What’s New on Amazon Prime Video in May 2025

What’s New on Amazon Prime Video in May 2025

Normally, Amazon Prime Video waits until the middle of the month to debut its biggest movies. But this month, Prime Video is flipping the switch by releasing Another Simple Favor on May 1, with both Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprising their roles from the 2018 film A Simple Favor. Considering that Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) had her former BFF Emily Nelson (Lively) sent to prison in the first movie, she’s naturally suspicious when the lat…

'Another Simple Favor' cast: Meet the new and returning stars of the cutthroat sequel

'Another Simple Favor' reunites director Paul Feig with stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively for another murderous romp. Here's everything to know about the sequel's cast of suspects and snoops.

Another Simple Favor is, in fact, another one

There’s a scene in Groundhog Day that finds Bill Murray’s time-looped weatherman, Phil Connors, attempting to recreate an evening with Producer Rita Hanson (Andie MacDowell). In the previous reliving, the night had been almost perfect. The only thing that derailed it was whatever mystical force that keeps resetting Phil’s existence. However, in attempting to do it all over again, he fumbles at every turn. He rushes past some things, is overly me…

Another Favor, Another Twist: Stylish Sequel 'Another Simple Favor' Arrives Today on Prime Video

Seven years after audiences were captivated by martini-fueled mystery and toxic friendship, the stylish saga continues. Another Simple Favor, the highly anticipated sequel, makes its streaming debut today on Amazon Prime Video. The 2018 original, directed by Paul Feig and starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, became a surprise hit and critical darling, praised for its sharp twists, dark humor, and the electric chemistry between its leads. Now…

'Another Simple Favor' Prime Video Review: Double The Bizarre, Half The Intrigue

I’m not going to lie, there’s something supremely attractive about women being unhinged in a self-aware comedy that doesn’t bother trying to make sense, and I’m here for it. When A Simple Favor came out in 2018, I was genuinely bewildered to see Blake Lively star in a film such as this one, but to be fair, I couldn’t see anyone else step into the boots of a bespoke suit-wearing baddie sister-killer. Oops, spoiler for A Simple Favor, though I don…

Amazon Prime Video New Releases: May 2025

Prime Video has a lot to offer movie fans this month. The sequel to the cult-classic A Simple Favor, Another Simple Favor arrives on Prime Video on May 1. Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick return as Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively as the two reunite in Capri, Italy for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. As with the previous film, Another Simple Favor promises to be full of murder, betrayal, and enough twist…