Tom Hanks’ 91-Minute War Thriller Officially Remains a Global Streaming Smash
Tom Hanks’ 2020 war thriller *Greyhound* remains a major streaming success, despite its planned cinema release being cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its continued popularity highlights how films released directly to streaming at the time could find a lasting global audience.
Hanks plays a US Navy commander leading an Allied convoy across the Atlantic while German submarines pursue it. The film has 76% scores from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. A sequel, *Greyhound 2*, is in production, with Hanks and Stephen Graham returning.
- *Greyhound* remains a global streaming hit.
- The film moved to streaming during the pandemic.
- Hanks and Stephen Graham are returning for a sequel.
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Greyhound is a war thriller starring Tom Hanks that was released in 2020. The film was originally planned for cinema release, but was instead released directly to streaming services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film follows Hanks as a United States Navy commander leading an Allied convoy across the Atlantic Ocean whilst being pursued by German submarines. The film has been well-received by both critics and audiences.
The film's continued popularity demonstrates that films released directly to streaming during the pandemic can achieve sustained global success. This challenges the traditional view that major films require cinema releases to reach broad audiences.