{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000185-3f9c-d36b-a9e7-bfbc09fd0001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video","headline":"Everything you need to know about Prime Video","description":"Prime Video: Stream thousands of movies, series, and live sports with Amazon Prime in the US, UK, India, and 240+ countries. Add HBO Max, Apple TV via subscription.","datePublished":"2022-12-27T14:52:38.387Z","dateModified":"2026-04-10T09:40:06.333Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Christian de Looper","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/christian-de-looper","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/aed1dbf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2329x2329+0+291/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F58%2F2a%2F9c0f526e4eb88a23eadf05852645%2Fchristian-headshot.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}},{"@type":"Person","name":"Giorgio Bounous","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/giorgio-bounous","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1ae50bb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/585x585+0+71/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F10%2Fe7%2F3246b40342f9af1e7d46ddd5fae1%2Fimg-7066.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6e1b680/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F20%2F55%2F5cf647cf4647b45bd55bdd9f90b3%2Fpv-everything-to-know-hero-v1-lm-022026.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Everything you need to know Prime Video, with images of Fallout, Reacher, Rings of Power included. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6e1b680/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F20%2F55%2F5cf647cf4647b45bd55bdd9f90b3%2Fpv-everything-to-know-hero-v1-lm-022026.jpg)\n\n# Everything you need to know about Prime Video\n\n*Prime Video includes a vast collection of movies, series, and live sports for customers in the U.S., UK, India, and beyond.*\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways:\n\n- Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership for $14.99/month or $139/year in the U.S.\n- Prime Video is available in more than 240 other countries, such as for £8.99/month or £95/year in the UK, and starting at ₹299/month in India.\n- You can stream movies, series, and live sports, including *Thursday Night Football* and *Fallout*, as well as add premium subscriptions like MGM+, Apple TV, HBO Max, and more, with no extra apps required.\n\n---\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-video) offers more content than you might realize—and more places to enjoy it than ever before.\n\nAvailable in over 240 countries and territories, it's a first-stop entertainment destination bringing customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app, accessible across thousands of devices worldwide.\n\n![Upfront Amazon banner featuring Fourth Wing book cover by Rebecca Yarrow surrounded by four fantasy characters with medieval and military styling](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/df0f52d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff5%2F09%2F818a573f40269759a791464c9fac%2Fprime-upfront-2026-hero-v4-lm.jpg)\n\n- [From ‘Reacher’ Season 5 to the ‘Fourth Wing’ series, here's what's just been announced by Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-new-series-renewals)\n\nWhether you're in the United States, United Kingdom, or India, Prime Video delivers blockbuster movies, hit shows, award-winning Originals, premium subscriptions, sports, and live events—all in one place.\n\nHere's everything you need to know about Prime Video, from wherever you're watching.\n\n## What is Prime Video?\n\n![A scene from The Summer I Turned Pretty with two people with lanyards standing in front of a bus, dressed casually for summer](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3094b1d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa0%2F06%2F33dcf0314cd1ab2e18ed39311c10%2Fsummer-i.jpg)\n\nPrime Video is Amazon's streaming service included with an Amazon Prime membership.\n\nCustomers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, and live events. This includes Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies, licensed fan favorites, exclusive live sports coverage, and acclaimed sports documentaries.\n\nAll customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership, can access programming via Prime Video subscriptions such as [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus), HBO Max, Apple TV, [Peacock Premium Plus](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/peacock-shows-movies-prime-video-subscription), [FOX One](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fox-one-news-sports-entertainment-prime-video-subscription), and Crunchyroll in the U.S., as well as more than 1,000 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels in the U.S., UK, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and Spain. They can also rent or buy titles, and enjoy even more content for free with ads.\n\nCustomers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive [X-Ray](https://www.amazon.com/salp/xray) access, and watch and shop their favorite titles with the fan-fueled shopping experience [Shop the Show](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/shop-the-show-mobile-shopping-prime-video) in the U.S.\n\n![An image of the cover of 'Fourth Wing,' one of the Best Books of 2023 according to Amazon's book editors.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/2ae36e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+122+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fee%2F52%2Fa8b4b0124ffaa55339997f42ce63%2Finline-divinerivals-cover.jpg)\n\n- [Everything to know about the 'Fourth Wing' series coming to Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fourth-wing-series-prime-video)\n\n## How much is Prime Video in the U.S.?\n\nPrime Video is one of many Amazon [Prime membership benefits](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-benefits) that provide savings, convenience, and entertainment. A [Prime](https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime) membership costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year in the U.S.\n\nA Prime membership in the U.S. also includes benefits like free two-day delivery on eligible items. Amazon offers discounted memberships as well: [Prime Access](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership) for recipients of select government assistance programs, and [Prime for Young Adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults) for 18-to-24-year-olds and higher education students.\n\nPrime Video shows and movies include limited advertisements, or you can sign up for the ad-free option, Prime Video Ultra in the U.S., priced at $4.99 a month. Learn more about [Prime Video Ultra](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-ultra-ad-free-streaming-subscription).\n\n## What can I watch on Prime Video?\n\n![Ella Purnell from the series 'Fallout'](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/b3a95aa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x450+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F27%2F77%2F992652bf4bfead9067acef4f1c90%2Ffallout-landscapecard.jpg)\n\nOnce you're signed up for Prime Video, you will have access to a massive library of content that includes thousands of movies, series, and live sports.\n\nAmazon MGM Studios-produced content includes [*Fallout*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fallout-prime-video), [*Heads of State*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/heads-of-state-john-cena-idris-elba-prime-video), [*Reacher*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/jack-reacher-season-3-release-date-streaming), [*Red One*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/amazon-mgm-red-one-trailer), [*Road House*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/road-house-jake-gyllenhaal-prime-video), [*The Accountant 2*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-stream-accountant-2), [*Beast Games*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/mr-beast-prime-video-season-2-beast-games), [*The Boys*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/the-boys-season-4-prime-video), [*The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-season-3-prime-video), and [*The Summer I Turned Pretty*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-cast-characters-prime-video). \n\nPrime members get exclusive access to live sports coverage which in the U.S. includes *Thursday Night Football*, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, NWSL, and the Masters golf tournament. Acclaimed sports documentaries like *Bye Bye Barry*, [*Kelce*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/jason-kelce-documentary-prime-video), and *Earnhardt* are also available on Prime Video.\n\nCustomers can also buy or rent licensed content, like [*Wicked: For Good*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/stream-wicked-for-good-prime-video) and [*Sinners*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/sinners-michael-b-jordan-ryan-coogler-prime-video), stream programming from other services via Prime Video Subscriptions, access more than 900 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels in the U.S., and enjoy even more content for free with ads.\n\n## Can I watch Prime Video in the UK?\n\nYes, Prime Video is available to Amazon Prime members in the UK, where membership costs £8.99 a month or £95 a year. UK customers can stream thousands of movies and series, including Amazon MGM Studios titles like *Fallout*, *Reacher*, and *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.* Exclusive live sports coverage, such as selected games from the UEFA Champions League, is also included in your membership.\n\nCustomers can also add Prime Video Subscriptions such as MGM+, discovery+, Paramount+, and more—all without needing extra apps or a cable subscription.\n\n![DAZN logo over white background](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7e83aec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F57%2Fc82900e24384ad9aa1baf312d67a%2Fdazn-hero-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n- [DAZN is now available on Prime Video in the US and UK: Here’s everything to know](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-dazn-sports-subscription)\n\nPrime members in the UK also benefit from free next-day delivery on eligible items, access to Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more.\n\n## Can I watch Prime Video in India?\n\nIn India, Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which starts at ₹299 for a monthly plan or ₹1,499 a year. Indian customers have access to a rich library of content that includes global Prime Originals as well as a growing slate of Indian-language originals produced specifically for the region.\n\nPrime Video in India features acclaimed Indian originals like *Panchayat*, *Mirzapur*, *The Family Man*, and *Made in Heaven*, alongside international hits and live sports.\n\nWith Prime Video available in multiple Indian languages—including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and more—customers across the country can enjoy content in their preferred language.\n\n## What are Prime Video Subscriptions?\n\n![Shows featured from Max, Paramount +, and Apple TV + as part of the Prime Video Subscriptions](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/48a8c25/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F9e%2Fa6%2F94930bf1484992dbf7e7b7446399%2Fpv-subscriptions-inline.jpg)\n\nYou can unlock additional content with [Prime Video Subscriptions](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-are-prime-video-channels) that include premium content from third-party streaming services.\n\nThese include services like [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus), HBO Max, Apple TV, [Peacock Premium Plus](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/peacock-shows-movies-prime-video-subscription), [FOX One](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fox-one-news-sports-entertainment-prime-video-subscription), and Paramount+, which you can add to your account with no extra apps to download and no cable required. You only pay for the ones you want and can cancel at any time. Once you add these channels, you will be able to access and manage them directly from your Prime Video account.\n\n## How do I sign up for Prime Video?\n\nPrime Video is available on [thousands of compatible devices](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GKE2YYEA6GB62ULS). Stream from the web or using the Prime Video app on your smartphone, tablet, set-top box, game console, or select smart TVs.\n\nHere’s how to sign up and access Prime Video in the U.S.:\n\n- Visit [Amazon Prime](https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime) or download the [Prime Video app](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/splash/getTheApp)\n- Click \"Start your free trial\" or \"Join Prime\"\n- Create an Amazon account or sign in\n- Enter payment information\n- Start streaming immediately\n\nIf you are based outside of the U.S., check out how to sign up to Prime Video via your local Amazon website.\n\n## Can I try Prime Video for free?\n\nYes. In the U.S. and UK, Amazon offers a [free trial](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-free-trial) for eligible non-Prime members which includes access to the service for a limited time before you start paying. Membership offers vary by country, so visit your local Amazon website for pricing details and offers in your region.\n\n![Large-scale solar farm set against rugged mountain scenery](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/35e0427/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1899x1266+176+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fdd%2Fab%2F0a7681a7489791031a12caccec72%2Fcfe-blog-hero-5-1.jpg)\n\n- [How Amazon is preparing for the energy needs of the future](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-renewable-energy-updates)\n\nPrime Video delivers thousands of hours of entertainment with your Prime membership, from award-winning Originals to live sports and premium subscriptions. Whether you're streaming the latest series or catching an NBA game, Prime Video brings it all together in one place with no cable required.\n\nWith Prime Video also available in more than 240 countries worldwide, make sure to check your local site for pricing and title availability within your region.\n\nNext, learn more about [Amazon Music](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/amazon-music) and [Kindle](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/kindle).","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}