Lucky Strike Tops Hulu Chart After October 26 Debut
Rod Lurie's WWII film Lucky Strike, starring Scott Eastwood, reached No. 1 on Hulu after its October 26 streaming premiere.
Lucky Strike has become the number one film on Hulu after debuting on the platform on October 26, according to collider.com. The World War II drama is directed by Rod Lurie and stars Scott Eastwood.
The film is set during the Battle of the Bulge and follows American soldier John Castle, played by Eastwood, trapped behind enemy lines. Colin Hanks, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Taylor John Smith also star.
The Hulu success follows a quieter theatrical run. Lucky Strike opened in theaters on June 26, 2026, and earned only about $1.5 million at the domestic box office. Reviews were mixed, praising the action while noting reliance on war-movie clichés.
The film arrives in a crowded field of World War II cinema. Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg, premiered nearly thirty years before this article; the Second World War itself ended in 1945.
Quick answers
When did Lucky Strike come to Hulu?
It debuted on the platform on October 26.
Who directs Lucky Strike?
Rod Lurie directs, and Scott Eastwood stars as John Castle.
How did Lucky Strike perform in theaters?
It opened on June 26, 2026, and earned about $1.5 million at the domestic box office.