Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo’s $70M Flop Now Streaming on Prime Video
Crime 101, starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, arrives on Prime Video on April 1, 2026. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the streaming date for the film this week.
Streaming release
The movie begins streaming Wednesday, April 1, 2026. That launch places it just ahead of the Easter weekend audience.
Box office and budget
Crime 101 earned $71.8 million at the global box office. The film’s production budget totaled $90 million.
Marketing and theater cuts are not included in that figure. Industry estimates suggested the film needed roughly $180 million to break even.
Critical and audience response
Critics largely praised the film. It holds an 89% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audiences were also positive. Rotten Tomatoes users rated it 85%, while IMDb shows a 7 out of 10 score.
Why streaming matters
Strong reviews improve its chances on streaming platforms. The film may find a larger audience at home.
Fans have noted the movie’s pacing, action, and memorable characters. Those elements could boost viewership on Prime Video.
Cast and roles
- Chris Hemsworth as Mike Davis
- Mark Ruffalo as Detective Lou Lubesnick
- Halle Berry as Sharon
Creative credits
| Release date | February 13, 2026 |
| Runtime | 140 minutes |
| Director | Bart Layton |
| Writers | Bart Layton, Peter Straughan |
| Producers | Derrin Schlesinger, Eric Fellner, Shane Salerno, Tim Bevan, Chris Hemsworth, Ben Grayson, Dimitri Doganis, Bart Layton |
| Box office | $71.8 million |
| Production budget | $90 million |
What’s next for the leads
Both actors have multiple projects slated for 2026. Hemsworth will return as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday.
Ruffalo appears as Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. He also has Good Sex, Being Heumman, Santo Subito!, and Task season 2 on his slate.
Hemsworth is attached to Stuntnuts: The Movie and Subversion, both currently in post-production.
Outlook
Filmogaz.com notes that the film’s theatrical shortfall casts doubt on its immediate profitability. Still, critical praise and solid audience scores give it a chance to recover value on streaming.
Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo lead the cast of the $70M flop now streaming on Prime Video. The April 1 release will show whether home viewers change the film’s fortunes.
