Here Are All the Movies Coming to Amazon Prime and Netflix This Week, Including ‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’

Here’s a quick, no-nonsense guide to the films landing this week across Amazon Prime and Netflix, with core details like plots, cast, directors, and writers so you can decide what to queue up without digging around.

‘Host’ (2020)

Arriving Thursday, October 23, on Amazon Prime, ‘Host’ is a British screen-life horror feature directed by Rob Savage and written by Savage, Gemma Hurley, and Jed Shepherd. It follows a group of friends who hold an online séance over Zoom during lockdown and unwittingly invite a demonic presence into their homes. The ensemble cast includes Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb, Radina Drandova, and Caroline Ward. Produced by Shadowhouse Films, the shoot was executed remotely during the pandemic, with Brenna Rangott editing the film into a taut, under-an-hour fright.

‘The Beast Within’ (2024)

Dropping Friday, October 24, on Amazon Prime, ‘The Beast Within’ is a British mystery-horror thriller directed by Alexander J. Farrell and written by Greer Ellison with Farrell. The story centers on a young girl and her mother who become entangled with ominous forces and family secrets, with Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, James Cosmo, and Caoilinn Springall among the principal cast. The film features cinematography by Daniel Katz and music by Jack Halama and Nathan W. Klein. It was produced by Filmology Finance and Future Artists Entertainment, with Signature Entertainment handling distribution.

‘Migration’ (2023)

Landing Friday, October 24, on Amazon Prime, ‘Migration’ is an Illumination animated adventure directed by Benjamin Renner from a screenplay by Mike White. The film follows the Mallard family—led by cautious dad Mack and fearless mom Pam—on a migration from New England through New York City to Jamaica. Voice roles include Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, Danny DeVito, and Carol Kane, with John Powell composing the score. Produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination, the film runs 83 minutes.

‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’ (2025)

Arriving Tuesday, October 21, on Netflix, ‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’ is a documentary investigating the downfall of Canada’s first Major League Baseball franchise and the forces that led to its relocation. Presented as a contemporary sports and business documentary, it examines ownership, stadium politics, and fan dynamics tied to the team’s 1990s peak and eventual collapse. The title appears on Netflix with a 2025 date. Genres include Canadian documentary, business documentary, and sports.

‘The Elixir’ (2001)

Coming Thursday, October 23, on Netflix, ‘The Elixir’ is an Australian independent feature written and directed by Colm O’Murchu. Screen Australia’s record for the project outlines a plot about ambitious advertising executive Peter Collins, whose career is derailed by executive rivalries, pushing him into a personal and professional reckoning. The film’s production credits include cinematography by Tom Gleeson and music by Steve Peach. It’s listed at 100 minutes in Australian databases and is often referenced simply as ‘Elixir’.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Debuting Friday, October 24, on Netflix, ‘A House of Dynamite’ is a real-time nuclear-crisis thriller from director Kathryn Bigelow, focusing on the minutes surrounding an imminent missile strike on a major U.S. city. The film stars Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, with the narrative constructed to emphasize contemporary anxieties about nuclear risk and decision-making under pressure. Recent coverage highlights Bigelow’s return to high-intensity, politically charged storytelling following earlier work in the national-security space. The project is newly featured in weekly streaming roundups and in interviews discussing its themes and approach.

What are you planning to watch first—drop your picks and thoughts in the comments!