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Decider’s piece lauds June Diane Raphael as the MVP of Elle’s first season on Prime Video, praising her scene-stealing, improv-driven performance as Eva Woods and detailing the strong on-screen dynamic with Lexi Minetree’s Elle Woods; the article also notes Elle’s charm and confirms the show has been renewed for a second season on Prime Video.
Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM Studios’ adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, will premiere on Prime Video on July 3 after a 105-day theatrical window (the film also had a MGM+ home release in June). Based on Andy Weir’s novel and produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Amy Pascal, the sci‑fi hit has grossed about $683 million worldwide, ranking as one of 2026’s top global releases.
Reese Witherspoon-produced Elle on Prime Video reimagines Elle Woods as a Seattle high schooler in an eight-episode prequel, delivering charm and Woods-family warmth but faltering with a drab aesthetic, bland characters, and a familiar high-school comedy beat that lacks fresh twists or killer lines.
The sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, finally lands on Prime Video on July 3 after a staggered release path through theaters and MGM+, bringing the space adventure to a broad streaming audience.
Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel follows a 16-year-old Elle Woods in Seattle; Reese Witherspoon says it's officially canon, handpicking Lexi Minetree to star as young Elle and ensuring the story honors the original movie while foreshadowing Elle's future success, including nods to familiar moments like Bruiser and the pool party.
Prime Video announced Reacher Season 4 will premiere August 12 with three episodes at launch and one new installment each Wednesday through September 16, while the Neagley spin-off drops all eight episodes on September 16. The series centers on Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) with Jack Reacher guest-starring, and the franchise has already been renewed for a fifth season.
The Independent’s Adam White slams Elle, the Legally Blonde prequel on Prime Video, for lacking the original’s energy and humor, turning into sluggish teen drama that leans on nostalgia rather than sharp wit—despite a second-season renewal and executive involvement from Reese Witherspoon.
Curry Barker’s horror film Obsession has dominated theaters, crossing $200M globally and becoming Focus Features’ top earner; as it expands to home video, Obsession drops on PVOD today (June 30) for digital purchase or rental on Prime Video and Apple TV, priced at $24.99 to buy or $19.99 to rent; a Peacock release date is expected but none announced yet.
Reese Witherspoon shared her number-one advice with Lexi Minetree, who is stepping into the iconic Elle Woods role for Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel, offering lessons from the beloved character as the series premieres on July 1.
Prime Video’s Reacher spinoff Neagley, starring Maria Sten as Frances Neagley, will drop all episodes on September 16 after Reacher Season 4 ends, with first photos released; Alan Ritchson guest-stars as Jack Reacher. The series follows Neagley, a Chicago private investigator and former protégé of Reacher in the Army’s 110th Special Investigations Unit, as she investigates a friend’s suspicious death, drawing on lessons from Reacher and the 110th SIU; ensemble includes Greyston Holt, Jasper Jones, Adeline Rudolph, Matthew Del Negro and Damon Herriman. Neagley is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, with Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton as showrunners.
A new Prime Video prequel, Elle, follows Elle Woods in mid-1990s Seattle but critics find it thin, forced, and derivative of Legally Blonde; despite a capable cast and a second-season order, the show drags with lengthy episodes and heavy product placements, failing to recapture the original’s campy charm.
Prime Video’s Elle follows teenage Elle Woods in 1995 Seattle as her family relocates, a Legally Blonde prequel that critics are divided on ( Rotten Tomatoes around 44%); praise is reserved for Lexi Minetree’s performance and nostalgic 90s vibe, with some outlets calling it fun and energetic, while others deem it unnecessary or dull. If you want an easy summer binge with a likable lead, it’s worth a look, even if it doesn’t fully recapture the original’s magic.
Prime Video's Elle, a prequel about Elle Woods starring Lexi Minetree, lands in 1995 Seattle with cute, nostalgic vibes but the review says it relies on familiar YA drama clichés and never captures the magic of the original Legally Blonde, making it a harmless but forgettable origin story.
A surprisingly stylish and fun Legally Blonde prequel, Elle follows Lexi Minetree as a teen Elle Woods in 1995 Seattle, with Reese Witherspoon as an executive producer; it leans into the era’s pink persona and a sharp soundtrack, delivering a bubbly underdog charm that works better than expected, though it has some clichés and noticeable product placement. Premieres July 1 on Prime Video.
Jennifer Lopez surprised attendees at Prime Video's Obsessed Fest by introducing the Off Campus panel and performing 'Everything’s Fine (PM)' and 'On The Floor.' The appearance highlighted the series’ popularity, with 36 million global viewers in its first 12 days and a spot as Prime Video’s third-largest debut, while the show plans future installments adapting Elle Kennedy’s books, including The Score, with cast members and showrunner Louisa Levy in attendance.