By Any Means Ranks Second on Apple TV Days After Digital Debut
The Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II thriller also placed fifth on Amazon's digital storefront, according to movieweb.com.
By Any Means has become one of the most-watched titles on digital storefronts within days of its release. The film arrived on digital streaming on October 20, 2026, and two days later ranked as the second most popular rental or purchase in the Apple TV store, according to movieweb.com.
It was beaten to the top spot by Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Over the same period, By Any Means placed fifth among the most popular films in Amazon's digital storefront.
The film runs 105 minutes. Mark Wahlberg plays Mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays agent Wayne Strider. Giancarlo Esposito appears as civil rights activist Vernon Dahmer, and Elegance Bratton directed.
A theatrical run short of its budget
By Any Means opened in theaters over the Labor Day weekend of September 4, 2026. It earned $17 million at the box office against a $29 million budget, and holds a 49% critics rating and an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The opening of the film depicts events that also informed the 1988 film Mississippi Burning. Wahlberg's upcoming Weekend Warriors and Netflix's The Big Fix are in production, with no release dates set.
Quick answers
When did By Any Means come out on digital?
It arrived on digital streaming on October 20, 2026.
Who stars in By Any Means?
Mark Wahlberg plays Mafia hitman Greg Scarpa and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays agent Wayne Strider. Giancarlo Esposito plays Vernon Dahmer.
How long is By Any Means?
The film runs 105 minutes.