Exclusive: 'Reacher' Season 4 Run Times Revealed

Published 08/10/2026, 8:05 AM CDT

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This is an exciting year for the Reacher fandom. The franchise is not only returning for a new season, but even before the premiere of Season 4, the show has already been confirmed to return for another season. That means there will be plenty of new action in store for the former U.S. Army major. However, for now, the focus remains on the upcoming fourth season.

With only a few days left until the premiere, there is much hype surrounding the show and its episodes. While the secrets and action can be found out as the season progresses, here is a look at the runtime of each episode.

A glimpse of Reacher season 4 runtime

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Reacher Season 4 will be released on August 12, 2026. While the first three episodes will likely be released together on premiere day, the remaining five episodes are expected to arrive weekly. And each episode is expected to be packed with action, tension, and drama. According to the screeners, here is a closer look at the runtime of each episode.

Episode 1 - 44 minutes

Episode 2 - 47 minutes

Episode 3 - 42 minutes

Episode 4 - 42 minutes

Episode 5 - 45 minutes

Episode 6 - 39 minutes

Episode 7 - 41 minutes

Episode 8 - 56 minutes 

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Each episode is expected to be released weekly on Wednesdays, with the season finale expected to arrive on September 16, 2026. The previous seasons were based on K****** Floor (1997), Bad Luck and Trouble (2007), and Persuader (2003), respectively. The new season is expected to adapt Lee Child’s 2009 novel Gone Tomorrow. However, Season 4 will reportedly introduce some changes that differ from the source material.

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One such change is in the character names in the show.

Major changes coming up in Reacher season 4

Although Reacher Season 4 will adapt Lee Child’s Gone Tomorrow, several characters have received new names in the series. Theresa Lee is a local cop who worked with Reacher during his investigation. She is now Tamara Green, as per Men's Journal. Moreover, Susan Mark has been renamed Susan Merrick. 

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Susan's brother, Jacob Mark, is now Jacob Merrick. He is another police officer who teamed up with Reacher on the investigation. Svetlana Hoth is renamed Amisha Hoth. Interestingly, the season also introduces Russell Plum, played by Kevin Weisman. This new character, who appears to be a freelance journalist, investigates the same conspiracy. So, there is much to look forward to in the new season of the show.

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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