20 Hollywood actors who ditched the big screen for streaming flicks

Zac Efron swapped wrestling and nostalgia for full-on buddy-comedy chaos in Prime Video's Ricky Stanicky, where a made-up childhood friend comes to life when his pals hire an actor (John Cena) to play him. It’s his freshest streaming flick yet. 

Adam Sandler swings back into familiar territory in Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2, reprising his role as the quirky golfer who always saves the day. 

Cameron Diaz made a stylish comeback in Netflix's Back in Action as a retired CIA agent dragged back into the fold. Her first film in over a decade is now streaming and continues to stun audiences worldwide. 

Eddie Murphy's latest project? A heist-comedy on wheels. Prime Video's The Pickup has him cruising through armored-car mayhem with Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer. 

J.Lo goes sci-fi thriller in Atlas, chasing rogue robots and high-stakes action. Despite the film's poor reviews, the 56-year-old actress delivered a strong performance, which helped the film reach the top of Netflix's streaming charts in 71 countries. 

Chris Hemsworth delivers an epic performance in this Netflix original that proves you don't need a movie theater for a blockbuster experience.

Anne Hathaway stars as a single mom who accidentally falls for the lead singer of the world's hottest boy band after a chance meeting at Coachella. The film handles its age-gap romance with surprising charm and genuine chemistry. But that's to be expected when Hathaway is at the center. 

Daniel Craig — I mean, Detective Benoit Blanc — is back in this Netflix original, trading New England autumn for a lavish Greek island to solve a murder mystery among a group of wealthy frenemies. 

Jake Gyllenhaal gets absolutely shredded to play an ex-UFC fighter hired to clean up a rowdy bar in the Florida Keys.

The Stranger Things star trades psychic powers for a sword in this fantasy flick where she has to save herself from a dragon.

Glen Powell co-wrote and stars in this action-comedy about a professor who moonlights as a fake hitman for the police. His charisma is off the charts as he adopts ridiculous disguises and accidentally falls for a client.

In a post-apocalyptic world, Tom Hanks plays one of the last men on Earth who builds a robot to take care of his dog. It's a simple, heartfelt, and beautifully performed story of survival and companionship.

Kaitlyn Dever gives a masterful performance as a young woman whose home is invaded by aliens in this incredibly tense sci-fi horror. It's a true nail-biter that tells its entire story with almost no dialogue.

Ryan Reynolds teams up with his younger self in this Netflix sci-fi adventure. It packs an emotional punch that you might not expect, amidst all the witty one-liners and futuristic fights.

Michael B. Jordan plays elite Navy SEAL John Kelly on a mission for revenge after Russian assassins target his family. It's an intense adaptation of Tom Clancy's work that fully delivers on the action front.

Mahershala Ali stars opposite Julia Roberts in this apocalyptic thriller about two families forced together during a mysterious national cyberattack. Looking for intensity? Then this is it. 

A suburban dad and used car salesman has to pack his unsuspecting family into their minivan for a road trip when his past as an elite government assassin catches up to him. It may sound intense, but trust us, this is a classic, easy-to-watch action-comedy that'll have you laughing and screaming. 

Regina King commands the screen as "Treacherous" Trudy Smith in this stylish Western, featuring a phenomenal ensemble cast. The film revitalizes the genre with incredible music, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable characters.

Henry Cavill plays the super-spy hero of a best-selling book series who isn't quite what he seems.

Andy Samberg is a wedding guest who gets stuck in a time loop, and things get complicated when he accidentally pulls the maid of honor in with him.