Prime Video is preparing for the debut of its new young-adult action series, Motorheads. The show, centered around street racing and high school friendships in a struggling town, has locked in a May premiere date.
Here’s the Lowdown: All ten episodes of Motorheads will become available exclusively on Prime Video on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, across more than 240 countries. The series stars Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino, and Melissa Collazo. It tells the story of outsiders finding connection through their love of cars and racing amid the difficulties of a rust-belt town and high school life.
What This Means Now: The series aims to connect with the young-adult audience through themes of first love, heartbreak, and finding identity, all set against an action-heavy backdrop. With its ensemble cast including Uriah Shelton, Nicolas Cantu, Drake Rodger, and Mia Healey, it represents another genre entry in Prime Video’s growing collection of content aimed at younger viewers.
The Bigger Picture: Motorheads is written and executive produced by showrunner John A. Norris, with the pilot directed by Neil Burger (Divergent). The involvement of producers like Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Venom) suggests a focus on action and possibly comedic elements. The setting of a town seeking hope brings a measure of social commentary to the coming-of-age and racing narrative. The show also features Matt Lanter, Audrey Gerthoffer, and Johnna Dias-Watson.
