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Prime Video Previews Key Asian Content from Its 2026 Slate at Inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals
Unveiled by Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, APAC & ANZ, Prime Video, the showcase spotlighted select titles from the broader Asia-Pacific slate - including Japanese Anime, Korean dramas, and the recently announced Indian Original movie Don't Be Shy
Prime Video's first International Originals showcase featured Kelly Day, VP of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, and Nicole Clemens, VP of International Originals, presenting the service's biggest 2026 international Originals for global audiences
The event underscored Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios' commitment to international stories that resonate globally, a growing slate of worldwide hits, and the talent bringing locally grounded narratives to life
MUMBAI, India - February 12, 2026 - : Prime Video offered an early look at select titles from Japan, Korea, and India at Prime Video Presents International Originals, the service's first global showcase for international content. Presented by Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, APAC & ANZ, Prime Video, the preview highlighted a sampling of the compelling Asian content coming to the service in 2026, with the full slate to be announced in the coming months. The showcase reinforces Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios' commitment to delivering premium Asian storytelling to audiences across the world.
The inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals showcase took place in London, an event presenting a selection of Prime Video's biggest International Originals movies and series expected to resonate with a global audience in 2026. Introduced by VP of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, Kelly Day, and hosted by Nicole Clemens, VP of International Originals and teams across the world, the showcase featured guest appearances from actors Stanley Tucci, Nicole Wallace, Park Min-young & Wi Hajun, actors and filmmakers Dolores Fonzi, Alia Bhatt, and author Mercedes Ron.
Stories from Japan, Korea, and India are becoming truly global, ranking among Prime Video's most watched, outside the English content slate. These stories - rooted in local cultures yet resonating universally, reflect the growing appetite for authentic narratives that transcend geographic boundaries. The titles previewed from the wider slate at the event build on this momentum, combining globally celebrated franchises, fresh new voices, and long-term partnerships with leading creators and studios across the region.
Anime: A Glimpse of What's Coming:
As Anime experiences strong global growth, Prime Video reinforced its ambition to become the destination for high-quality anime content with a carefully curated slate serving both longtime fans and new audiences.
Prime Video highlighted three marquee titles from its expansive 2026 Anime slate, starting with exclusive worldwide rights for the definitive reboot of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN. Produced by TMS Entertainment, the reboot reimagines the globally famous manga series as an animated experience combining cutting-edge computer-generated imagery (CG) with hand-drawn animation, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The preview also included THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, the influential cyberpunk series exploring the intersection of humanity and technology in a hyper-connected 2029 metropolis which will be streamed on Prime Video exclusively worldwide (except Russia and China; in Japan Prime Video has an early exclusive window), and From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2, following Season 1's success ranking among Prime Video's Top 10 titles in over 45 countries. These three titles offer just a taste of the full 2026 Anime lineup to be announced in the coming months.
Korean Content: Romance and Genre-Blending Narratives:
Korean content continues driving global engagement on Prime Video, with hits like Marry My Husband and No Gain No Love both reaching the platform's global Top 10 based on out of country viewership. Prime Video is deepening this commitment with major additions to its Korean library, bringing culturally rooted Korean storytelling to audiences worldwide
The Korean titles previewed at the event showcase romance-led storytelling complemented by genre-blending narratives and large-scale productions, in collaboration with leading Korean studios including CJ ENM, SLL, Coupang Play, and others. Highlights include Absolute Value of Romance, a meta romantic comedy starring Kim Hyang Gi and global K-pop idols; Human x Gumiho (working title), a supernatural romance led by Jun Ji Hyun (a.k.a Gianna Jun) and Ji Chang Wook; and Siren's Kiss, a psychological thriller starring Park Min-young and Wi Hajun. See You at Work Tomorrow! explores workplace romances, while Love in Disguise, starring Yim Siwan, caters to growing demand for genre-crossing storytelling. For audiences seeking epic scale, The Sacred Jewel (working title) delivers historical drama set against the Mongol invasions of Goryeo.
Indian Content: A Special Preview:
Prime Video Presents International Originals also featured a special preview of Don't Be Shy, an upcoming Indian Original movie - a young-adult, female-forward coming-of-age drama written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji and produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions. The preview included a conversation between Alia Bhatt and Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, exploring filmmaking for young audiences and the importance of female-forward storytelling. Prime Video's comprehensive Indian content slate - featuring a much broader slate will be unveiled in March at Prime Video Presents India.
"We are delighted to offer this early preview of compelling titles from our Anime, Korean, and Indian slate at the inaugural Prime Video Presents International Originals," said Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, APAC & ANZ, Prime Video. "This is just a taste of what's in store for our customers in 2026 - we have so much more coming. Content from Japan, Korea, and India is emerging as a powerful cultural force in global entertainment, driven by emotionally authentic stories that resonate far beyond their home markets. Building on strong viewer momentum and deep partnerships with creators across these regions, our 2026 lineup underscores our long-term commitment to championing Asian storytelling on the global stage. Stay tuned for many more announcements throughout the year."
The event underscored Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios' commitment to international stories that resonate globally, a growing slate of worldwide hits, and continued investment in the talent and creators bringing locally grounded narratives to life.
Appendix:
Anime:
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN:
In the year 199X, the world was engulfed in nuclear fire!!
The seas dried up, the earth split open, and it seemed as if all life had been wiped out... Yet...humanity somehow survived!!
Across the scorched and broken land, survivors cling to hope, desperately searching for food and water. However, their hopes are trampled underfoot by violence. Might makes right in this world, and the weak are crushed without mercy.
From the depths of that despair, a lone man with seven scars on his chest emerges. His name is Kenshiro, heir to the legendary assassination art Hokuto Shinken. As he roams the wasteland in pursuit of his sworn enemy Shin, who stole his fiancée Yuria, Kenshiro answers the cries of the oppressed, becoming a beacon of hope in a world of despair.
Standing in his path are brutal survivors of the apocalypse, their ambitions twisted by power and greed. In a world where the weak are prey and prayers go unheard, Kenshiro forges a path with his iron fists!
Copyright：(C)Buronson&Tetsuo Hara/Coamix, HOKUTO Committee
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL:
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL is a landmark work of cyberpunk science fiction set in a near-future when information networks envelop the world and highly advanced cyborg augmentation technology has enabled the creation of the cyberbrain. It follows the story of the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi and the combat force she leads in the fight against cybercrime.
Beginning with Shirow Masamune's 1989 manga, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, the series has since transcended media boundaries, expanding into mediums like anime, live-action Hollywood film, and video games.
Published in 24 territories around the globe, the manga has now surpassed 4.2 million copies worldwide. Featuring an innovative, one-of-a-kind sci-fi world combined with spectacular visual imagery, the series has had an immeasurable cultural impact and influenced countless creators around the world.
Now, in July 2026, the series continues with the new THE GHOST IN THE SHELL anime. This latest production is the work of world-renowned Science SARU, the animation production company behind the Golden Globe nominee Inu-oh, the Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Award for Best Animation winner The Colors Within, the anime television series DAN DA DAN, and more.
(C)2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II:
Beryl Gardenant, a humble swordsmanship instructor running a rural dojo, sees his life suddenly changed when he is appointed as a special instructor to the Royal Order of Knights. Through years of steadfast training, he has overcome countless trials and formidable foes, earning the title of Master Swordsman. Behind the honor lie his inner struggles as a swordsman, the enduring bonds with his former disciples, and his constant, self-effacing grumbling. Now, an entirely new ultimate challenge stands before him. A coming-of-age tale of a middle-aged man, this heartfelt story resonates with audiences of all ages around the world as his journey begins anew.
Korean:
Absolute Value of Romance
An ordinary high school student, Yeo Eui-ju, leads a double life as a secret web novelist dreaming of success. When four charming new teachers arrive at her school, they become her unexpected muses. Their presence turns both her everyday life and her writing upside down.
Production Company: Coupang Play, Mediacorp, Good Wave Inc and Borderless Film
Human x Gumiho (working title)
A top actress who is secretly a 2,000-year-old gumiho with the power to bewitch humans becomes romantically entangled with a man who is uniquely immune to her enchantments, forcing them to navigate a romance where their supernatural powers collide.
Production Company: HighZium Studio and Contents Planner
Siren's Kiss
Cha Woo-seok investigates a fraud-related murder that leads him to chief auctioneer Han Seol-ah whose three fiancés have all died suspiciously. Despite the deadly suspicion, he finds himself drawn to her, on the brink of uncovering a shocking truth.
Production Company: Studio Dragon and CAPE EnA
See You at Work Tomorrow!
Burned out office worker Cha Ji-yoon and her cold boss Kang Si-woo's forced collaboration sparks unexpected chemistry, as they rediscover excitement in both work and love.
Production Company: Studio Dragon and Kross Pictures
Love in Disguise
Former special forces officer Kang Jae-hee goes undercover as a secretary to protect arrogant heir Yoon Yi-jun from a murder conspiracy, sparking a forbidden romance in the line of duty.
Production Company: CJ ENM STUDIOS and PITAPAT STUDIO
The Sacred Jewel (working title)
In 1258, amid thirty years of relentless Mongol invasions, the Emperor commands elite warriors to retrieve the Sacred Jewel, a divine relic protecting the kingdom. The warriors break through Mongolian lines and journey toward the eastern sea in search of the legendary relic.
Production Company: SLL and Celltrion Entertainment
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