6 Films, 2 Series, and 2 Docs to Stream on Prime This Weekend

From action thrillers to basketball docs, here's what to watch on Amazon Prime Video after or instead of Sanremo

Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:04am

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Whether you're watching the Sanremo music festival or not, there's plenty to stream on Prime Video this weekend. Highlights include the action film "The Bluff" starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the basketball docuseries "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association", and the Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run". Plus, new episodes of the game show "Beast Games 2" and the crime series "Alex Cross 2". And don't miss expiring titles like "Lions for Lambs", "The Magnificent Seven", and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith".

Why it matters

With the popular Sanremo music festival happening, Prime Video is offering a diverse slate of new and expiring content to give viewers alternative entertainment options this weekend. The streaming service is catering to a range of tastes, from action thrillers and sports documentaries to classic films, providing something for everyone.

The details

The new titles coming to Prime Video this weekend include the action film "The Bluff" starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas as a former pirate seeking to protect her family, the basketball docuseries "Soul Power" chronicling the history of the American Basketball Association, and the Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run" exploring the musician's solo career after the Beatles. Viewers can also catch new episodes of the game show "Beast Games 2" and the crime series "Alex Cross 2". Additionally, several popular films like "Lions for Lambs", "The Magnificent Seven", and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" are expiring from the platform in the coming days.

  • "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association" releases on February 24.
  • "The Bluff" was released on February 25.
  • "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" becomes available on February 27 at 9am.
  • "Beast Games 2" episode 10 premieres on Prime Video on February 25.
  • "Alex Cross 2" episode 5 releases on February 25.

The players

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

An Indian actress who stars as the lead in the action film "The Bluff".

Ismael Cruz Cordova

An actor who co-stars in "The Bluff" as Priyanka Chopra Jonas' character's husband.

Morgan Neville

An Oscar-winning director who helmed the Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run".

Robert Redford

An acclaimed American actor who stars in the thriller film "Lions for Lambs".

Brad Pitt

A popular American actor who co-stars with Angelina Jolie in the action film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith".

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What’s next

Beast Games 3 is opening casting to viewers worldwide, including in Italy.

The takeaway

Prime Video is offering an eclectic mix of new and expiring content this weekend, catering to a variety of viewer interests from action thrillers and sports documentaries to classic films. Whether you're watching Sanremo or looking for something else, there's plenty to discover on the streaming platform.