Reacher’s streaming fate has been confirmed following the major merger between Paramount and Skydance, confirming the action show’s future. The merger between Paramount and Skydance has split TV production focus between two companies: CBS Studios and Paramount TV Studios. CBS Studios was in charge ofseasons ofReacherafter the original PTVS shut down, leaving the series' production fate unclear.
Now,Deadlinehas confirmed thatReacher, alongside its spinoff,Negaley, and Prime Video’sCross, will be moving production from CBS Studios to the new PTVS. All three had been co-productions between Skydance TV and CBS Studios for the last year, but will now all fall under the PTVS umbrella with other streaming TV shows that don’t air on Paramount+.
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While the change for Prime Video’s action series isn’t going to be felt on the audience side of things, it does mean a new studio will be in charge of the show going forward.The current incarnation of PTVS producesFoundationfor Apple TV+,Emily in Parisfor Netflix,Dexter: Ressurectionfor Showtime, and Taylor Sheridan’s TV shows for Paramount+.
Reacherseason 4is currently in production, withfilming beginning in Philadelphia on July 10, 2025. It seemed apparent that, given its success, the merger wouldn’t negatively impact the series' fate. However, it does mean CBS Studios will no longer be in charge, the baton passing to PTVS as the franchise continues. But this doesn’t negatively impact the show.
Reacherseason 4 is based on the thirteenthJack Reachernovel,Gone Tomorrow.
Instead, the series is simply moving production companies to the one under Paramount’s umbrella that specializes in creating streaming TV.The move’s inclusion of theupcomingNeagleyspinoffneatly keeps the entire franchise under the same core production company. It’s a move that will ensure both shows are on the same page in terms of production and release.
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Changing production companies seems like it’ll be beneficial forReacher, withthe show now under the same streaming umbrella as every other Paramount production that’s on other streaming services.While PTVS will also be in charge of cable shows likeYellowstonespinoffY: Marshals, its focus on streamer-centric dramas makes the move fitting, and potentially even more beneficial.
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Luckily, it seems the move will not be impacting the show’s current production, withReacherseason 4 still filming as of writing. The series is expected to continue on Prime Video, even with its change to PTVS as its core production company. Whether this impacts the show long-term remains unclear, but Paramount seems determined to ensure it remains successful.
