Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including a New Action Comedy

Amazon Prime Video is expanding its streaming catalog this weekend with a diverse selection of new releases and cinematic classics. Viewers can choose from high-octane action comedies, independent dramas, and iconic films arriving on the platform throughout the end of January 2026. Whether you are seeking a 1970s disaster epic or a 1990s cult hit, this slate offers options for every type of film enthusiast. These titles are scheduled to become available for streaming between January 28 and January 31, 2026.

‘The Wrecking Crew’ (2026)

In ‘The Wrecking Crew’, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista star in a high-stakes action comedy directed by Angel Manuel Soto. The film follows two half-brothers, one a loose-cannon cop and the other a disciplined conspirator, who must work together to solve a cold case. Their clashing personalities provide significant comedic tension as they navigate various explosive set pieces throughout the story. This production marks a major collaboration between two of the industry’s most prominent modern action stars.

‘Preparation for the Next Life’ (2025)

‘Preparation for the Next Life’ is a poignant drama based on the award-winning debut novel by Atticus Lish. The story explores the lives of a Chinese immigrant and a traumatized Iraq War veteran who find an unlikely connection in Queens, New York. As they navigate the harsh realities of life on the margins of American society, they seek solace and survival in each other. The film focuses on themes of displacement, love, and the pursuit of a better future under difficult circumstances.

‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998)

Directed by the Coen Brothers, ‘The Big Lebowski’ follows Jeffrey ‘The Dude’ Lebowski after he is mistaken for a millionaire with the same name. After his rug is ruined, the laid-back protagonist becomes entangled in a complex kidnapping plot involving eccentric characters and nihilists. The film features an ensemble cast including Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore. It has since become a cult classic known for its idiosyncratic dialogue and surreal dream sequences.

‘Waterworld’ (1995)

‘Waterworld’ presents a post-apocalyptic vision of Earth where the polar ice caps have melted, leaving the planet entirely covered by water. Kevin Costner stars as the Mariner, a mutated human with gills who reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl find the legendary Dryland. They are pursued by the Smokers, a gang of scavengers led by a villainous leader known as the Deacon. At the time of its release, the film was notable for being one of the most expensive and ambitious productions ever made.

‘Leap Year’ (2010)

In ‘Leap Year’, Amy Adams portrays Anna, a woman who travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on February 29th, following an old Irish tradition. Her plans are derailed by inclement weather, forcing her to enlist the help of a cynical local innkeeper played by Matthew Goode. As the two travel across the Irish countryside together, they develop an unexpected romantic connection that challenges their outlooks on life. This romantic comedy explores the contrast between meticulous planning and the unpredictability of fate.

‘The Serpent and the Rainbow’ (1988)

‘The Serpent and the Rainbow’ is a horror thriller directed by Wes Craven, inspired by the non-fiction book of the same name. Bill Pullman stars as a Harvard researcher who travels to Haiti to investigate a mysterious powder used in Voodoo rituals to create “zombies.” He soon finds himself caught in a nightmare of political unrest and supernatural terror that blurs the line between reality and hallucination. The film blends elements of psychological horror with anthropological mystery in a unique Caribbean setting.

‘The Funhouse’ (1981)

Directed by Tobe Hooper, ‘The Funhouse’ centers on four teenagers who decide to spend the night inside a traveling carnival attraction. Their fun turns to terror when they witness a murder committed by a deformed man wearing a Frankenstein mask. The group becomes trapped within the mechanical confines of the funhouse and must find a way to escape a relentless killer and his father. The film is recognized for its atmospheric setting and the use of practical special effects common in 1980s slasher cinema.

‘Earthquake’ (1974)

‘Earthquake’ is a classic disaster film that depicts a massive seismic event devastating the city of Los Angeles. The story follows several interconnected characters, including an engineer played by Charlton Heston, as they struggle to survive the crumbling infrastructure and subsequent fires. The production was famous for its use of Sensurround, a sound process that created low-frequency vibrations in theaters to simulate the feeling of a tremor. It serves as a prominent example of the large-scale disaster movie craze that dominated the 1970s.

‘The Eiger Sanction’ (1975)

Clint Eastwood directs and stars in ‘The Eiger Sanction’ as Jonathan Hemlock, an art history professor and retired government assassin. Hemlock is blackmailed into performing one last “sanction” during a dangerous mountain climbing expedition on the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland. The film features authentic climbing footage, with Eastwood performing many of his own stunts on the actual mountain face without the use of stunt doubles. It combines the elements of an international spy thriller with a high-altitude survival drama.

‘The Beguiled’ (1971)

Set during the American Civil War, ‘The Beguiled’ stars Clint Eastwood as a wounded Union soldier who finds refuge at a Southern girls’ boarding school. His presence creates a tense atmosphere of sexual jealousy and psychological manipulation among the isolated women and girls. As he attempts to play the inhabitants against each other for his own benefit, the situation eventually spirals into betrayal and violence. The film is considered a dark departure from Eastwood’s typical western and action roles during that period of his career.

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