cornerstone, has become a surprise streaming hit on HBO Max, ranking in the top 10 most-watched films globally across more than 25 countries. The film, directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, has captured international audiences with its unique premise blending survival drama and creature terror.

The film stars Australian soldiers stranded on a shrinking life raft in the Timor Sea during World War II, who must contend with enemy attacks, interpersonal conflict, and a great white shark. It has achieved a strong 90% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences gave it a more modest 55% on the Popcornmeter. Beast of War is available on HBO Max globally and on AMC+ in America.

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