Alan Ritchson's "Intoxicating" R-Rated Thriller Sets Major New Release In 2 Months

Published Nov 12, 2026, 1:49 PM EST Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at ScreenRant, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and lists. He studied creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer/journalist for The Borgen Project, an influential organization that fights global poverty. However, one of his proudest achievements is editing a Leonardo DiCaprio freakout compilation that has over 150K views on YouTube. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film critic on his personal website. Alan Ritchson's "intoxicating" R-rated thriller is revving up with a major new release in two months. The actor rose to fame as the muscle-bound title hero of Prime Video's hit action series Reacher, which debuted in 2022. Since then, he has also starred in a steady stream of action films, from Fast X (2023), The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024), Playdate (2025), War Machine (becoming Netflix's 10th most-watched movie of all time), and Runner (both 2026). Now, Ritchson's newest R-rated thriller, Motor City, will be released on Blu-ray on January 12, 2027, and is currently available to pre-order for $24.98 on Amazon and other retailers. It is also available to pre-order on DVD for $19.98, releasing on the same date. Otherwise, Motor City is currently streaming on AMC+ and Philo, and is available to rent or buy on platforms such as Prime Video from only $5.99. The quote, "intoxicating and unstoppable," which adorns the Blu-ray cover's front jacket, comes from Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com, who writes, "When Motor City lays off the jukebox approach and lets score composer Steve Jablonsky take the lead with his rumbling, shimmering synth work, the movie is intoxicating and unstoppable." Set in 1977 Detroit, Motor City stars Alan Ritchson as an ex-con on a quest for revenge against a local gangster (Ben Foster) who framed him for a crime and stole his girlfriend (Shailene Woodley). The movie uses minimal dialogue, letting its rock soundtrack and explosive set pieces drive the story forward. Directed by Potsy Ponciroli and written by Chad St. John, the cast also includes Pablo Schreiber, Ben McKenzie, Emmy nominee Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Amar Chadha-Patel, and Rafael Cebrián. Premiered at the Venice Film Festival back in August 2025, Motor City reviews were mostly positive, resulting in a 63% Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics claiming that its rollicking soundtrack and stylish visuals inject enough adrenaline to keep its engine roaring and make for an unforgettable ride, even though its sparse dialogue sometimes leaves the story sputtering. The movie was released in theaters in the United States in July 2026, and despite its 64% audience score, it made little impact at the box office, grossing just $3 million against its $30 million budget. For die-hard fans of Alan Ritchson, Motor City may be worth adding to your physical media collection on Blu-ray, but others may be better off checking it out on streaming. Release Date July 24, 2026 Runtime 103 Minutes Director Potsy Ponciroli Writers Chad St. John Producers Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Chad St. John, Cliff Roberts, Joshua Harris