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Heads of State Tops 75 Million Streams, Becomes Fourth-Most Watched Amazon MGM Film

Director Ilya Naishuller has signaled that a sequel could proceed on continued viewer interest.

Jack Quaid in a Hawaiian shirt and bullet proof vest holding up a rifle and CD on his finger
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Overview

  • Heads of State has exceeded 75 million global Prime Video streams since its July 2 release, ranking it fourth among Amazon MGM Studios’ films on the platform.
  • It led Prime Video’s viewership charts for four consecutive weeks before Ice Cube’s screenlife thriller War of the Worlds claimed the top spot.
  • The action-comedy holds a 70% critics’ rating and a 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting solid viewer approval despite mixed critical feedback.
  • John Cena, Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas headline the film, drawing praise for their chemistry in the satirical high-stakes narrative.
  • Director Ilya Naishuller has indicated that a sequel could proceed if the film maintains strong engagement and gains platform support.