Exciting New Canadian Originals Coming to Prime Video
Prime Video recently unveiled an exciting lineup of original series and films at the first-ever Amazon Upfront Canada event. This diverse collection covers a wide range of genres,from sports documentaries to music features,and even a fresh comedy-drama from Quebec's own Martin Matte. Let’s dive into the highlights of what’s on the way.
Faceoff: Inside the NHL (Season 2)
The much-anticipated second season of Faceoff: Inside the NHL is set to return with more behind-the-scenes action. This series takes viewers deep into the lives of NHL stars like Sidney crosby from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seth Jarvis from Carolina Hurricanes, Sean Monahan representing Columbus Blue Jackets, and Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa Senators. Expect heartfelt interviews not just with these players but also with their teammates, coaches, rivals, and family members.
Premiere date: Fall 2025
Karaoké Club
Get ready for a unique twist on karaoke! Karaoké Club is an entertaining competition where celebrity contestants face off in fun challenges while performing live. As time goes on, some celebrities will be eliminated while new ones join in for more excitement. Confirmed participants include Karine Vanasse, Arnaud Soly, Lou-Pascal Tremblay among others—more names will be announced soon!
Premiere date: TBA 2025
LOL: qui Rira Le Dernier? (Season 4)
Patrick Huard returns as host for another round of laughter in LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? In this reality show about comedians trying not to laugh at each other’s antics while keeping straight faces themselves, this season features talents like Guy Jodoin and Phil Roy among others.
Premiere date: Early 2026
Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd
This summer brings us Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, a documentary that dives into how Montreal punk rock band Simple Plan rose to fame starting back in the late '90s. Directed by Didier Charrette and previously teased at Las Vegas's When We Were Young Festival, it includes appearances by notable musicians such as Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 and Avril Lavigne.Premiere date: Summer 2025
Romcom: Who The Fk is Jason Porter?
Directed by Henry Roosevelt comes this gripping two-part documentary that follows Heather Rovet—a Toronto woman whose seemingly perfect relationship turns upside down when she discovers her partner has a criminal past filled with deception. Her quest for truth leads her down an unexpected path toward justice.
Premiere date: June 13, 2025
Trailer Trash
From executive producer Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny) comes Trailer Trash, a comedic docuseries featuring two larger-than-life brothers who transformed their “Young Farts RV Parts” business into an online sensation. Production is set to begin soon in Alberta.
Premiere date: TBA 2026
Vitrerie Joyal
In this comedy-drama series starring Martin matte as andré Joyal—who draws inspiration from his father—we follow andré as he manages his glass company during mid-90s Canada. Joining him are actors Pierre-Luc Funk and Marilyse Bourke among others.
Premiere date:* TBA 2026
Beyond these Canadian originals showcased at Amazon's event were several other titles linked to Canada—from sneak peeks at Season Five of The Boys, featuring Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir) hailing from Mississauga; Olympian hockey player Sarah Nurse discussing PWHL; all topped off by Ryan Reynolds sharing insights about Colin Hanks’ upcoming documentary on John Candy filmed in Vancouver.
Amazon also confirmed that NBA games will be available on Prime Video starting with the upcoming season (2026/27). This announcement follows last year’s greenlight for seven Canadian originals—including three projects led by comedian Tom green—and highlights previous successes like The Lake or Jamie Lee Curtis-produced shows such as The Sticky. Notably over sixty films have been shot across canada including popular titles like Reacher* or its spin-off series along with many more!
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