Prime Video has released a new clip for the upcoming film Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War, giving viewers a look at what the studio is calling a "Rooftop Debrief." The movie, which brings John Krasinski back as the reluctant CIA analyst turned field operative, is set to stream exclusively on the platform on May 20.

Directed by Andrew Bernstein, the film marks the first big-screen installment of the Jack Ryan franchise since the Amazon series ended its run. Krasinski also co-wrote the screenplay with Aaron Rabin, based on a story by Noah Oppenheim and Krasinski. The film is produced by Allyson Seeger, Krasinski, and Andrew Form.

What the clip shows

The "Rooftop Debrief" clip, as the title suggests, drops viewers straight into a tense rooftop conversation between Jack Ryan and his former CIA boss James Greer, played by Wendell Pierce. The scene reveals the central crisis: an international covert mission that has unraveled into a deadly conspiracy, forcing Ryan to confront a rogue black-ops unit. The movie operates in real time, with lives on the line and the threat escalating at every turn.

According to the film's synopsis, Jack is reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage. He reunites with battle-tested CIA operative Mike November (Michael Kelly) and Greer, whose combined experience is the only edge they have against an enemy who knows their every move. Adding a new dynamic is MI6 officer Emma Marlowe, played by Sienna Miller, described as a razor-sharp unlikely new partner.

The clip and synopsis emphasize that the mission is deeply personal. The team navigates a treacherous web of betrayal, facing a past they thought was long put to rest. The film is billed as the most personal, high-stakes mission any of them have ever faced.

The full cast and creative team

Besides Krasinski, Pierce, Kelly, and Miller, the cast includes Max Beesley, JJ Feild, Douglas Hodge, and Betty Gabriel. Bernstein directed the film. The screenplay credit goes to Aaron Rabin and John Krasinski, with story by Noah Oppenheim and Krasinski. The film is based on characters created by Tom Clancy.

Producers are Allyson Seeger, John Krasinski, and Andrew Form. Executive producers are John J. Kelly, Alexa Ginsburg, Carlton Cuse, and Tom Clancy.

What this means for the franchise

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War is the first feature film in the Jack Ryan cinematic universe since the Amazon series, which ran for four seasons and was a hit for the streamer. The series established Krasinski as a modern Jack Ryan, and the film picks up with the same core characters — Greer and November are both series regulars. The addition of Sienna Miller's MI6 officer Emma Marlowe and a fresh threat suggests the franchise is expanding its scope beyond the CIA's domestic playground.

The decision to go straight to streaming rather than a theatrical release follows Amazon's strategy for other high-profile action titles. With a May 20 release date, the film arrives at the start of the summer movie season but competes directly with other streaming content rather than multiplex blockbusters.

When and where to watch

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting May 20. The "Rooftop Debrief" clip is already available on Prime Video's official channels.

If the clip is any indication, fans of the series can expect the same blend of tactical realism, personal stakes, and global conspiracy that defined the show. The real-time conceit — the entire story unfolds minute by minute — adds a ticking-clock pressure that the series occasionally used but never committed to for a full narrative.

Whether the film can match the show's pacing and character work remains to be seen, but the creative team has the advantage of existing chemistry among the leads. Krasinski, Pierce, and Kelly have worked together for seasons. Adding Sienna Miller to that mix gives the team a different kind of energy.

For now, the "Rooftop Debrief" clip offers a taste of the tension and the camaraderie that will define the mission. The countdown to May 20 has begun.