What to watch: 10 trending movies on Amazon Prime Video

• Release Date: July 8, 2023
• Rating: 7.5/10
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller
• Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the world’s fate at stake and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan must consider that nothing can matter more than his mission—not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Why it’s popular: This movie has captured widespread attention and consistently ranks among the most-watched content. Based on thousands of viewer ratings, it has proven its broad appeal.

• Release Date: June 8, 2023
• Rating: 7.8/10
• Genres: Romance, Drama
• Starring: Nicole Wallace, Gabriel Guevara, Marta Hazas

Noah must leave her city, boyfriend, and friends to move into William Leister’s mansion, the flashy and wealthy husband of her mother Rafaela. As a proud and independent 17 year old, Noah resists living in a mansion surrounded by luxury. However, it is there where she meets Nick, her new stepbrother, and the clash of their strong personalities becomes evident from the very beginning.

Why it’s popular: Based on thousands of viewer ratings, it has proven its broad appeal. Strong ratings of 7.8/10 reflect positive audience reception.

• Release Date: November 13, 2024
• Rating: 6.7/10
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
• Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Why it’s popular: This movie has captured widespread attention and consistently ranks among the most-watched content.

• Release Date: February 12, 2025
• Rating: 7.4/10
• Genres: Romance, Drama
• Starring: Asha Banks, Matthew Broome, Eve Macklin

18-year-old Noah moves from America to London, with her mother who’s recently fallen in love with William, a wealthy British businessman. Noah meets William’s son, bad-boy Nick, and soon discovers there is an attraction between them neither can avoid. As Noah spends the summer adjusting to her new life, her devastating past will catch up with her while falling in love for the first time.

Why it’s popular: Strong ratings of 7.4/10 reflect positive audience reception.

• Release Date: October 31, 2024
• Rating: 7.0/10
• Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
• Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka

After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security must team up with the world’s most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Why it’s popular: Strong viewer engagement and positive word-of-mouth have propelled this movie into the top tier. Action fans are drawn to its thrilling sequences and high-energy entertainment.

• Release Date: March 7, 2025
• Rating: 5.9/10
• Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Crime
• Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Michele Morrone

Stephanie and Emily reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.

Why it’s popular: Strong viewer engagement and positive word-of-mouth have propelled this movie into the top tier.

• Release Date: October 4, 2024
• Rating: 6.7/10
• Genres: Drama, Action, Horror
• Starring: Francisco Ortiz, José María Yázpik, Berta Vázquez

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

Why it’s popular: Compelling storytelling and character development keep audiences emotionally invested.

• Release Date: March 27, 2025
• Rating: 6.1/10
• Genres: Action, Adventure
• Starring: Zoé Marchal, Franck Gastambide, Bosh

By day, they’re invisible—valets, hostesses, and bartenders at a luxury hotel. By night, they’re the Carjackers, a crew of skilled drivers who track and rob wealthy clients on the road. As they plan their ultimate heist, the hotel director hires a ruthless hitman, to stop them at all costs. With danger closing in, can Nora, Zoe, Steve, and Prestance pull off their biggest score yet?

Why it’s popular: Action fans are drawn to its thrilling sequences and high-energy entertainment.

• Release Date: October 25, 2024
• Rating: 7.2/10
• Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
• Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.

Why it’s popular: Growing popularity and solid ratings make this movie a trending choice for viewers. Compelling storytelling and character development keep audiences emotionally invested.

• Release Date: October 16, 2024
• Rating: 6.6/10
• Genres: Horror, Mystery
• Starring: Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

Why it’s popular: Horror enthusiasts can’t get enough of its spine-chilling moments and suspenseful atmosphere.