{
  "id": 1492158,
  "title": "Prime Video top 10 movies — here are the 3 worth watching this week (August 17-23)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/prime-video-top-10-movies-here-are-the-3-worth-watching-this-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/prime-video/prime-video-top-10-movies-here-are-the-3-worth-watching-this-week-august-17-23"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're not sure which movies to watch on Prime Video this week, look no further than the platform's top 10 most-watched list for guidance. While this ranking doesn't guarantee quality, it does provide a snapshot of the films currently dominating the streaming service.\n\nFrom the current top 10, three movies stand out as worthy of your time. First up is \"Masters of the Universe (2026)\" from Amazon MGM Studios. Despite underperforming at the box office, the fantasy blockbuster has held the No. 1 spot on Prime Video for over a week. He-Man fans missed out on the movie's big-screen debut but are now tuning in to stream it. With an impressive 86% viewer score on Rotten Tomatoes, \"Masters of the Universe\" offers a compelling story about Prince Adam's return to Eternia to save his people from Skeletor.\n\nNext is \"Project Hail Mary\" (2026), which has been a fan favorite this year. Adapted from Andy Weir's novel, the film stars Ryan Gosling as astronaut Ryland Grace, who awakens millions of miles away from Earth with no memory of his mission. Alongside Gosling's stellar performance, the alien creature Rocky, brought to life through incredible puppetry, steals the show. \"Project Hail Mary\" is a thrilling, humorous, and memorable sci-fi adventure that you won't want to miss.\n\nLastly, \"The Gates\" (2026) rounds out our top three picks. This dark thriller marks James Van Der Beek's final on-screen appearance before his passing in February. While the movie received mixed reviews, Van Der Beek's villainous performance shined as one of its biggest strengths. The story follows a group of college friends on a road trip who stumble upon a remote gated community and become trapped within its walls, facing a murderous ritual. \"The Gates\" delivers a suspenseful and edge-of-your-seat experience that's not to be missed.",
  "summary": "The Prime Video top 10 most-watched movies list has recently been updated, and I've picked out the three that are worth watching now.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}