Every Movie and TV Show Premiering on Prime Video This Week, Including an Oscar-Nominated Drama
Streaming audiences have an exciting slate of new content to explore this week, spanning post-apocalyptic science fiction, acclaimed literary adaptations, long-awaited television revivals, and true-crime retrospectives. Prime Video’s latest lineup brings a diverse array of storytelling from around the globe directly to subscribers. Here is the complete guide to every title scheduled to arrive on the platform between Monday, August 24, and Sunday, August 30.
‘The Last Sunrise’ (2026)
Directed by Carlson Young, the romantic drama ‘The Last Sunrise’ arrives on the platform on Wednesday, August 26. Based on a story by author Anna Todd with a screenplay by Anna Klassen, the film follows a college student named Ry who travels to Mallorca for the summer alongside her mother. While coping with a chronic illness, Ry unexpectedly falls in love with a local named Julián and begins embracing life in the present moment. However, the emergence of hidden family secrets and the progression of her health condition threaten the new bond she has formed. The production stars Maia Reficco, Eva Longoria, and Fernando Lindez in the leading roles.
‘Nickel Boys’ (2024)
Based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ‘Nickel Boys’ makes its official debut on Thursday, August 27. Directed by RaMell Ross, the historical drama chronicles the harrowing experiences of two young Black students sentenced to the Nickel Academy, a corrupt juvenile reformatory in Jim Crow-era Florida. While Elwood Curtis attempts to hold onto his idealism despite severe abuse, his companion Turner maintains a cynical outlook focused strictly on survival. The adaptation utilizes an immersive visual style shot primarily from subjective point-of-view perspectives to convey the personal weight of their ordeal. The production delivers a poignant exploration of friendship, justice, and the enduring impact of institutional trauma.
‘Betty La Fea: The Story Continues’ (2024– )
Serving as the direct sequel to the iconic telenovela ‘Yo soy Betty, la fea’, the revival series ‘Betty La Fea: The Story Continues’ premieres on Friday, August 28. Set two decades after the events of the original production, the storyline finds Beatriz Pinzón Solano navigating major corporate challenges at the fashion company Ecomoda. Betty attempts to rebuild her relationship with her estranged teenage daughter Camila while evaluating the state of her long-term marriage to Armando Mendoza. Original stars Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello reprise their celebrated roles alongside key members of the legacy cast. The series blends nostalgic humor with contemporary drama as the characters face new personal and professional milestones.
‘Barreda’ (2026)
The true-crime production ‘Barreda’ arrives on the streaming platform on Friday, August 28. The project examines the infamous 1992 quadruple homicide in La Plata, Argentina, where dentist Ricardo Barreda murdered four members of his own family. Through a combination of archival footage, judicial documentation, and expert interviews, the release reconstructs the events leading up to the tragedy. The documentary analyzes the extensive media coverage, societal reactions, and psychological profile of the perpetrator during the high-profile legal proceedings. It provides a detailed retrospective on one of the most widely publicized criminal cases in Argentine history.
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