In case you missed it, Prime Video wrapped up 2025 with key product enhancements and is heading into 2026 with a strong slate of new series, films, and documentaries. Here’s a quick recap of recent updates—alongside a look at what viewers can look forward to next.
Prime Video’s Enhanced Mobile Experience
Rolled out globally in 2025, Prime Video introduced updates to make mobile streaming more immersive, intuitive, and seamless—setting the foundation for even more enhancements coming in 2026.
What’s new on mobile:
A reimagined home page
The refreshed mobile home page auto-plays trailers and teasers while browsing, helping viewers quickly decide what to watch. Live sports and live TV content also auto-play, allowing users to jump straight into full-screen viewing.
With mobile-optimized portrait imagery, customers can now see up to 50% more titles on screen when browsing in portrait mode.
A redesigned viewing experience
The updated player supports one-handed viewing and multitasking. Viewers can explore cast details, trivia, and related content without pausing what they’re watching—keeping the experience uninterrupted.
What’s coming next:
Prime Video will continue to roll out additional mobile enhancements in 2026, including:
- Enhanced navigation for easier access to subscriptions
- Playback speed controls (0.75x, 1.25x, 1.5x)
- Mini-player mode for seamless multitasking within the app
- Redesigned Live TV experience with instant video and personalized, auto-playing live stations
Looking Ahead: Noteworthy Prime Video Titles in 2026
Prime Video’s 2026 slate brings together prestige dramas, global originals, fan-favorite franchises, documentaries, and thrillers:
- Young Sherlock (March 4, 2026)
A bold reimagining of Sherlock Holmes’ origin story from director and executive producer Guy Ritchie, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin with Colin Firth, Joseph Fiennes, and Natascha McElhone.
Press Site - 56 Days (February 18, 2026)
An eight-episode thriller adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s bestselling novel, starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia.
Press Site - The Boys – Season 5 (April 8, 2026)
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its fifth and final season, concluding with an epic finale on May 20, 2026.
Press Site - Cross – Season 2 (February 11, 2026)
Based on James Patterson’s bestselling book series, starring Aldis Hodge.
Press Site - Spider-Noir (2026)
A live-action Marvel series starring Nicolas Cage, available in both black-and-white and color.
Press Site - Love Me Love Me (2026)
A young adult romance film adapted from Stefania S.’s global Wattpad phenomenon.
Press Site - The CEO Club (February 23, 2026)
An eight-episode docu-series featuring Serena Williams, Thalia, Winnie Harlow, and other global leaders.
Press Site - Man on the Run (February 25, 2026)
An intimate documentary following Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles journey, directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville.
Press Site - Scarpetta (March 11, 2026)
A forensic crime thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling novels. - Press Site