TMDb/The Tomorrow War Movie Tom Cruise insisted on a theatrical release for a major film, defying the streaming trend. Explore how star power shapes movie distribution strategies. April 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - Movies that succeed in theaters often perform well on PVOD and streaming platforms, but one of the most remarkable home-video successes in recent years almost never reached theaters. During the pandemic, Paramount surprised the industry by selling its $200 million sci-fi blockbuster The Tomorrow War, starring Chris Pratt, directly to Prime Video.