Observed Signal · May 15, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Will Smith Signs $70M Prime Video Thriller 'Supermax'
Amazon MGM acquired worldwide rights to Supermax, an action thriller starring Will Smith, in a deal reported to be worth US$70 million. The film will be directed by David Gordon Green; Smith will play a character named Rex and will also produce through his company Westbrook. The screenplay is by David Weil and David J. Rosen. Amazon MGM reportedly plans to release Supermax directly on Prime Video rather than in theaters; production is expected to begin in mid‑August 2026 and no release date has been announced. The project is described as Smith’s first major original film since the 2022 Academy Awards incident and follows his recent franchise return in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). The article was published May 15, 2026.
A major streaming platform (Prime Video/Amazon MGM) acquiring a star-led original reflects ongoing investment in streaming content and distribution strategies, but it is primarily entertainment news with limited direct AdTech impact.
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- Amazon MGM acquired worldwide rights to the film Supermax from Miramax for a reported US$70 million.
- Will Smith will star as a character named Rex and will produce the film through Westbrook.
- David Gordon Green will direct; the screenplay was written by David Weil and David J. Rosen.
- Amazon MGM plans to release Supermax directly on Prime Video; production expected to begin mid‑August 2026.
- Article published by Cord Cutters News on 2026-05-15 (author: James Guttman).
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The Martian Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
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Project Hail Mary Remains Top Performer on Prime Video
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