Tom Cruise's sequel, 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,' has surged in popularity on Netflix, currently ranking as the second most-watched movie in the U.S., while the original 'Jack Reacher' holds the fifth spot. Despite being poorly received by critics, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 38%, the film has found a new audience, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Cruise's star power. The first 'Jack Reacher' film, which premiered in 2012, performed better critically and commercially, grossing $217 million on a $60 million budget. Both films are based on Lee Child's novels, with the sequel focusing on Reacher's quest to clear a falsely accused military officer. Viewers have praised the films for capturing the essence of Reacher's character, and the franchise continues to flourish with a successful Amazon Prime series starring Alan Ritchson. The films' resurgence reflects a broader trend of revisiting beloved characters in cinema, even when sequels underperform initially.