Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Is Amazon Prime’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
Amazon Prime Video continues to attract a vast audience with its varied selection of blockbuster films, family animations, and eagerly awaited new releases. This week’s top films highlight a blend of newly released theatrical titles, classic science fiction adventures, and upcoming cinematic features that are capturing global interest. From thrilling action-packed stories to heartwarming animated films, these selections represent the most popular choices among streaming viewers right now. Here’s a look at the films leading the streaming charts this week.
‘The Martian’ (2015)
During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. With only a limited supply of resources, the stranded botanist must rely on his ingenuity, wit, and determination to find a way to communicate with Earth that he is alive. Meanwhile, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to rescue him, while his crewmates devise a daring plan to bring him home. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, this science fiction film received critical acclaim for its realistic scientific portrayals and suspenseful storytelling.
‘A Working Man’ (2025)
Former black ops soldier Levon Cade leaves his distinguished military career to lead a quiet life in construction. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when his boss’s daughter, whom he considers family, is kidnapped by human traffickers. Cade must tap into his lethal skills to track her down and bring her home safely. This action film is directed by David Ayer and features a star-studded cast including Jason Statham, Michael Peña, and David Harbour.
‘World War Z’ (2013)
Former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane is thrust into a race against time to halt a global zombie pandemic that is toppling nations. As the deadly virus spreads rapidly across continents, Lane journeys worldwide in search of patient zero and a potential cure. He must navigate perilous quarantine zones and collapsing cities to protect his family and ensure humanity’s survival. This action-horror thriller is based on the popular 2006 novel by Max Brooks.
‘Despicable Me 4’ (2024)
Former supervillain Gru welcomes a new addition to his family, Gru Junior, who seems intent on causing chaos for his father. Their tranquil lives are soon interrupted when a dangerous new villain named Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison. To ensure their safety, the family must relocate to a safe house under new identities while the Minions undergo chaotic superhero experiments. This animated comedy continues the highly successful franchise produced by Illumination Entertainment.
‘Do Not Enter’ (2026)
A group of young explorers embarks on an investigation of a mysterious, long-abandoned hotel. During their exploration, they inadvertently encounter a terrifying supernatural entity that haunts the premises. Complicating matters further, they also cross paths with a rival group seeking a legendary hidden treasure within the hotel walls. Directed by Marc Klasfeld, this horror-thriller features Francesca Reale, Nicholas Hamilton, and Adeline Rudolph in lead roles.
‘Superman’ (2025)
Clark Kent works as a journalist in Metropolis while balancing his duties as the iconic hero Superman. This cinematic adaptation focuses on the protagonist’s journey to reconcile his extraterrestrial Kryptonian heritage with his ordinary Midwestern upbringing. He must navigate a world that struggles to understand his immense power while facing formidable adversaries in the city. Directed by James Gunn, the film stars David Corenswet as the titular hero alongside Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult.
‘Moonfall’ (2022)
A mysterious force knocks the Moon out of its orbit, setting it on a collision course with Earth. With only weeks before impact, a former astronaut turned NASA executive persuades a discredited colleague and a conspiracy theorist to embark on a desperate space mission. This unlikely team travels into deep space to uncover the dark secret behind the lunar anomaly and save humanity. This science fiction disaster film showcases signature destructive set pieces directed by Roland Emmerich.
‘The Sheep Detectives’ (2026)
An aging shepherd named George Hardy often reads classic murder mysteries aloud to his flock of sheep. Unbeknownst to him, the clever animals comprehend every word and debate the identities of the culprits for hours. When George is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the sheep realize he has been murdered and decide to take matters into their own hooves. This unique family adventure is directed by Kyle Balda and features an ensemble voice cast including Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson.
‘Ruthless’ (2023)
A high school coach is left heartbroken after his young daughter is brutally murdered. When one of his vulnerable students is abducted by human traffickers, he decides to take justice into his own hands to rescue her. He embarks on a dangerous and violent journey to dismantle the criminal organization responsible for the kidnapping. This action-thriller stars Dermot Mulroney and is directed by veteran filmmaker Art Camacho.
‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)
A former science teacher named Ryland Grace awakens aboard a spaceship light-years away from Earth with no memory of his identity or purpose. As his memories slowly return, he realizes he is tasked with solving a complex scientific mystery to save humanity from an extinction-level solar crisis. To succeed, he must utilize his unorthodox scientific theories and form an unexpected alliance with an alien survivor. This highly anticipated science fiction film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller.
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