{"id":423091,"date":"2026-01-22T15:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/423091\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:04:16","slug":"5-best-prime-video-movies-to-stream-now-before-they-leave-in-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/423091\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best Prime Video movies to stream now before they leave in January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

As January 2026 winds down, Prime Video<\/a> is preparing for a major library refresh. Several heavy hitters \u2014 from Oscar-winning dramas to cult-classic comedies \u2014 are set to depart on January 31.<\/p>\n

To help you beat the clock, we\u2019ve identified the five essential movies you need to watch this week. Our top picks include the 100% Rotten Tomatoes-rated documentary “Man on Wire,” the timeless “Good Will Hunting” and the post-apocalyptic tension of “Z for Zachariah. Don\u2019t miss your chance to see these titles before they\u2019re gone!<\/p>\n

Swipe to scroll horizontallyQuick Watchlist: Leaving Prime Video Jan. 31, 2026<\/p>\n

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Key Reason to Watch<\/p>\n

“Good Will Hunting”<\/p>\n

Drama<\/p>\n

Robin Williams’ iconic Oscar-winning performance<\/p>\n

“Man on Wire”<\/p>\n

Documentary<\/p>\n

Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score<\/p>\n

“Zombieland”<\/p>\n

Comedy\/horror<\/p>\n

The definitive “rules” of the zombie apocalypse<\/p>\n

“Sicario: Day of the Soldado”<\/p>\n

Action thriller<\/p>\n

Gritty, high-stakes border tension from Taylor Sheridan<\/p>\n

“Z for Zachariah”<\/p>\n

Sci-fi drama<\/p>\n

A hidden gem starring Margot Robbie and Chris Pine<\/p>\n

\u2018Sicario: Day of the Soldado\u2019 (2018)<\/p>\n

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO – Official Trailer (HD) – YouTube
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Following up a beloved and critically praised movie is never easy, just look at \u201cSicario: Day of the Soldado.\u201d The 2018 crime thriller didn\u2019t quite match the impact of its 2015 predecessor, seeing lower box office numbers and slightly mixed reviews. That said, it\u2019s far from a failure. The sequel is solidly crafted and entertaining on its own, even if you haven\u2019t seen the first one. Over time, it\u2019s actually become somewhat underrated, and so I urge you to give this movie a chance if you\u2019re a genre fan.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSicario: Day of the Soldado\u201d follows CIA operative Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), who is tasked with confronting a growing crisis at the U.S.\u2013Mexico border after cartels are suspected of smuggling terrorists into the United States. To escalate tensions and disrupt cartel operations, Graver enlists the help of skilled operative Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro). The pair executes a covert mission that involves abducting the daughter of a powerful cartel leader to provoke conflict between rival groups.<\/p>\n

Watch “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” on Prime Video<\/a> until Jan. 31 <\/p>\n

\u2018Zombieland\u2019 (2009)<\/p>\n

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\u201cZombieland\u201d hit Prime Video just over a month ago, and sadly, it\u2019s already leaving. Even though this post-apocalyptic comedy is over 15 years old, it still delivers plenty of laughs and action. Unlike the darker zombie stories that were common at the time (\u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d would arrive the following year), \u201cZombieland\u201d doesn\u2019t take itself too seriously. It\u2019s playful, full of seriously dramatic action, and driven by a standout cast of unlikely heroes who make surviving the apocalypse a riotous adventure.<\/p>\n

Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a nervous college student trying to survive in a United States overrun by flesh\u2011eating zombies after a deadly outbreak. On his way to check if his family is still alive, he meets Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), a tough and gun\u2011loving survivor with a taste for Twinkies. The pair encounter two sisters, Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), and the four begrudgingly travel together, battling hordes of the undead as they search for a rumored safe haven called Pacific Playland.<\/p>\n

Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n

Watch “Zombieland” on Prime Video<\/a> until Jan. 31<\/p>\n

\u2018Good Will Hunting\u2019 (1998)<\/p>\n

Good Will Hunting | Official Trailer (HD) Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck | MIRAMAX – YouTube
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If you\u2019ve just seen Netflix\u2019s current top movie, \u201cThe Rip,\u201d<\/a> you should also check out \u201cGood Will Hunting\u201d while it\u2019s still available on Prime Video. The 1997 drama earned Matt Damon and Ben Affleck their first Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and their acceptance speech remains one of the most memorable in Oscar history. Plus, with the colder months setting in, there\u2019s something special about cozying up with a beloved classic that never fails to lift your spirits.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood Will Hunting\u201d centers on Will Hunting (Damon), a 20\u2011year\u2011old working as a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology whose remarkable talent for solving complex mathematical problems goes unnoticed, until he secretly cracks a tough challenge left on a chalkboard by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsg\u00e5rd). When Will\u2019s run\u2011in with the law lands him in trouble, Lambeau intervenes and strikes a deal that keeps him out of jail: Will must study math under his guidance and attend therapy sessions. Soon, his journey is shaped toward unexpected decisions about his future.<\/p>\n

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Watch “Good Will Hunting” on Prime Video<\/a> until Jan. 31<\/p>\n

\u2018Man on Wire\u2019 (2008)<\/p>\n

Man on Wire (2008) Official Trailer #1 – Documentary HD – YouTube
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Be warned: This gripping documentary might have you on the edge of your seat, and your stomach. \u201cMan on Wire\u201d is often described as being presented like a heist movie, and the reason for that is directly tied to the fact that Philippe Petit, a French high\u2011wire walker and performer, did not have permission to perform his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers. His daring act (which he later described as \u201cthe artistic crime of the century\u201d) was later captured in this acclaimed documentary<\/p>\n

\u201cMan on Wire\u201d chronicles Philippe Petit and his preparation for an extraordinary 1974 stunt in New York City. The movie follows how Petit and a small group of accomplices secretly planned and rigged a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, then the world\u2019s tallest buildings. Using archival footage, interviews with those involved, and staged recreations, the documentary captures the months\u2011long logistics of sneaking equipment into the towers, setting up the wire, and ultimately Petit’s daring walk 1,350\u202ffeet above Manhattan\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n

Watch “Man on Wire” on Prime Video<\/a> until Jan. 31<\/p>\n

\u2018Z for Zachariah\u2019 (2015)<\/p>\n

Z for Zachariah Official Trailer #1 (2015) – Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor Apocalypse Drama HD – YouTube
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There\u2019s an important note to keep in mind when recommending \u201cZ for Zachariah\u201d: it\u2019s one of the least faithful adaptations of Robert C. O\u2019Brien\u2019s novel. That said, if you approach the movie on its own terms or haven\u2019t read the book, it\u2019s well worth watching. The movie delivers a gripping apocalyptic story that takes its time, letting the characters and their complex relationships unfold. Be aware, though, that it\u2019s a slow-burning thriller. While there are moments of tension and dramatic flair, much of the movie is quiet and reflective.<\/p>\n

\u201cZ for Zachariah\u201d follows Ann Burden (Margot Robbie), a young woman who believes she may be the only survivor of a recent nuclear catastrophe and lives alone on her family\u2019s isolated farm in a valley free from radiation. Her solitude ends when John Loomis (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a scientist in protective gear, arrives and is nursed back to health by Ann. As they work together to maintain the farm, a third survivor, Caleb (Chris Pine), shows up. The dynamic shifts as the three try to coexist in the quiet post\u2011apocalyptic landscape.<\/p>\n

Watch “Z for Zachariah” on Prime Video<\/a> until Jan. 31<\/p>\n

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