Every Movie and TV Show Premiering on Prime Video This Week Including Oscar-Nominated Drama

Streaming audiences have an exciting lineup of new content to dive into this week, featuring post-apocalyptic science fiction, acclaimed literary adaptations, long-awaited television revivals, and true-crime retrospectives. Prime Video’s latest offerings bring a diverse range of storytelling from around the world directly to subscribers. Here is the complete guide to every title set 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’ premieres 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 with her mother. While dealing with a chronic illness, Ry unexpectedly falls for a local named Julián and begins to embrace life in the moment. However, hidden family secrets and the progression of her health condition threaten the new bond she has formed. The cast includes Maia Reficco, Eva Longoria, and Fernando Lindez in leading roles.

‘Nickel Boys’ (2024)

Based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ‘Nickel Boys’ officially debuts on Thursday, August 27. Directed by RaMell Ross, this 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 strives to maintain his idealism despite severe abuse, his friend Turner adopts a cynical outlook focused solely on survival. The adaptation employs an immersive visual style shot primarily from subjective perspectives to convey the personal weight of their ordeal. The production offers a poignant exploration of friendship, justice, and the lasting 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 original production, the storyline follows Beatriz Pinzón Solano as she navigates significant corporate challenges at the fashion company Ecomoda. Betty attempts to rebuild her relationship with her estranged teenage daughter Camila while assessing her long-term marriage to Armando Mendoza. Original stars Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello reprise their beloved roles alongside key members of the legacy cast. The series combines nostalgic humor with contemporary drama as the characters face new personal and professional milestones.

‘Barreda’ (2026)

The true-crime documentary ‘Barreda’ arrives on the streaming platform on Friday, August 28. This project examines the notorious 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.

Let us know which of these upcoming titles you plan to stream this week by sharing your thoughts in the comments.