‘Play Dirty’ Is Amazon Prime’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

From fresh premieres to comfort-watch classics, this week’s Prime Video viewing leans into slick heists, cozy holiday favorites, globe-trotting action, and a couple of under-the-radar genre gems. Here’s your quick guide to what everyone’s pressing play on, plus the essentials—who made them, who’s in them, and what they’re about.

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

Illumination and Nintendo team up for an animated origin tale featuring Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser. The film incorporates recognizable power-ups, environments, and music cues from across the game series. Voice performances drive the character dynamics while set pieces nod to platforming, kart racing, and arena battles. Its broad family appeal helped it become one of the highest-grossing animated releases of its era.

9. ‘A Working Man’ (2025)

David Ayer directs this action thriller—written by Ayer and Sylvester Stallone—about a construction worker who takes on a violent trafficking ring to help a colleague’s family. Jason Statham leads the cast, adapting the character from Chuck Dixon’s novel ‘Levon’s Trade’. The release rolled out from theaters to digital purchase and rental before landing on Prime for subscribers. Marketing emphasized grounded fight choreography and a blue-collar vigilante premise.

8. ‘No Time to Die’ (2021)

Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond closes story threads introduced across his tenure. Cary Joji Fukunaga directs a plot involving a bioweapon, old allies, and the return of key characters from earlier missions. The film features location photography across multiple countries, large stunt units, and a score that integrates classic franchise motifs. It also introduces new 00-agent dynamics within MI6.

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

Ron Howard’s live-action adaptation stars Jim Carrey as the Grinch in a visually dense Whoville brought to life with elaborate sets and makeup. The story follows the Grinch’s plot to sabotage the holiday before an unexpected change of heart. Production highlights include extensive prosthetics work and large-scale production design. It continues to resurface seasonally as a family holiday staple.

6. ‘Watch the Skies’ (2022)

A teen who believes her missing father was abducted joins a local UFO club and stumbles into a larger conspiracy in this Swedish sci-fi adventure from the Crazy Pictures collective. The film was produced after the creators discovered the real-life organization UFO Sweden, which investigates unexplained phenomena. It blends coming-of-age elements with retro-tinged adventure and analog tech sleuthing. An English-dubbed version, ‘Watch the Skies’, helped the film reach wider audiences.

5. ‘Wicked’ (2024)

This fantasy musical adapts the hit stage production, tracing the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda in the land of Oz. The film expands the backstory behind familiar Oz mythology, from political machinations to the origins of iconic characters. Big musical numbers anchor the narrative while reimagining signature songs for the screen. The production emphasizes large-scale sets, costume design, and spectacle in key sequences.

4. ‘Knight and Day’ (2010)

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star in an action-romcom about an unlucky civilian swept into a spy’s chaotic mission. Directed by James Mangold, it mixes chase sequences, globe-hopping set pieces, and screwball misunderstandings. The plot centers on protecting a powerful energy device while evading multiple agencies and assassins. It’s packed with elaborate stunts, car chases, and a playful tone throughout.

3. ‘Tremors’ (1990)

This creature-feature favorite teams Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward as handyman heroes battling subterranean monsters in a remote desert town. Ron Underwood directs a blend of practical effects, suspense set-pieces, and dry humor that spun off a long-running franchise. The film’s “Graboid” design and escalating siege structure help sustain tension across the town’s shrinking safe zones. It remains a staple of monster-movie marathons and late-night rewatches.

2. ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ (2025)

Directed by Colin Hanks and produced in part with Ryan Reynolds, this Prime Video documentary explores the life and legacy of beloved comedian John Candy. It features never-before-seen material and interviews with colleagues and family. The film traces Candy’s career across sketch comedy and blockbuster hits while addressing the personal challenges behind the laughs. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before its streaming release.

1. ‘Play Dirty’ (2025)

Shane Black directs this heist thriller based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, with Mark Wahlberg as the master thief and LaKeith Stanfield as his reluctant ally. The story follows a racetrack score that snowballs into a high-stakes clash with organized crime. Rosa Salazar, Tony Shalhoub, and Thomas Jane round out the ensemble. Released globally on Prime Video by Amazon MGM Studios.

Tell us which of these you watched this week—and what you think—down in the comments.