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Prime Video lines up ‘Rings of Power’ Season 3, Muhammad Ali series and a slate of NFL, NBA and NHL games in November 2026
Amazon’s Prime Video expands its November offering with major scripted titles, including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, a first authorized Muhammad Ali series, and new sci-fi from Blade Runner 2099, alongside weekly football and court-and-ice live sports.
Amazon is turning November 2026 into a high-profile month for Prime Video, betting that a mix of tentpole fantasy, mainstream boxing history and big franchise science fiction can keep subscribers engaged while live sports fills in the week-to-week rhythm. In its latest entertainment release, the company outlined premieres for several original and licensed titles plus a schedule of NFL, NBA and NHL games available on the service during the month.
Among the headline arrivals is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returning for Season 3. Amazon says the series comes back on November 11. The Tolkien-adjacent fantasy has long been one of Prime Video’s signature franchises, and Season 3 is positioned as the primary scripted event of the month in the company’s announcement.
Prime Video’s original slate also includes The Greatest, described by Amazon as the first authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali. The show premieres November 4, placing the Ali story in early-month release territory. Later in the month, Blade Runner 2099 arrives on November 25, bringing a new entry to the Blade Runner universe.
On the programming and library side, Amazon’s release also lists a few older catalog titles and related content that will be available on Prime Video during the month, including Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004), Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July (2014), and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024). Amazon also points to non-fiction and product-related segments, including an update from Amazon engineering leadership on the role of the developer in the age of AI, along with announcements tied to Amazon devices and experiences.
Sports is the other major pillar of Amazon’s November plan, with Prime Video pitching a weekly live calendar that blends American football, basketball and hockey. The company highlights Thursday Night Football as part of the NFL coverage. It also says there will be NBA on Prime doubleheaders every Friday, plus Seattle Kraken hockey games during the month.
For NFL, Amazon provided specific Thursday matchups scheduled for Prime Video in November. They include Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens on November 5 at 8:15 p.m. ET, Washington Commanders at New York Giants on November 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET, Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans on November 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET, and Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers on November 27 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The NBA schedule in Amazon’s release is anchored by Friday doubleheaders at set evening times. Amazon lists Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers on November 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET, Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers on November 6 at 10 p.m. ET, New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers on November 13 at 7 p.m. ET, and Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs on November 13 at 9:30 p.m. ET. It also includes Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons on November 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET and Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets on November 20 at 10 p.m. ET, along with Miami Heat at New York Knicks on November 27 at 7 p.m. ET and Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs on November 27 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
For hockey, Amazon’s announcement centers on Seattle Kraken games, listing matchups across multiple days and time slots. Examples include Calgary Flames at Seattle Kraken on November 4 at 10 p.m. ET, New York Rangers at Seattle Kraken on November 7 at 5 p.m. ET, and Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken on November 12 at 12 p.m. ET. The company also lists games such as Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken on November 19 at 9:40 p.m. ET, Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken on November 25 at 9:40 p.m. ET, and Edmonton Oilers at Seattle Kraken on November 27 at 8 p.m. ET, plus Seattle Kraken home games into late November.
In broader company context, this mix reflects Prime Video’s dual strategy: build premium, franchise-led scripted releases that can drive sustained viewing, while using live sports to create routine engagement and time-specific programming. Amazon’s emphasis on “doubleheaders” for NBA coverage and a steady list of NHL matchups suggests it is aiming to turn November into a frequent check-in month, not just a one-time tentpole moment around its fantasy and genre series.
What remains unclear from Amazon’s announcement is how the full catalog and live sports availability will vary by region, whether there are any additional Prime Video exclusives beyond the titles explicitly named, and whether Amazon will provide performance data such as viewership or subscriber impact for these releases. The company also does not detail any pricing changes in connection with the schedule, focusing instead on what is coming and when it arrives.
Next to watch is how quickly Prime Video’s core November premieres translate into sustained audience demand, particularly The Greatest on November 4 and Rings of Power Season 3 on November 11, followed by Blade Runner 2099 on November 25. Viewers will also be looking at how Amazon packages the weekly cadence of NFL Thursday nights, Friday NBA doubleheaders, and Kraken games, since live sports can strongly influence daily and weekly engagement patterns on streaming platforms.
Why It Matters
- Prime Video is pairing major scripted franchises and genre titles with a dense live-sports calendar, using both “appointment viewing” and long-form entertainment to support engagement during the month.
- High-visibility originals like The Rings of Power Season 3 and the Muhammad Ali series are likely positioned to help Prime Video compete for attention beyond sports nights and weekends.
- The detailed NFL, NBA and Kraken schedules highlight Amazon’s continued emphasis on live rights as a retention tool, since sports can pull viewers into the service consistently week to week.
- The release underscores Amazon’s broader entertainment ecosystem, mixing streaming premieres with programming and product-related updates tied to the Prime Video and device experience.
Key Facts
- Prime Video says The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for Season 3 on November 11, 2026.
- Prime Video says The Greatest, described as the first authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali, premieres on November 4, 2026.
- Prime Video says Blade Runner 2099 arrives on November 25, 2026.
- Prime Video’s November live sports plan includes Thursday Night Football and NBA on Prime doubleheaders every Friday.
- Prime Video lists specific NFL matchups for November 2026, including Jaguars at Ravens (Nov 5, 8:15 p.m. ET), Commanders at Giants (Nov 12, 8:15 p.m. ET), Colts at Texans (Nov 19, 8:15 p.m. ET), and Broncos at Steelers (Nov 27, 8:15 p.m. ET).
- Prime Video’s announcement centers NHL coverage on Seattle Kraken games, listing multiple matchups and time slots throughout November.
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