Overview
John Krasinski is slipping back into the Jack Ryan suit. The TV run that aired between 2018 and 2023 is being continued as a feature film, and Prime Video just dropped the first trailer for a movie called Ghost War — an original story that doesn’t appear to be lifted from Tom Clancy’s novels.
Trailer highlights
The teaser opens with a jaw-dropping blast that sets off a messy international headache. We get a clear sense of the villain — calm, smug, and apparently enjoying the chaos he’s creating — while a shaken James Greer is on the scene.
Greer calls in Ryan, who initially gives the classic reluctant-hero brush-off before getting roped back into the mess. The antagonists are framed as a smart, militarized group with brains and bite — not just cannon fodder for fight scenes.
Who’s in the cast
Alongside Krasinski, familiar faces return: Wendell Pierce is back as James Greer and Michael Kelly returns as Mike November. Betty Gabriel is also listed as returning, even if she doesn’t show up in the trailer.
New blood: Sienna Miller joins the project in a mystery role that looks likely to be central to the plot. Expect her to shake things up.
Behind the camera
Krasinski didn’t just act here — he helped shape the story with Noah Oppenheim and co-wrote the screenplay with Aaron Rabin, who wrote for the series. Andrew Bernstein, who directed episodes of the show, is at the helm for the movie.
Why it matters
This isn’t just another reboot — it’s a continuation for fans who liked the series’ mix of globe-trotting thrills and intelligence-driven drama. The trailer sells higher stakes and a smarter kind of bad guy, which should keep viewers invested beyond the explosions.
When to watch
Ghost War lands on Prime Video on Wednesday, May 20. If you liked the series, it’s a safe bet this will scratch that spy-thriller itch — and probably give Krasinski a few more heroic one-liners to chew on.