Created by Tessa Coates, Ride or Die Season 1 is slated to debut on July 15, 2026. This action-comedy series will be exclusively available on Prime Video, with all eight episodes being released simultaneously.
The series revolves around best friends Debbie and Judith. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Debbie stumbles upon the truth that Judith, who she thought was a forensic accountant, is actually an international assassin. Following a botched mission, the two friends must escape across Europe, pursued by assassins, criminals, and law enforcement.
Ride or Die Season 1 features a star-studded cast including Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, Jacky Ido, and Kathryn Drysdale, among others.
When will Ride or Die Season 1 release?
Upon its premiere, Ride or Die Season 1 will allow viewers to watch the entire season in one go. All eight episodes will be released on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video. The series, like most Prime Video originals, is expected to drop at 12:00 a.m. GMT (UTC), though times may vary by region.
Even though the global release is scheduled for July 15, some regions might get early access due to time zone differences. Here’s the expected release schedule for the season’s eight episodes:
- Pacific Time (PT): Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Mountain Time (MT): Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT): Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
- Eastern Time (ET): Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
- Brazil Time (BRT): Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 p.m.
- British Summer Time (BST): Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
- India Standard Time (IST): Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 5:30 a.m.
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
To enjoy Ride or Die, an active Amazon Prime or standalone Prime Video membership is required. As an Amazon Original series, it is included in the standard streaming catalog, so watching does not entail any additional fees.
However, the subscription cost for accessing Prime Video varies by country. Amazon adjusts its pricing according to regional markets. For example, in the United States, a subscription is priced at $14.99 per month, whereas in regions like India or parts of Europe, the rates are significantly lower.
The main cast of Ride or Die season 1
Playing Debbie Claybourne, Octavia Spencer is celebrated for her Oscar-winning role as Minny Jackson in The Help. She has also received Academy Award nominations for portraying Dorothy Vaughan in Hidden Figures and Zelda Fuller in The Shape of Water. On television, she is well-known for her roles in the thriller series Truth Be Told and her Emmy-nominated performance in Self Made.
Hannah Waddingham stars as Judith Burton in Ride or Die Season 1. She is an Emmy-winning British actress, widely acclaimed for her role as Rebecca Welton in the popular comedy series Ted Lasso.
On television, she is also recognized for her portrayal of the iconic “Shame Nun,” Septa Unella, in Game of Thrones and Sofia Marchetti in Netflix’s Sex Education. Her notable film roles include appearances in the action movie The Fall Guy and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Ride or Die Season 1 premieres July 15.
Edited by Suchita Patnaha
