Ready Player One: Steven Spielberg's Sci-Fi Epic Arrives on Prime Video December 30, 2025
Prime Video has announced the upcoming streaming release of the iconic sci-fi film Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie is set to debut on the platform on December 30, 2025, following its successful theatrical run and continued popularity among fans. Ready Player One, based on Ernest Cline's novel, takes viewers on a journey to a dystopian 2045 where protagonist Wade Watts embarks on a virtual quest inside the OASIS simulation in search of a hidden Easter egg.
Steven Spielberg helmed the adaptation of Ready Player One, which features a talented cast including Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, and Mark Rylance. The film, with a production budget ranging from $155–175 million, grossed over $583 million worldwide and garnered acclaim for its visual effects, earning nominations at prestigious award ceremonies such as the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Critics' Choice Awards. It also secured the title of Best Science Fiction Film at the 45th Saturn Awards.
In addition to Ready Player One, Prime Video's December lineup includes other exciting titles like Blade, A Cinderella Story, and The Great Gatsby (2013), all scheduled to be available for streaming on December 30. The platform's end-of-month update will also feature a diverse selection of films, including Blade (1998), Blade II, Free Willy, In the Heart of the Sea, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and Wrath of the Titans. Ready Player One will join these titles as part of Prime Video's December offerings, providing viewers with a variety of entertainment options to enjoy.