Dave Bautista is having a massive 2026. From headlining Prime Video's crime thriller The Wrecking Crew opposite Jason Momoa to voicing Tagah in the animated Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender sequel, the former WWE star is everywhere. But the most unexpected win? His 2015 James Bond movie, Spectre, has quietly become one of the year's biggest streaming sleeper hits.
Despite being absent from major subscription platforms—even after Amazon's blockbuster acquisition of the Bond franchise—Spectre is dominating VOD charts. Fans are renting and purchasing the film on Prime Video and Apple TV at such a rate that it's cracked the global top 10 in multiple countries. It's a testament to Bautista's enduring appeal and the timeless pull of Daniel Craig's 007 era.
Bautista's Bond Breakout
In Spectre, Bautista plays Mr. Hinx, a formidable henchman who goes toe-to-toe with Craig's Bond in one of the franchise's most memorable fight sequences. The film also stars Christoph Waltz as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Ralph Fiennes as M, and Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann. It was the penultimate entry in Craig's run, setting the stage for No Time to Die.
For Bautista, the role was a major step in his transition from wrestling to Hollywood stardom, joining the ranks of John Cena and Dwayne Johnson. Since then, he's become a fan favorite as Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and recently landed the coveted role of Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst after an injury delayed production.
Why Spectre Is Resurging
The renewed interest in Spectre comes as fans eagerly await news on the next James Bond. Amazon has yet to officially announce Craig's successor, but reports suggest Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Paul Mescal are all in the running. This speculation has reignited interest in the franchise's recent history, and Spectre is the easiest entry to revisit on VOD.
It's also a reminder of Bautista's range. While he's known for action, his performance in Spectre showed he could hold his own against one of cinema's most iconic spies. As he takes on the role of Kratos, fans are revisiting his earlier work—and Spectre is the perfect showcase.
Where to Watch
If you want to catch Spectre, you'll need to rent or buy it on platforms like Prime Video or Apple TV. It's not currently on any subscription streaming service, but that hasn't stopped it from climbing the charts. For more on Bautista's other projects, check out our coverage of Prime Video's biggest hits or our look at other streaming sleeper hits.
As 2026 rolls on, Bautista shows no signs of slowing down. With God of War on the horizon and Spectre still pulling in viewers, he's proving that his Hollywood journey is far from over. And for Bond fans, the wait for the next 007 continues—but Spectre is a great way to pass the time.
