3 new to Prime Video movies you should stream this weekend

Prime Video adds some exciting new titles, including a rare original worth watching

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Prime Video has added several new movies to its library, including an original action-thriller set in the world of pirates and buried treasure, as well as classic psychological thrillers like "12 Monkeys" and "The Silence of the Lambs." The new Prime original "The Bluff" stands out as a rare quality original film from the streaming service, while the library additions offer acclaimed films that have won major awards.

Why it matters

Prime Video has struggled to produce compelling original content in recent years, so "The Bluff" represents a welcome exception that could signal a shift in the quality of the service's original programming. Meanwhile, the addition of classic thrillers like "12 Monkeys" and "The Silence of the Lambs" gives Prime subscribers access to acclaimed films that have left a lasting impact on the genre.

The details

"The Bluff" is a new Prime original action-thriller set in the late 19th century during the dying days of piracy. It stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas as a former pirate living in peace on a Caribbean island, who is forced to return to her old ways when a vengeful pirate captain, played by Karl Urban, comes looking for her. The film features some intense and bloody action sequences. "12 Monkeys" is a 1995 sci-fi thriller directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Bruce Willis as a time-traveling prisoner tasked with finding the origins of a deadly virus that has driven humanity underground. "The Silence of the Lambs" is the acclaimed 1991 psychological thriller that won the "Big Five" Oscars, with Anthony Hopkins delivering an iconic performance as the cannibalistic Hannibal Lecter.

  • "The Bluff" is available to stream on Prime Video now.
  • "12 Monkeys" will be added to Prime Video on March 1, 2026.
  • "The Silence of the Lambs" will also be added to Prime Video on March 1, 2026.

The players

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

An Indian actress and producer who stars as the former pirate "Bloody Mary" in "The Bluff."

Karl Urban

A New Zealand actor who plays the vengeful pirate captain Connor in "The Bluff."

Terry Gilliam

The acclaimed British filmmaker who directed the sci-fi thriller "12 Monkeys."

Bruce Willis

The veteran American actor who stars as the time-traveling prisoner James Cole in "12 Monkeys."

Anthony Hopkins

The acclaimed Welsh actor who won an Oscar for his iconic performance as the cannibalistic Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs."

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The takeaway

Prime Video has struggled to produce must-watch original content in the past, but "The Bluff" stands out as a rare high-quality original film from the service. Meanwhile, the addition of acclaimed thrillers like "12 Monkeys" and "The Silence of the Lambs" gives Prime subscribers access to some of the genre's most influential and celebrated films.