Even without reaching box‑office numbers that would ensure its exclusive payment, the 2026 thriller “Crime Paths” has stood out within Amazon’s strategy of leveraging its Prime Video releases with cinematic support. Twelve days after its debut on the platform, the film – featuring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and Halle Berry – remains the most watched globally among the service’s titles.
Directed by Bart Layton, the work adapts Don Winslow’s short story “Crime 101” and follows the story of a high‑end jewel thief who finds himself in the midst of a personal crisis, crossing paths with a weary police officer and a disillusioned insurance agent. The production offers a clear homage to Michael Mann’s style, recalling classics such as “Thief” (1981), “Heat” (1995) and “Collateral” (2004). With a budget of US$ 93 million, global box‑office earnings reached US$ 72.5 million, but the real success lies in the viewership numbers on Prime Video.
