‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ Is Amazon Prime’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

Amazon Prime Video’s movie chart this week is a cozy mix of snowy holiday romances, prestige drama, big-budget fantasy, and high-octane action, with a few familiar franchise favorites thrown in for good measure. From brand-new originals produced directly for the service to earlier theatrical hits that have found a second life on streaming, these titles are drawing huge viewing numbers from subscribers who want something seasonal, spectacular, or just plain fun to put on tonight.

10. ‘The Woman in the Yard’ (2025)

‘The Woman in the Yard’ is a psychological horror film from director Jaume Collet-Serra, produced by Blumhouse Productions. The plot centers on a mother and her children living in a rural home whose lives are disrupted by the repeated appearance of a veiled woman in their front yard delivering ominous warnings. Starring Danielle Deadwyler and Russell Hornsby, the movie had a theatrical release before quickly moving to premium digital availability on platforms including Amazon’s storefront. Viewers can rent or buy it through Prime Video, and its combination of contained setting, family tension, and supernatural dread has helped it gain traction among horror fans browsing for new releases.

9. ‘No Time to Die’ (2021)

‘No Time to Die’ serves as Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond, closing out the character arc that began with ‘Casino Royale’. The story sees Bond pulled out of retirement to help rescue a kidnapped scientist and track a new bioweapon threat connected to villain Lyutsifer Safin, leading to missions across multiple countries. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the movie brings back many recurring characters from Craig’s earlier entries and features one of the most expensive productions in the franchise’s history. After its theatrical release and later physical media rollout, it joined the digital offerings on Prime Video, where it continues to attract viewers interested in the conclusion of this particular Bond era.

8. ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ (2023)

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is Illumination and Nintendo’s animated feature that follows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser across the Mushroom Kingdom in a story built around platforming-inspired set pieces. The voice cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black, and the film became a global box-office hit, surpassing $1 billion and setting records for video game adaptations and animated openings. After its theatrical run, it was released for digital rental and purchase and remains available on Prime Video’s store as a family-friendly option. Continued interest has been boosted by the announcement of a sequel, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, which keeps new viewers discovering or revisiting the first film on streaming platforms.

7. ‘Red One’ (2024)

‘Red One’ is a Christmas-themed action comedy directed by Jake Kasdan and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. The film imagines a high-stakes holiday mission that pulls together Santa’s world and modern action-movie tropes, with an ensemble cast that also includes Lucy Liu and J. K. Simmons. It received a hybrid release strategy: a limited theatrical run followed by a focus on streaming performance on Prime Video, where Amazon aimed to recoup most of its substantial production and marketing costs. Once it arrived on the service, the movie became a seasonal tentpole for the platform, particularly around the holidays.

6. ‘A Working Man’ (2025)

‘A Working Man’ is an action thriller directed by David Ayer and adapted from Chuck Dixon’s novel ‘Levon’s Trade’. Jason Statham stars as Levon Cade, a former special forces operative who has taken a construction job and is drawn back into violence when his employer’s daughter is kidnapped by traffickers. The film, produced in part by Amazon MGM Studios, was released theatrically in March 2025 and later added to Prime’s digital catalog. Its blend of solo-operator rescue mission, criminal underworld investigation, and straightforward action set pieces has helped it perform strongly with home audiences after its box-office debut.

5. ‘Wicked’ (2024)

‘Wicked’ adapts the first half of the hit Broadway musical, itself based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, focusing on the friendship and eventual rift between Elphaba and Glinda in the land of Oz. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film combines large-scale musical set-pieces with an origin story that reframes the “Wicked Witch of the West” as a misunderstood outsider. After a major theatrical run and significant box-office success, the movie moved to premium digital platforms, where it quickly topped VOD charts on services including Amazon’s store. Viewers on Prime Video can rent or buy it at home, and interest remains high ahead of the planned sequel that will complete the narrative.

4. ‘Play Dirty’ (2025)

‘Play Dirty’ is a heist-focused action thriller directed by Shane Black and based on the ‘Parker’ crime novels by Donald E. Westlake. Mark Wahlberg plays Parker, an expert thief who assembles a crew—played by LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, and others—for a major score that puts them at odds with both organized crime and their own competing agendas. Produced by Team Downey and released by Amazon MGM Studios, the film debuted directly on Prime Video on October 1, making it a marquee streaming title rather than a traditional theatrical release. Its presence at the top of multiple Prime “most-watched” rundowns this week reflects strong engagement from viewers seeking a gritty, twist-heavy caper.

3. ‘Hedda’ (2025)

‘Hedda’ is Nia DaCosta’s modern film reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s play ‘Hedda Gabler’, relocating the story to 1950s England. The movie stars Tessa Thompson in the title role, supported by Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss in a cast that emphasizes the women at the center of the drama. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was released in U.S. theaters and then added to Prime Video, where Amazon MGM Studios is distributing it digitally. The plot follows Hedda’s dissatisfaction in her marriage and the arrival of her former lover, leading to one intense night of manipulation, shifting power, and emotional fallout.

2. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ brings Dr. Seuss’s classic story into live action, with Jim Carrey starring as the Grinch who schemes to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. Directed by Ron Howard, the movie expands the original tale with an origin story for the Grinch, large-scale sets, and extensive prosthetic makeup work that became famous in its own right. The production was mounted by Imagine Entertainment and released by Universal Pictures, going on to become one of the highest-grossing holiday films ever. Today it returns to heavy seasonal viewing every year, and on Prime Video it’s a go-to option for families looking for a feature-length Christmas staple.

1. ‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ (2025)

‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ follows Joy, a New York fashion designer who travels to Colorado for a holiday trip and ends up stranded after an unexpected romantic setback. Rescued during a snowstorm by Ridge, a reclusive local, she slowly rebuilds her confidence and rethinks what she wants from both love and her career. The film stars Shannon Thornton and Tosin Morohunfola and is written and directed by Tyler Perry for Amazon as a Prime Video original. It’s available to stream at no extra cost to Prime members in supported regions, where it currently sits among the service’s top U.S. titles.

Share which of these movies you’ve watched on Prime this week—and which one you’re queuing up next—in the comments below.