Here Are All the Movies Coming to Amazon Prime This Week, Including ‘Drop’

Here’s a quick guide to what’s arriving on Prime this week, with the essential plot points, key cast, and creative leads so you can decide what to queue up first.

‘Playdate’ (2025)

Arrives Wednesday, November 12. This action-comedy is directed by Luke Greenfield and written by Neil Goldman, following suburban dads who get tangled up with mercenaries during a chaotic night. The ensemble features Kevin James, Alan Ritchson, Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, Isla Fisher, Benjamin Pajak, and Banks Pierce. Behind the camera are cinematographer Darran Tiernan and editor Joe Mitacek, with music by Jeff Cardoni and Charlie Nguyen Kim; production companies include WideAwake Pictures, Nickel City Pictures, and A Higher Standard. Character names include Brian Jennings (James), Jeff Eamon (Ritchson), Emily (Chalke), Simon Maddox (Tudyk), Gordon (Root), and Leslie (Fisher).

‘Belén’ (2025)

Arrives Friday, November 14. Based on Ana Correa’s nonfiction book ‘Somos Belén,’ this Argentine historical legal drama is directed by and stars Dolores Fonzi, with a screenplay by Fonzi, Laura Paredes, Agustina San Martín, and Nicolás Britos. The story follows attorney Soledad Deza as she fights for a young woman unjustly imprisoned after being accused of an illegal abortion; cast includes Camila Pláate, Laura Paredes, Julieta Cardinali, Luis Machín, César Troncoso, Sergio Prina, Lili Juárez, and Ruth Pláate. The film was produced by K&S Films with Amazon MGM Studios, shot in Tucumán, and features cinematography by Javier Juliá, editing by Andrés Pepe Estrada, and music by Marilina Bertoldi. It was selected as Argentina’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

‘Drop’ (2025)

Arrives Friday, November 14. Directed by Christopher Landon and written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, this thriller centers on a widowed mother whose first date in years spirals when threatening messages force terrifying choices; the leads are Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar, with Violett Beane and Jeffery Self in supporting roles. The production comes from Blumhouse Productions and Platinum Dunes, with Marc Spicer as cinematographer, Ben Baudhuin as editor, and Bear McCreary composing. The film premiered at SXSW and later released theatrically in the United States; character details include Violet (Fahy) and Henry (Sklenar). Critical coverage highlights its tech-driven tension and Fahy’s performance.

‘Mamma Mia!’ (2008)

Arrives Saturday, November 15. Phyllida Lloyd directs this jukebox musical romantic comedy written by Catherine Johnson and based on the stage hit built around ABBA songs. The ensemble cast includes Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, and Dominic Cooper; Haris Zambarloukos served as cinematographer and Lesley Walker as editor, with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Set on the Greek island of Kalokairi, the story follows Sophie as she invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding in hopes of discovering her father. The film was produced by Littlestar Productions and Playtone and became a major worldwide box-office success.

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