Mckenna Grace is having a moment. The young star, who will soon be seen as Daphne Blake in the upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo: Origins, is currently dominating Prime Video with her 2025 mystery thriller, What We Hide. The film has quietly become one of the platform's most-watched titles in the U.S., proving that audiences are hungry for twisty, emotional dramas.
Directed and written by Dan Kay, What We Hide stars Grace as Spider, a teenager who, along with her younger sister Grace (Jojo Regina), hides their mother's body after she dies of an overdose. Terrified of being placed in the foster care system, the sisters concoct a dangerous plan—but their secret begins to unravel when a local sheriff (Jesse Williams) starts investigating. The film also features Forrest Goodluck, Malia Baker, and Fernanda Andrade in supporting roles.
Grace's performance has been praised for its raw vulnerability, and the film's tense, character-driven narrative has struck a chord with viewers. In a year where Grace appeared in six feature films—including the horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2—What We Hide initially flew under the radar. Now, it's finding its audience on streaming.
The success of What We Hide comes just as Grace prepares to step into the iconic role of Daphne Blake in Scooby-Doo: Origins. The live-action series, which recently released its first image, features Maxwell Jenkins as Fred, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma, and Tanner Hagen as Shaggy, with Paul Walter Hauser also joining the cast. The show is written and executive produced by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, with Toby Haynes directing the pilot. No release date has been announced yet.
For fans of Grace's work, What We Hide offers a compelling detour from her more mainstream projects. It's a small-scale thriller that packs an emotional punch, and its streaming success suggests that audiences are eager for more of her dramatic range. If you're looking for a weekend binge, this one is worth adding to your list—alongside other Prime Video hits like Citadel Season 2, which is also making waves on the platform.
As Grace's star continues to rise, What We Hide stands as a testament to her versatility. Whether she's solving mysteries with a talking Great Dane or navigating the treacherous waters of grief and survival, she proves she's a talent to watch. And with Scooby-Doo: Origins on the horizon, her streaming dominance is only likely to grow.
