Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to streaming with Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, his $543.3 million hit outside the Marvel franchise. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the 2011 sequel follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they take on the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. The film is now preparing for another run on streaming, bringing the detective duo’s adventure back to audiences.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows returns to HBO Max next month
Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is returning to streaming next month. According to Warner Bros. Discovery‘s press announcement, the 2011 mystery film will be available on HBO Max starting November 1, 2026.
Guy Ritchie returned to the world of Sherlock Holmes with Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, the follow-up to his 2009 detective film. Released in 2011, the sequel features a script by Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney.
Sherlock Holmes suspects Professor James Moriarty is behind a series of crimes spreading across Europe and begins investigating his rival’s activities. His pursuit becomes more urgent when Moriarty threatens Dr. John Watson and his wife, Mary, just as Watson prepares to step away from detective work. Holmes persuades his friend to help with one final investigation, which leads them to Madam Simza Heron.
As the three follow the clues, they uncover a conspiracy that could have serious consequences for Europe. Downey stars as Holmes opposite Jude Law as Watson. Jared Harris plays Moriarty, while Noomi Rapace portrays Simza Heron. The ensemble also includes Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes and Kelly Reilly as Mary Morstan.
The sequel received a mixed-to-positive response from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 60 percent critics’ score based on 224 reviews, while its audience score stands at 77 percent. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows also earned $543.3 million worldwide during its theatrical run, as per Box Office Mojo. Out of that total, approximately $357 million came from international markets, while domestic theaters contributed $186.6 million.
