'Reacher's Alan Ritchson Officially Replacing Jason Momoa in Sony's 'Helldivers'

Published Sep 18, 2026, 1:10 PM EDT Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider. He can be found in an IMAX screen, with his eyes watering and his ears bleeding for his own pleasure. He joined the news team in 2022 and accidentally fell upwards into a senior position despite his best efforts. For reasons unknown, he enjoys analyzing box office receipts, giant sharks, and has become known as the go-to man for all things Bosch, Mission: Impossible and Christopher Nolan in Collider's news division. Recently, he found himself yeehawing along to the Dutton saga on the Yellowstone Ranch. He is proficient in sarcasm, wit, Photoshop and working unfeasibly long hours. Amongst his passions sit the likes of the history of the Walt Disney Company, the construction of theme parks, steam trains and binge-watching Gilmore Girls with a coffee that is just hot enough to scald him. His obsession with the Apple TV+ series Silo is the subject of mockery within the Senior News channel, where his feelings about Taylor Sheridan's work are enough to make his fellow writers roll their eyes. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Managed Democracy isn’t going to spread itself across the galaxy, and if Super Earth needs somebody capable of punching an alien directly in the face, there aren’t many more qualified candidates than the human refrigerator currently playing Jack Reacher. After losing its original leading man earlier this summer, Sony’s take on one of PlayStation’s biggest gaming successes may have found exactly the sort of turkey-sized fists it needs. Alan Ritchson (Reacher) is officially in talks to star in Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ Helldivers, replacing Jason Momoa (Aquaman), who departed the project in June over reported creative differences. Justin Lin (Fast Five) remains attached to direct, with the sci-fi action movie currently scheduled to hit theaters on November 10, 2027. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Movie News Helldivers Alan Ritchson