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Prime Video’s ‘Heads of State’ Debuts July 2 After Viral Reshammiya Review

Fueled by a viral musical review from Himesh Reshammiya, the film arrives on Prime Video tomorrow with a 60% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

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Idris Elba attends the UK premiere of the film "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" at Leicester Square in London, Britain, December 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim
Cast member John Cena poses at the premiere for "Ferdinand" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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Overview

  • Directed by Ilya Naishuller and starring John Cena, Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Heads of State premieres July 2 on Prime Video in six languages.
  • The action-comedy follows the U.S. president and U.K. prime minister as they escape after Air Force One is downed and race to thwart a global conspiracy under MI6 protection.
  • Himesh Reshammiya’s Reviews-E-Reshammiya segment has driven pre-release engagement by turning his critique into an over-the-top musical performance.
  • Critics are divided on the film’s blend of satire and stunt work, reflected in its 60% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 15 reviews.
  • Positioned as a marquee for Prime Day 2025, the direct-to-streaming release underscores Prime Video’s push for star-led event films.