Amazon Prime Video brings a mix of detective noir animation and natural horror to its platform for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, headlined by the second season of Batman: Caped Crusader and the thriller film Primate. Both titles arrive on the streaming service on Friday, July 31, 2026, according to release schedules reported by Ritika Singh for Super Hero Hype.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 Arrives on Prime Video
Batman: Caped Crusader returns for its second season on July 31, 2026, continuing its gritty exploration of a young Bruce Wayne during the early stages of his crime-fighting career. Developed with a heavy emphasis on detective noir storytelling, the animated series holds a 7.2/10 IMDb rating and a 94% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 2 introduces Matthew Needham as the voice of the Joker, joining a voice cast that features Hamish Linklater, Jason Watkins, Krystal Joy Brown, Eric Morgan Stuart, John DiMaggio, and Gary Anthony Williams.
Cast member Michelle C. Bonilla expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming episodes in an April 2026 interview with Nerdtropolis, confirming her return as Renee Montoya. According to Bonilla, viewing the early season animation proved to be an emotional experience due to the visual style. “I’m crying because it’s so beautiful… the colors and everything,” the actress told Nerdtropolis.
Primate Brings Natural Horror to the Streaming Lineup
Joining the weekly slate on July 31, 2026, is the natural horror film Primate. The narrative centers on Lucy, whose tropical island homecoming descends into chaos after her family’s chimpanzee, Ben, contracts rabies. The infected animal becomes violent, forcing Lucy and her friends into a desperate fight for survival. The feature stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, and Victoria Wyant. Following its theatrical run, the film secured positive reviews and grossed $41 million worldwide.
Prime Video Weekly Release Schedule (July 27 – August 2, 2026)
- Friday, July 31: Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2
- Friday, July 31: Primate
- Saturday, August 1: No major new releases scheduled
- Sunday, August 2: No major new releases scheduled