Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘SAQUON’

If your Prime queue needs a quick refresh, this week brings a mix of brand-new premieres and essential classics—perfect for a weekend watchlist. From fresh Amazon originals and buzzy genre arrivals to stone-cold staples, here are ten picks drawn from the latest Prime drops and this month’s larger catalog additions.

‘Companion’ (2025)

A weekend getaway spirals after one guest is revealed to be a companion robot, turning a close-knit gathering into a high-stakes standoff. The film stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, with Megan Suri, Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend rounding out the ensemble. Written and directed by Drew Hancock and produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J.D. Lifshitz, it emphasizes a contained setting and character-driven tension. It lands on Prime on Saturday, October 18.

‘Our Fault’ (2025)

The finale of the contemporary-romance saga based on Mercedes Ron’s ‘Culpables’ novels follows Noah and Nick as they face the consequences of earlier choices amid family pressures and public scrutiny. Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara return in the lead roles, continuing arcs from the prior installments. Directed by Domingo González, this entry adapts the final stretch of the bestselling series with a focus on the couple’s inner circle. It debuts on Prime on Thursday, October 16.

‘Maintenance Required’ (2025)

An all-female mechanic shop owner unknowingly falls for her corporate rival through an anonymous online confidant. Madelaine Petsch and Jacob Scipio lead the cast, joined by Madison Bailey, Katy O’Brian, Inanna Sarkis, Matteo Lane, Julee Cerda, and Jim Gaffigan. The film is directed by Lacey Uhlemeyer, with a screenplay by Uhlemeyer, Roo Berry, and Erin Falconer, and it features work by cinematographer Hamish Doyne-Ditmas and editor Bruce Green. It arrives on Prime on Wednesday, October 8.

‘Saquon’ (2025)

This sports documentary follows Saquon Barkley across five years of personal video diaries, from ACL rehab and contract turbulence to his first season in Philadelphia and a championship run. Martin Scorsese serves as an executive producer, with the film built largely from Barkley’s self-recorded material. The feature is structured as a single-film narrative blending training-room scenes, on-field milestones, and home life. It premieres on Prime on Thursday, October 9.

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ (2025)

A wealthy super-fan lures a once-famous folk duo to reunite for a private show on a remote island, forcing old wounds into the open. Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan star as the estranged musicians, with Tim Key as their eccentric host. Directed by James Griffiths from a screenplay by Tim Key and Tom Basden, the film expands on their short ‘The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island.’ It lands on Prime on Friday, October 10.

‘John Candy: I Like Me’ (2025)

This feature-length portrait traces John Candy’s career from ‘SCTV’ to a string of beloved films, drawing on home videos, outtakes, and newly surfaced archival materials. Interviewees include family and collaborators reflecting on the work behind highlights like ‘Stripes,’ ‘Spaceballs,’ and ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles.’ Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds and team, the film also features music by Tyler Strickland. It debuts on Prime on Friday, October 10.

‘Dracula Untold’ (2014)

This dark fantasy action drama follows Vlad III as he makes a perilous pact to defend his people, planting the seeds of the Dracula legend. Luke Evans leads the cast as Vlad, alongside Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Charles Dance, Art Parkinson, and Diarmaid Murtagh. Directed by Gary Shore from a screenplay by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, the production blends historical touchpoints with supernatural myth and large-scale battles. It becomes available on Thursday, October 16.

‘Frankenstein’ (1931)

James Whale’s classic adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel follows Dr. Henry Frankenstein’s attempt to create life, culminating in tragedy and a now-iconic monster performance by Boris Karloff. Colin Clive stars as the doctor, with Mae Clarke as Elizabeth, in a production that cemented Universal’s horror legacy. The screenplay by Garrett Fort and Francis Edward Faragoh captures the story’s gothic atmosphere, while Whale’s direction set a template for genre storytelling. It joins Prime as part of the early October catalog wave.

‘Dr. No’ (1962)

The first cinematic outing for 007 sends James Bond to Jamaica to investigate a missing colleague and a mysterious scientist. Directed by Terence Young, the film stars Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, and Joseph Wiseman, establishing key elements of the franchise’s style and tone. The screenplay adapts Ian Fleming’s novel and introduced audiences to the hallmark theme and sleek espionage. It’s included in Prime’s broader October additions.

‘From Russia with Love’ (1963)

Bond’s second mission pits him against a trap involving a coveted Soviet decoding device and a ruthless assassin. Directed by Terence Young, it features Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, and Robert Shaw, with Cold War tension and an Istanbul backdrop shaping the action. The adaptation by Richard Maibaum is known for its train-fight set piece and refined spy craft. It arrives as part of the month’s classic-cinema drop on Prime.

Tell us which picks you’re pressing play on first this weekend—and why—in the comments!