Amazon Launches 'Clips' to Boost Prime Video Discovery with Short-Form Vertical Videos
May 8, 2026
Prime Video is rolling out Clips, a vertical short-form video feed of movie, series, and sports scenes designed to aid discovery and engagement.
The feature aligns with industry trends as major players push vertical video and mobile-first viewing, signaling a broader shift toward on-the-go content consumption.
Clips is accessible via a Clips carousel on the mobile home page, a full-screen vertical feed, and interactive options to like, save, share, or jump to the full title to rent or buy.
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This move fits Amazon’s strategy to boost customer experience and stay competitive in streaming by making browsing more engaging and personalized.
The update mirrors a broader push to improve mobile viewing, a priority Netflix also highlights as essential for subscribers during in-between moments.
Netflix’s Chief Product and Technology Officer describes Clips as a step toward a more engaging mobile experience and says it’s just the beginning of more personalized, immersive features.
Clips supports Netflix’s dual aim of entertaining existing subscribers and driving discovery, while sustaining its multi-billion-dollar annual content spend.
Analysts note that a roughly 20-second clip could entice viewers to a full two-hour watch by tapping curiosity and scrolling behavior.
Initial rollout targets select U.S. users on iOS, Android, and Fire tablets, with broader availability planned for this summer.
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