Prime Video is always adding new movies to its library, and typically these drops include several arrivals in the thriller genre. After all, thrillers are persistently popular across streaming services, so it only makes sense that Prime Video would meet this demand.
I’ve taken a look through all the recently added movies for July 2026, and found a trio of thrillers worth adding to your watchlist. My picks this week range from a globe-trotting quest for revenge, a guilty pleasure option from a veteran of the disaster subgenre, and a survival drama that is made all the more engaging because it’s based on a shocking true story.
These are the latest thriller movies on Prime Video. Add them to your watchlist if you want to add some excitement, tension, and adrenaline-pumping action to your weekly streaming.
‘The Amateur’ (2025)
“The Amateur” is an excellent spy thriller that I believe falls into the slightly underrated category. Based on Robert Littell’s novel and starring Oscar winner Rami Malek, it draws clear inspiration from the Bourne film series in its tone and aesthetics. One of its biggest strengths is its compelling protagonist, who takes a brain-over-brawls approach; rather than outgunning his enemies, he outthinks them with his superior intellect.
Malek plays a CIA analyst whose world is shattered when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. Using his skills, he identifies those responsible for his wife's murder and blackmails his superiors into giving him a license to hunt them down and get cold-blooded revenge. A novice in the field, Charlie (Malek) is shown the ropes by a gruff mentor, Hendo (Laurence Fishburne). Building to a satisfying conclusion, “The Amateur” is a consistently thrilling ride.
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‘Moonfall’ (2022)
“Moonfall” is definitely more of a guilty pleasure flick. This sci-fi disaster-thriller comes from Roland Emmerich, known for “Independence Day,” “Godzilla,” and “The Day After Tomorrow.” It’s unashamedly silly with corny dialogue and a high-concept plot that goes to some ludicrous places. You could certainly pick at its seams, and the whole movie will quickly unravel, but if you switch your brain off for 130 minutes, it can offer throwaway fun.
As the name suggests, “Moonfall” sees the moon literally fall out of orbit, setting it on a devastating collision course with Earth. Former astronaut Jocinda Fowler (Halle Berry) believes she knows the key to saving humanity. With time running out, she has to rely on a disgraced former colleague (Patrick Wilson) and a conspiracy theorist (John Bradley) for help. If you can handle cheesy B-movie vibes, you might enjoy this one.
Watch "Moonfall" on Prime Video now
'Death Race' (2008)
Jason Statham stars in this 2000s remake of 1975’s “Death Race.” From director Paul W. S. Anderson, most known for his sprawling but largely subpar “Resident Evil” series, it was no critical darling, but I have a soft spot for this brash action flick. Its narrative is flimsy, and many of the characters aren’t particularly likeable, but the action comes thick and fast, and the concept of a high-speed race to the death leads to thrilling sequences.
Set in an alternative United States where economic downturn and rising crime rates have demanded a radical solution, Warden Claire Hennessey (Joan Allen) creates “Death Race.” A three-day live-streamed event in which prisoners race in weaponized cars for a shot at freedom. Forced to compete is Jensen Ames (Statham), an industrial worker framed for the murder of his wife. The tournament is petrol-fuelled mayhem, where the only rule is to drive fast and do whatever it takes to cross the finish line.
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