Our readers picked the best Prime Video original show and movie of 2026 (so far) — and the winners surprised me

Ella Purnell as Lucy in "Fallout" season 2, Antony Starr as Homelander in "The Boys" season 5, and Priyanka Chopra as Ercell in "The Bluff" on Prime Video — (Image credit: Prime Video)

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How are we already halfway through 2026? It feels like the year only just started, yet we're already six months in and have been treated to a decent stream of new movies and shows across the major streaming services. While Prime Video doesn't churn out quite as much content as Netflix every month, it's still delivered plenty of standout originals this year. And with another six months still to go, there's every chance the rankings could look very different by the end of the year.

To see which Prime Video originals have resonated most with viewers so far, I created two reader polls asking for your favorite Prime Video movie and show of 2026. Together, the polls attracted more than 7,000 votes, giving us an interesting snapshot of what audiences are loving right now.

In the movie category, “Pretty Lethal” came out on top with 3,697 votes (17%), while “The Wrecking Crew” finished a distant second with 561 votes. On the TV side, “Fallout” season 2 claimed the crown with 4,054 votes (20%). “The Night Manager” season 2 followed behind with 600 votes, proving that Prime Video viewers still have a soft spot for prestige thrillers. I’m honestly surprised by these results considering “Off Campus,” one of this year’s biggest hits, had the chance of winning.

The complete breakdown of votes

Here’s the full breakdown of votes in our reader polls, showing exactly which Prime Video originals came out on top and how close the competition really was. Plus, if you’re interested in more results like this, take a look at our other polls to see what readers picked across streaming.

Prime Video show votes

"Fallout" season 2 — 819 votes (20%)
"The Night Manager" season 2 — 600 votes (15%)
"56 Days" — 470 votes (12%)
"Young Sherlock" — 427 votes (11%)
"Scarpetta" — 416 votes (10%)
"Cross" season 2 — 342 votes (8%)
"Off Campus" — 320 votes (8%)
"Steal" — 313 votes (8%)
"The Boys" season 5 — 189 votes (5%)
"Invincible" season 4 — 158 votes (4%)

Prime Video movie votes

"Pretty Lethal" — 646 votes (17%)
"The Wrecking Crew" — 561 votes (15%)
"Jack Ryan: Ghost War" — 516 votes (14%)
"Sarah's Oil" — 449 votes (12%)
"The Bluff" — 335 votes (9%)
"Man on the Run" — 317 votes (9%)
"Love Me Love Me" — 266 votes (7%)
"Balls Up" — 262 votes (7%)
"Agent Zeta" — 226 votes (6%)
"Relationship Goals" — 120 votes (3%)

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Alix is a Senior Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. It’s a dream job for someone who’s been obsessed with storytelling since she first figured out how to work a remote.

Before joining Tom’s Guide, Alix honed her skills as a staff writer with outlets like Screen Rant and Bough Digital, where she discovered her love for the entertainment industry.

She heads to the cinema every week as a tradition, no matter what’s showing. For her, movies aren’t just entertainment — they’re a ritual, a comfort, and a constant source of inspiration. When she’s not at her desk or at the cinema, you’ll probably find her deep into a horror video game on her PC.