Netflix's Explosive John Wick Meets Jason Bourne Action Thriller Is Officially One Of Streaming's Biggest Movies

Published Sep 1, 2026, 10:18 AM EDT Nick Bythrow is a Lead Writer for ScreenRant. He has been writing for the site since September 2022. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2022, where he triple majored in Journalism, Communications, and Media Studies. When he's not writing about TV and movies for ScreenRant and his blog, Frayed Branches, Nick is penning speculative fiction and poetry on Amazon. He lives outside Boston, Massachusetts. Netflix's explosive action thriller is a streaming juggernaut. The streaming platform's newest action thriller that's John Wick meets Jason Bourne has officially become one of streaming's biggest movies ever. Netflix is home to many action thriller movies, with the streaming platform being home to both action-packed originals and acquired movies from around the world. Some of the standouts on the service include Chris Hemsworth's Extraction movies, Aaron Pierre's Rebel Ridge, and the intensely-crafted Havoc starring Tom Hardy. But other, lesser-known movies also exist on the platform, and are making strong first impressions for audiences around the world. One of these films is Alpha, a Bollywood action thriller that was released in 2026. Now, according to data from Netflix, the movie has become one of the biggest streaming hits ever in the United States. Data from September 1, 2026 reveals Alpha is the Number 7 movie on the platform in the US, making it a strong action-focused entry on the streaming platform. This puts it ahead of supernatural thriller The Last House, teen comedy Don't Say Good Luck, and comedy film 72 Hours. Everything You Need To Know About Alpha Alpha follows the story of a genetically enhanced assassin who was kidnapped as a young girl and gained powers through a government experiment. During one of her missions, she ends up finding a core connection to her past, something that makes her realize the weapon she's been turned into. Armed with only a few facts about her true self and how she became a government weapon, she turns against her captors, intent on hunting them down. The Indian movie focuses on her quest, alongside the many other faces and places involved. The movie was originally released in July 2026, with its recent success on Netflix coming almost two months after it first came out. Its US success in particular is noteworthy, as it's an international film that has surpassed a number of US-based productions in popularity. It goes to show the power of Bollywood on Netflix, with the streaming service providing a number of movies in the genre for audiences around the world to watch. In this case, the US has become of core importance for this particular Bollywood production. Why Alpha Is A Streaming Success Image via Netflix It's not surprising that Alpha is a streaming success, given how compelling its core mystery is. The main character is looking for answers, bringing the audience along for the ride as new layers to her past are peeled back and recontextualized throughout. It helps that the movie prioritizes action as a core focus, featuring a number of high-octane, occasionally brutal sequences as she enacts revenge on those who destroyed her life. Her mission is action-heavy and understandable, with a number of important sequences throughout that elevate her characterization. While it's a rather underground hit amongst the sea of Bollywood movies Netflix has to offer, Alpha hits all the right buttons that John Wick and Jason Bourne do in terms of action and intrigue. It helps the movie deliver a strong, ever-growing slate of action sequences, all of which help to make the story and its presentation all the more compelling.