: It received mixed reviews from critics, often criticized for unoriginal storytelling, but was praised for its action sequences and the performances of O'Brien and Keaton.
While the movie serves as an origin story for Mitch Rapp, fans of the Vince Flynn novels have noted significant departures from the book's specific plotlines. The film was intended to launch a franchise, but plans for a sequel were ultimately canceled due to its underwhelming box office performance. American Assassin (2017)
: The film has frequently trended on Netflix and is available on other streaming platforms like Paramount+.