# Amazon Prime Video 2026 updates and channel shutdown > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amazon-prime-video-germany-consumer-issues > Updated: 2026-08-02T17:47:25.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 14. Amazon’s €8.99‑per‑month Prime subscription in Germany stays unchanged, with a 50 % discount for eligible students and young adults, a 30‑day free trial for new members, a six‑month Prime Student trial and family‑share options. Italy offered limited‑time discounts of up to 60 % on Paramount+, Apple TV+ and MGM+ channels and 30‑day free periods on several niche channels (activations by 2 July). A second €0.99‑per‑movie rental promotion ran in late June, adding titles such as *Hamnet* and *Cold Storage* to the weekend‑only offer first launched in May. July’s content slate expanded dramatically: dozens of new films and series were added in Germany, including the prequel *Elle*, new seasons of *Poker Face* and *Isakapatnam*, full‑series packages of *Suits* and *Person of Interest*, and high‑profile originals like *Project Hail Mary*, *Ride or Die*, *Batman: Dark Knight* S2 and *Glennkill*. Classic licences (*Nosferatu*, *The Magnificent Seven*) and 69 additional titles such as *Bones and All* and *The Martian* joined the library, alongside new episodes of *Brooklyn Nine‑Nine* and *This Country*. The 2026 original‑series schedule was detailed, listing releases from *Good Omens* S3 to *Murder 101* and *Spider‑Noir*. On 1 August the linear Prime TV channel will be discontinued, with all content migrated to the on‑demand platform while preserving the same year‑long offering. Legal pressure mounted as the Saxony Consumer Centre filed a class‑action lawsuit over ads and perceived quality decline, seeking €80‑€150 compensation for over 291 000 subscribers; a parallel case in North‑Rhine‑Westphalia addresses a separate price increase. In the broader OTT market, August releases across platforms include Prime Video titles *Daddio*, *Sterling Point* and the documentary *Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter*, alongside new offerings from Netflix and Disney+. Amazon Prime Video added the flagship film *The Brutalist* on 10 August 2026 as the headline title for the month. ## Claims - Disney+ will launch the series 'The Shards' on 6 August 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Amazon will discontinue its linear Prime TV channel on 1 August 2026, while on‑demand content remains available. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Netflix will remove several movies and series from its catalog in August 2026, including titles such as Batman Returns (1992), Justice League (2017) and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015). (single source) - Aniverse will add new anime titles to its catalog in August 2026, including The First Slam Dunk, Grimoire of Zero, Shaman King – Part 3 and Danganronpa 3 – Future & Despair. (single source) - Disney+ will start streaming new episodes of the thriller series “Furious” and the children’s series “Mickey Mouse Wunderhaus” on the first Monday of August 2026. (single source) - Prime Video will add over 50 new series and film titles to its on‑demand catalog in August 2026. (single source) - Prime Video will broadcast UEFA Champions League top matches on 18 August and 25 August 2026 without extra fees, following the draw on 3 August. (single source) - The Disney+ series “Furious” received a critic rating of 100 % in the source data. (single source) - Prime Video will stream the UEFA Champions League draw on 3 August 2026. (single source) - Netflix will release 'The Ribbon Hero' on 8 August 2026. (single source) - Netflix will release 'Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames' on 27 August 2026. (single source) - Disney+ will launch Futurama season 14 on 3 August 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Amazon Prime Video debuts flagship film 'The Brutalist' in August 2026 Amazon Prime Video adds flagship film 'The Brutalist' on Aug 10 2026, while Netflix will drop dozens of movies and series from its catalog throughout August 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-debuts-flagship-film-the-brutalist-in-august-2026 ### 2026-08-01: August 2026 OTT releases across major streaming platforms August 2026 sees Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and other platforms launch dozens of new movies, series and documentaries, including Futurama S14, The Shards and Bollywood titles. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-announces-august-2026-lineup-of-new-series-and-movies ### 2026-07-29: Amazon Prime Video to shut linear channel as Netflix, Disney+ and others unveil August 2026 catalog updates Netflix removes 20+ titles in August 2026; Amazon shuts its linear Prime TV channel on 1 Aug; Disney+ adds new “Furious” and “Mickey Mouse Wunderhaus” episodes; aniverse expands its August anime lineup. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-expands-august-2026-lineup-with-50-new-series-and-free-uefa-champions-league-stre ### 2026-07-23: Netflix and Prime Video roll out major July‑August 2026 streaming lineups Netflix adds Hunger Games, Snowden and new series in July, while Prime Video unveils August titles like *Sterling Point* and *Corrida dos Bichos*; plus HBO Max’s *Rick and Morty* finale and weekend streaming‑p​ 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-video-adds-new-series-and-films-for-august-2026 ### 2026-07-19: Prime Video's 2026 Hits Feature Lord & Miller's Project Hail Mary and The Sheep Detectives Prime Video’s 2026 flagship films, Lord & Miller’s “Project Hail Mary” and “The Sheep Detectives,” top the streaming lineup, while a monthly guide spotlights classics from “Gladiator” to “Miami Vice.” 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-videos-2026-hits-feature-lord-millers-project-hail-mary-and-the-sheep-detectives ### 2026-07-12: Amazon Prime Video launches new episodes and expands 2026 original slate Amazon Prime Video released new episodes of Brooklyn Nine‑Nine and This Country in Germany and unveiled a 2026 original series slate featuring Good Omens S3 and dozens of new titles across multiple genres. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-launches-new-episodes-and-expands-2026-original-slate ### 2026-07-01: Prime Video adds 69 new movies and shows for July 2026 Prime Video launched 69 new titles in July 2026, featuring highlights such as “Bones and All,” “Gil‑more Girls,” and “The Martian.” 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-video-expands-library-with-69-new-titles-in-july-2026 ### 2026-06-30: Amazon Prime Video rolls out extensive July 2026 film and series lineup Amazon Prime Video's July 2026 slate adds new movies and series like 'Project Hail Mary', 'Elle', 'Batman: Dark Knight' season 2, original 'Ride or Die', plus licensed titles including 'Nosferatu'. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-rolls-out-extensive-july-2026-film-and-series-lineup ### 2026-06-29: Amazon Prime Video expands July 2026 lineup and confirms subscription pricing Amazon Prime Video unveils a large July 2026 lineup of new films and series, details €8.99‑monthly (or €89.90‑yearly) subscription pricing with student discounts, and notes multiple titles to be removed in June 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-rolls-out-july-2026-lineup-and-confirms-german-subscription-fees ### 2026-06-26: Amazon Prime Video launches 0.99 € film rental promotion Amazon Prime Video is offering a limited‑time rental deal of selected films for 0.99 €, with a 30‑day watch window plus 48 hours, featuring titles such as Hamnet and Cold Storage, to drive user engagement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-launches-099-film-rental-promotion ### 2026-06-19: Amazon Prime Video launches free trial and discounted Channel promotions in Germany and Italy Amazon Prime Video promotes free trials and student offers in Germany, while Italy rolls out June‑July discounts up to 60 % and 30‑day free access on selected Prime Video Channels. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-launches-free-trial-and-discounted-channel-promotions-in-germany-and-italy ### 2026-06-02: German Consumer Groups File Class Action Over Amazon Prime Contract Changes Amazon's February 2024 Prime changes, adding ads and extra fees, prompted a German class‑action seeking €80 compensation per user; registration ends 9 June 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-consumer-groups-file-class-action-over-amazon-prime-contract-changes ### 2026-06-02: German Consumer Group Files Amazon Prime Video Class Action Over Ads and Price Changes German consumer groups have launched a class action against Amazon Prime Video over ads and service degradation, with a registration deadline of 9 June 2026 and over 291 000 participants seeking €80‑€150 each. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-consumer-group-files-amazon-prime-video-class-action-over-ads-and-price-changes ### 2026-05-29: Amazon Prime Video launches 99‑cent film rental promotion in Germany Amazon's Prime Video in Germany began a weekend 99‑cent film rental promotion, letting members rent hundreds of movies for 30 days with a 48‑hour watch window after starting. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-launches-99cent-film-rental-promotion-in-germany --- Cite as: Amazon Prime Video 2026 updates and channel shutdown. 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