‘Migration’ and All the Other Movies Coming to Netflix and Amazon Prime This Week

Here’s a quick, no-fuss guide to the films landing on Amazon Prime and Netflix between Monday, October 20 and Sunday, October 26, with concise plot primers and key credits so you can decide what to queue up next.

‘Host’ (2020)

Rob Savage’s screen-life chiller follows six friends who hire a medium for a séance over Zoom during lockdown—only to unleash a demonic presence that stalks each participant in real time. The film stars Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb, Radina Drandova, and Caroline Ward, and runs a lean 56–57 minutes. Savage co-wrote with Gemma Hurley and Jed Shepherd and shot the entire project remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. It arrives on Amazon Prime on Thursday, October 23.

‘The Beast Within’ (2024)

A British mystery-horror thriller set in the countryside, ‘The Beast Within’ centers on a young girl who suspects a creature is tied to a dark family secret, while a concerned mother and a distant father are drawn into the turmoil. Alexander J. Farrell directs from a screenplay by Greer Ellison and Farrell, with Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, and James Cosmo among the cast. Produced by Filmology Finance and partners, the feature runs about 98 minutes. It arrives on Amazon Prime on Friday, October 24.

‘Migration’ (2023)

From Illumination, ‘Migration’ is an animated adventure about the Mallard family—led by anxious dad Mack and daring mom Pam—who finally take a southbound trip from New England through New York City to Jamaica. Benjamin Renner directs from a screenplay by Mike White; the voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, Danny DeVito, and more. John Powell provides the score, with Universal and Illumination producing. It lands on Amazon Prime on Friday, October 24.

‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’ (2025)

This feature documentary investigates the downfall of Canada’s first MLB franchise, the Montreal Expos, tracing ownership decisions, stadium politics, labor strife, and fan disillusionment to ask who was ultimately responsible. Directed by Jean-François Poisson and produced by Attraction, it features interviews with figures connected to the team and chronicles the road to relocation. Netflix bills it as a Canadian sports and business documentary. It premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, October 21.

‘The Elixir’ (2001)

An Australian indie crime-thriller from writer-director Colm O’Murchu, ‘The Elixir’ follows ambitious ad executive Peter Collins as corporate rivalries spiral into danger after he lands a massive account. The cast includes Rhett Giles, Laurie Foell, and Tiriel Mora, with genre elements spanning mystery and drama. Synopses describe boardroom maneuverings colliding with criminal intrigue as careers hang in the balance. It arrives on Netflix on Thursday, October 23.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow’s apocalyptic political thriller tracks the U.S. government’s response when a single, unattributed nuclear missile targets Chicago, unfolding across command centers and the White House in near-real time. Written by Noah Oppenheim, the film stars Idris Elba as the U.S. President and Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker, alongside Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Gabriel Basso, Greta Lee, Jonah Hauer-King, and Jason Clarke; key collaborators include cinematographer Barry Ackroyd, editor Kirk Baxter, and composer Volker Bertelmann. Coverage and credits confirm a Venice premiere and October rollout ahead of streaming. It hits Netflix on Friday, October 24.

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