Jason Momoa’s latest is ruling Prime Video
Jason Momoa’s new action-comedy The Wrecking Crew has held the No. 1 spot on Prime Video’s movie charts for more than ten days, outpacing recent high-profile releases. Even crowd-pleasers like Ballerina and A Working Man haven’t been able to dislodge it, and the film’s strong streaming traction underscores Momoa’s continuing pull as a mainstream action star.
What The Wrecking Crew is about
The Wrecking Crew follows two estranged brothers who return to their Hawaiian hometown after the death of their father, Walter Hale. Jonny Hale (Jason Momoa) flies back from Oklahoma and crosses paths with his brother James (Dave Bautista) as both men separately investigate what really happened. Their competing investigations force them to reconcile, reluctantly teaming up to uncover the truth. The film weaves action, crime and comedic beats around a family-driven mystery, with local detective work and small-town dynamics playing a central role.
Key cast and creative team
- Jason Momoa as Jonny Hale
- Dave Bautista as James Hale
- Jacob Batalon in a supporting role
- Stephen Root as the town detective
- Brian L. Keaulana as Walter Hale (the deceased father)
Creative credits:
- Director: Ángel Manuel Soto
- Writer: Jonathan Tropper
- Producers include Jason Momoa, Lynn Harris, Matt Reeves, Rob Cowan, Dave Bautista, Jonathan Meisner, and Brian Andrew Mendoza
- Runtime: 124 minutes
- Rated: R
- Release date: January 28, 2026
Critical and audience response
On Rotten Tomatoes The Wrecking Crew sits at a Certified Fresh 74% from critics, with a 68% audience score. Reviewers and viewers have noted the film’s buddy-cop energy and tonal mix of action and humor, praising the chemistry between Momoa and Bautista while calling out familiar genre beats.
Why critics liken it to Lethal Weapon — and what “dad-coded” action means
Comparisons to Lethal Weapon stem from the film’s pairing of two very different personalities forced to work together to solve a crime, a dynamic that fuels both conflict and comedy. The term “dad-coded” in this context refers to elements that resonate with an older, nostalgic action sensibility: bromance-driven plots, hand-to-hand set pieces, and familial stakes rather than high-concept sci-fi or comic-book spectacle. The Wrecking Crew leans into those tropes—pairing muscular leads, pick-up-and-go action sequences, and a central mystery rooted in family—which helps explain its broad appeal on streaming.
How it stacks up on Prime Video now
The Wrecking Crew overtook The Tank to reach the top of Prime Video’s movie chart and has stayed there against heavy hitters including:
- Ballerina (the John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas)
- A Working Man (Jason Statham)
- Trap House (another Dave Bautista action film)
Prime Video’s platform is also seeing success on the TV side, with Fallout (starring Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell) leading the shows chart and Sophie Turner’s crime thriller Steal also performing strongly.
Where to watch and what to expect
The Wrecking Crew is streaming now on Prime Video. Expect a 124-minute blend of action, crime-solving, and comedic chemistry between two big-screen personalities—anchored by Momoa and Bautista’s star turns and a story that places a family mystery at the heart of its thrills.
Final note
The Wrecking Crew’s combination of star power, familiar buddy-action dynamics, and a family-focused mystery has translated into durable streaming success. For viewers seeking a punchy, crowd-pleasing action film with a lick of nostalgia, it’s a standout choice on Prime Video right now.