Wikimedia Commons/War Machine 2026 movie Celebrity Alan Ritchson's 'War Machine' is a Netflix hit with 39M+ views. Discover why the studio chose streaming over a theatrical release. April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Alan Ritchson's latest sci-fi action thriller, War Machine, has become a massive streaming success on Netflix, accumulating an impressive 39.3 million views within its first few days. Despite this strong performance, the film was released exclusively on Netflix, bypassing a traditional theatrical debut - a decision that has sparked curiosity about the reasons behind this choice.