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Amazon Prime Video just delivered the streaming event nobody wants to miss in April 2026. The Boys Season 5 final episodes are dropping every week through May 20, Balls Up just hit theaters, and Crime 101 is dominating viewership. Here’s everything you need to stream this month.
🔥 Quick Facts
- The Boys Final Season: Episodes 1-2 debuted April 8, series finale airs May 20, 2026
- Crime 101: Became number one movie on Prime Video, starring Chris Hemsworth as master jewel thief
- Balls Up: Raunchy comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Sacha Baron Cohen, released April 15
- Release Format: New Boys episodes drop Wednesdays exclusively on Prime Video through finale
The Boys Wraps Up With Explosive Final Season on April 8
The Boys Season 5 kicked off the month with a bang when episodes 1 and 2 premiered April 8, 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. This fifth and final season marks the end of the superhero satire that redefined dark comedy television. Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, and Erin Moriarty return for the ultimate showdown between The Boys and their corrupt nemeses.
Creator Eric Kripke has promised a finale that settles years of conflict. Homelander continues his descent into a messianic complex as Billy Butcher gathers his team for one final assault. The weekly release schedule keeps fans on edge every Wednesday morning.
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Crime 101 Becomes Prime Video Number One Thriller
Crime 101 quietly became the number one movie on Prime Video worldwide just days after its April 1 release. The film noir thriller stars Chris Hemsworth as an elusive jewel thief operating along the Los Angeles 101 freeway. The heist drama flopped in theaters but found its true audience on streaming.
Directed by Bart Layton, this Amazon MGM Studios production delivers slick cat-and-mouse gameplay between criminals and relentless detectives. The film’s success signals that sophisticated thriller audiences prefer home streaming over theatrical releases.
Prime Video April 2026 Releases Schedule
| Release | Date | Type |
| Crime 101 | April 1, 2026 | Film |
| The Boys Season 5 Episodes 1-2 | April 8, 2026 | Series |
| Balls Up | April 15, 2026 | Comedy Film |
| The Boys Season 5 Finale | May 20, 2026 | Series Finale |
The April 2026 slate demonstrates Amazon Prime Video dominance in both prestige thrillers and blockbuster television events. Crime 101 appeals to sophisticated viewers seeking moody noir atmosphere, while The Boys delivers explosive action comedy to passionate franchise fans.
Balls Up Debuts with Mark Wahlberg and Sacha Baron Cohen Comedy
Mark Wahlberg and Sacha Baron Cohen teamed up for the raunchy comedy Balls Up, which premiered April 15, 2026 on Prime Video. Directed by Peter Farrelly, this gross-out comedy follows two marketing executives who pitch a bold condom World Cup sponsorship. When a booze-fueled scandal erupts during their Brazilian celebration, chaos ensues.
Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser portray the doomed execs trying to outrun furious fans, dangerous criminals, and power-hungry officials. Though critics gave Balls Up mixed reviews at 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, streaming audiences voted with their remotes, making it a top-ten title. Baron Cohen‘s supporting role adds comedic firepower to Farrelly’s intentionally offensive humor.
Are You Ready for the End of The Boys Universe?
The Boys Season 5 concludes May 20, 2026, ending one of the most ambitious superhero series ever created. For six years, the Prime Video original pushed boundaries with savage violence, sharp political satire, and unforgettable performances by Karl Urban and Antony Starr. The final episodes promise to settle every cliffhanger and answer whether justice exists in a world run by corrupt Supes.
Fans should expect shocking deaths, shocking betrayals, and shocking revelations. Eric Kripke has already warned viewers that nobody survives intact. The weekly Wednesday release schedule forces viewers to savor each episode knowing the end approaches.
“With ‘The Boys’ plummeting faster than a speeding bullet toward its finale, Eric Kripke has quickly made it clear that nobody is invincible.”
— Deadline, April 8, 2026
Sources
- Amazon Studios Press – Official Prime Video April 2026 releases announcement and scheduling
- Variety – Balls Up film reviews and Mark Wahlberg comedy analysis
- Cosmopolitan – The Boys Season 5 complete episode release schedule through May 20 finale
