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After many weeks of underwhelming performances, this weekend's box office looks set to be one of the biggest of the year, as audiences continue to flock in the millions to watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reprise their Academy Award-nominated roles as Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, as well as the debuting Walt Disney Animation Studios sequel, Zootopia 2. However, many more people simply aren't interested in either of these box office blockbusters, and, if that's you, Collider is here to help make your weekend viewing worthwhile. With that in mind, here's a look at the three Prime Video movies you need to catch this weekend.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.
3 'Mickey 17' (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 6.7/10
The revolving door of streaming arrivals and departures is ever-turning, with one of the best new Prime Video options hailing from the brilliant Bong Joon Ho. Mickey 17 follows Robert Pattinson's titular Mickey Barnes, a man who rushes to take the chance to become an "expendable" on a suspicious mission to colonize space as he runs away from a terrifying secret.
One of Pattinson's best performances is joined by eye-catching turns from the likes of Mark Ruffalo and Steven Yeun in perhaps one of the most underrated movies of the year. Sure, Mickey 17 is no Parasite, but this satirical dark comedy, packed with memorable moments and a gripping ending, is sure to keep you thoroughly entertained throughout.
2 'Arthur Christmas' (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.1/10
With this being the last weekend in November, it's high time we started our Christmas viewing. Sarah Smith's Arthur Christmas follows the high-tech operation run by Santa Claus on the North Pole, and the unthinkable happens when he accidentally misses out a child during his yearly global delivery. Stepping up to save the day is his youngest son, Arthur (James McAvoy).
A cozy festive flick with all the trimmings, Arthur Christmas is wonderful viewing for the whole family. Boasting a stellar voice cast, including the aforementioned McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, and more, Arthur Christmas might not be the first yuletide movie that comes to mind, but it's one that is certainly worth your valuable Christmas time.
1 'Die Hard' (1988)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 8.2/10
Yippee ki yay, it's time to watch Die Hard. The 1988 Bruce Willis action favorite follows the Hollywood icon as veteran New York cop John McClane, whose trip to visit his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) at her Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper Christmas party coincides with the arrival of a team of terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman).
The discourse around whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not is itself a festive tradition, and it's time to spark the debate once again. Directed by action veteran John McTiernan, this adaptation of the Roderick Thorp novel Nothing Lasts Forever will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout, providing explosive thrills and spills under the glow of Christmas lights.
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