Alan Ritchson's Winning Streak: From War Machine to Motor City Alan Ritchson has had a stellar year with back-to-back hits. His roles in Netflix's 'War Machine' and the digital release of 'Motor City' showcase his ability to play both a strategic thinker and a silent, brooding anti-hero, proving his status as a versatile and bankable star. Simply put, 2026 is turning out to be Alan Ritchson's year. The actor has been on a roll in the past few years, working with the likes of Guy Ritchie in *The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare* and turning around his action-hero image with a comedy, *Playdate*, alongside Kevin James. But the first half of the year delivered back-to-back hits for him, and the streak continues. Earlier this year, Ritchson brought *War Machine* to Netflix, where he plays a grieving soldier trying to make it to the end of the line, but his plans go awry when an alien invasion happens amid a mock mission. He then tries to keep his troops alive while using both brains and brute force to defeat the aliens.The movie was a big hit, ruling the streaming service for days and eventually becoming one of Netflix's biggest hits. Last month, fans got another taste of Ritchson's menacing screen presence as *Motor City* became available on digital. Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, the movie was originally supposed to star Gerard Butler in the lead role. It follows an ex-con, played by Ritchson, who goes on a quest for vengeance against a gangster in 1970s Detroit.The movie sees a brooding Ritchson in silent mode, his mannerisms and physicality (and his hair) doing all the talking. The movie, which became an instant streaming hit, unfolds with very little dialogue and is aided by a thumping soundtrack, earning comparisons to *Drive*