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Weekends are made for marathoning great movies, and Prime Video is always one of the first streaming services I turn to when I’m looking for entertainment. After all, the Amazon-owned platform is always adding new options to its already sizeable movie library.
I’ve combed through all the new flicks added for January 2026 and found three worthwhile options that you should definitely add to your watchlist this weekend. My selections this week include one of the most beloved ‘80s comedies of the era, and a 2010s mockumentary that flopped at the box office but has developed a deserved cult following in recent years.
So, if you’re wondering what to watch on Prime Video this weekend, let me do the hard work for you. I'm here to prevent you from wasting a moment of precious movie-watching time. These are the 3 new to Prime Video movies that you should definitely consider streaming over the weekend.
‘The Breakfast Club’ (1985)
Boasting one of the most iconic endings in cinema history, perfectly scored by Simple Minds’ classic track “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” this 1985 teen comedy comes from genre titan John Hughes. It might just be the most reliable feel-good flick ever made, and while “The Breakfast Club” celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, its relatability hasn’t waned. It’s an undeniable ‘80s era classic, and its smart deconstruction of high school stereotypes remains expert. Plus, I’m going to repeat myself here, but you just cannot beat that perfect ending.
The beloved movie sees five high school students who each belong to a different clique (jock, nerd, outcast etc.) assigned Saturday detention, a punishment that will change their lives and how they view their classmates. Under the watch of a comically mean vice principal (Paul Gleason), each tells their story, and opens up to the group, sharing their perspective, hopes and fears. It’s made overnight stars of its entire cast, including Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson.
Watch "The Breakfast Club" on Prime Video now
‘Tully’ (2018)
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Charlize Theron headlines this emotionally impactful drama about motherhood from the screenwriter of “Juno.” It strikes a near-perfect balance between comedy and drama, and it certainly doesn’t pull its punches when it comes to its core subject matter. It’s also got a pretty neat wrinkle that I won’t spoil here, but this adds extra texture to the narrative, and gives you, as a viewer, much to ponder as the movie reaches its raw, but satisfying conclusion.
In "Tully," Marlo (Theron) is an archetypal suburban mom, about to give birth to her third child with husband Drew (Ron Livingston). However, Drew doesn’t quite understand the toll that motherhood is taking on Marlo, and when their new child arrives, Marlo’s struggles intensify. The solution is hiring a nighttime nanny, the eponymous Tully (Mackenzie Davis). At first, Marlo is reluctant to admit she needs the extra help, but eventually develops a tight bond with Tully.
Watch "Tully" on Prime Video now
‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’ (2016)
It’s no exaggeration to say that “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” ranks among the funniest movies of the past decade. One of my preferred metrics for judging a comedy is how quotable it is, and this hilarious mockumentary has several lines that I use near daily. The movie’s satirical spin on 2010s pop has aged a little now that we’re in the 2020s, but the numerous hilarious jokes are no less brilliant, and the silly tunes remain wonderfully absurd.
Framed as a documentary ala “This is Spinal Tap,” “Popstar” centers on Connor (Andy Samberg), a former member of boyband the Style Boyz, who has since gone solo under the name “Connor4Real.” When his new album is critically panned, and ticket sales decline for his world tour, he faces an existential crisis and must reconnect with his former bandmates. With new original music from Samberg’s “The Lonely Island,” this comedy leaps between immature gags and razor-sharp industry mockery in style.
Watch "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" on Prime Video now
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