After much anticipation, Paul Feig’s <em>Another Simple Favor</em> is set to stream on Prime Video starting this Thursday. This sequel, which arrives seven years after the suspense-filled conclusion of A Simple Favor in 2018, welcomes back fan-favorites Anna Kendrick as Stephanie and Blake Lively as Emily, diving into yet another thrilling narrative of shocking crimes and dark secrets. This time, the plot unfolds in Italy, where Emily prepares for her wedding after being released early from a 20-year prison sentence, adding layers of intrigue and excitement to the storyline.

Based on the 2017 novel of the same name, the original A Simple Favor film became a massive success, earning a remarkable “Certified Fresh” rating of 84% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The film grossed an impressive $97.6 million at the box office against a modest budget of $20 million (according to Box Office Mojo), making the lengthy wait for a sequel all the more surprising. Additionally, it was unexpected that Amazon opted to release Another Simple Favor directly on streaming instead of in theaters. Regardless of the unconventional release strategy, fans can finally enjoy the sequel, which becomes available for streaming on Thursday, May 1, on Prime Video.

Catch Another Simple Favor Streaming at 3 AM ET on Thursday, May 1

Streaming Begins on Prime Video at 12 AM PT

The highly anticipated sequel, Another Simple Favor, will be available on Amazon Prime Video at 3 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 1. This means the film will be accessible for streaming at 12 a.m. PT, 1 a.m. MT, and 2 a.m. CT across various time zones in the United States. For viewers in the UK, Another Simple Favor will start streaming on Prime Video at 8 a.m. BST on the same Thursday.

While Prime Video has previously released some films at midnight GMT, allowing them to technically become available the evening before the official U.S. release date, this will not be the case for Another Simple Favor. The two-hour film featuring Blake Lively will launch on the streaming service in the early hours of Thursday, mirroring the release strategy utilized for other recent Prime Video titles, such as Nicole Kidman’s Holland.

Discover Where to Watch A Simple Favor

The 2018 Film Is Not Included in Prime Subscription

Although Another Simple Favor is premiering exclusively on Prime Video this week, the original A Simple Favor from 2018 is not currently part of the movie catalog available to Prime subscribers. Nonetheless, viewers can still rent A Simple Favor for $3.99 or purchase it for $4.99 on Prime Video. Additionally, A Simple Favor is available for streaming on Netflix, but it is important to note that it will be leaving the platform on May 19, shortly after Another Simple Favor makes its debut.

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo