Another weekend has arrived, and with the summer heat in full swing, escaping into an air-conditioned room for a solid movie night is easily the best game plan. However, queuing up Prime Video can quickly turn a relaxing evening into an endless cycle of browsing, since there’s so many movies in the streamer’s library. Plus, Prime Video constantly cycles massive studio blockbusters and fresh originals into its rotation.
Instead of burning half your evening staring at the home screen trying to decide what’s actually worth your time, we’ve taken care of the heavy lifting for you by choosing three movies. This includes a nostalgic fantasy reboot, a heartwarming animated sci-fi movie, and a zombie survival flick starring Brad Pitt. For more, check out the 8 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more.
‘Masters of the Universe’ (2026)
Deep passion for a franchise often enhances how much you enjoy its films. “Masters of the Universe” (spanning 1982 action figures, animated series, and the Dolph Lundgren movie) boasts a dedicated fanbase now backing the 2026 reboot on Prime Video. Originating after Mattel missed out on “Star Wars,” He-Man was built to rival Kenner. Following years of production delays, Amazon and Mattel Films finally brought Eternia back with a massive budget. The best description for this reboot is simple, easy-to-digest comfort food wrapped in a fantasy shell.
Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) is a young man who has spent years on Earth unaware of his true origins. After discovering the Sword of Power, Adam returns to the distant planet of Eternia, where he learns his home has fallen under the control of the ruthless Skeletor. Joined by allies including Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan (Idris Elba), Adam must reclaim his place and transform into He-Man, the legendary warrior destined to protect Eternia. Check out our “Masters of the Universe” review for more.
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‘The Wild Robot’ (2024)
DreamWorks’ critically acclaimed animated feature “The Wild Robot” is adapted from Peter Brown’s best-selling 2016 novel of the same name, which earned multiple major award nominations, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the Academy Awards. Moving away from photorealistic animation and traditional glossy CGI, the filmmakers developed a custom hand-painted watercolor aesthetic, with director Chris Sanders citing classic Disney hand-drawn animation and the works of Hayao Miyazaki as key visual inspirations.
Roz (Lupita Nyong'o) is a service robot that is shipwrecked on a remote island. After awakening among unfamiliar wildlife, Roz must work through the challenges of her new surroundings while searching for a way back home. Her journey changes when she discovers an orphaned gosling and takes on the responsibility of raising it. With help from a clever fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal) and the island’s other creatures, Roz learns how to care for the young bird, Brightbill (Kit Connor), while preparing him for his future.
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‘World War Z’ (2013)
Forget the classic, slow-stumbling zombies from “The Walking Dead” (they’re obviously creepy but pretty easy to outrun). “World War Z” completely flips that script, unleashing terrifying, sprinting hordes that move like swarming insects and literally scale buildings. While it basically tosses out Max Brooks’ famous source novel in favor of its own thing, the movie still delivers a relentless, heart-pounding disaster thrill ride that horror fans will love. Plus, a sequel is reportedly in development, making it the perfect time to stream.
“World War Z” follows Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), a former United Nations investigator, as a sudden, hyper-aggressive zombie pandemic erupts globally. To secure safe shelter for his family aboard a military ship, Gerry agrees to lead a global search for the origin of the outbreak to find a cure. Traveling across South Korea, Israel, and Wales, he dodges massive, fast-moving swarms of the infected. After observing that the infected seem to ignore certain individuals, Gerry tests a dangerous theory at a medical facility to find a way for humanity to survive. Oh, and Paramount has officially confirmed that a 'World War Z' 2 is in the works.
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