Amazon MGM grabs Jason Momoa action-comedy “Shots! Shots! Shots!” after Prime Video hit “The Wrecking Crew”

Amazon MGM Studios is doubling down on Jason Momoa, picking up the action-comedy project Shots! Shots! Shots! after it previously sat at Universal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The move comes as Amazon looks to repeat what the trade outlet described as a major streaming win with Momoa’s The Wrecking Crew on Prime Video earlier this year.

The project’s shift is the kind of behind-the-scenes Hollywood shuffle that can signal a bigger strategy: keep proven stars in-house, lock in broadly appealing genres, and build a repeatable pipeline for Prime Video. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, and IMDb also reported the pickup.

Amazon MGM takes over a Universal project, with Momoa in talks to star

The Hollywood Reporter said Amazon MGM Studios has “picked up” Shots! Shots! Shots!, describing it as an action-comedy that had been set up at Universal Studios. Casting is not finalized, but Momoa is “in talks” and “in negotiations” to lead the film, according to the same report echoed by IMDb.

That language matters in dealmaking terms: it means Amazon MGM is buying the project without a completed cast, but with a clear target for its centerpiece. The Hollywood Reporter framed the studio’s thinking bluntly, saying Amazon has seen “what a successful Momoa action comedy looks like.”

Plot details are being kept under wraps. Still, The Hollywood Reporter characterized the movie as a “family-centric” adventure, and compared its tone to James Cameron’s True Lies, the Liam Neeson-led Taken franchise, and The Lost City—a set of touchstones that suggests a mix of action, comedy, and a duo-driven dynamic without offering an official synopsis.

Why “The Wrecking Crew” success is shaping Amazon’s next move

The immediate context is The Wrecking Crew. The Hollywood Reporter said the film was a “massive hit” for Amazon when it debuted on streaming earlier this year, and IMDb similarly called it a “streaming hit” after it landed on Prime Video in January.

Promotional descriptions circulating on social media have emphasized the movie’s buddy-action setup: an Instagram post summarizing the film describes two half-brothers—a “loose cannon” cop played by Momoa and a disciplined Navy SEAL played by Dave Bautista—forced to work together to unravel a conspiracy. A Facebook promotional post also spotlighted the Momoa-Bautista pairing, positioning the title squarely as an action comedy tied to Prime Video.

With Shots! Shots! Shots!, the bet is that Momoa has become a reliable programming anchor for Amazon: one title performs, the platform leans into the same star again, aiming for a similar promise—accessible action, jokes, and a family-friendly pace. A hit doesn’t guarantee the next one, but it can function as internal proof that makes the next greenlight easier.

Rideback is producing, with Jonathan Eirich attached

Momoa isn’t the only key name. The Hollywood Reporter said the film is being produced by Jonathan Eirich for Rideback. The outlet also noted that Rideback is behind Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, describing it as a major-scale project.

In action-comedy, producers often shape the final tone as much as any single star. The comparisons cited by The Hollywood Reporter—from domestic-spy spectacle in True Lies to the streamlined urgency of Taken to the adventure-comedy blend of The Lost City—map out a wide lane designed to appeal to multiple audiences while staying easy to market.

The fact that the package moved from Universal to Amazon MGM also reflects a broader industry reality: studios and streamers compete for projects built around a concept, a producer, and a star in active discussions. When an actor is already tied to a recent platform hit, the balance can shift quickly—and Amazon can capitalize on an existing relationship rather than starting from scratch.

A “family-centric” action-comedy built for broad appeal

For now, Amazon MGM and its partners are keeping the core story locked down. But the “family-centric adventure” description points to a movie aimed at the widest possible audience—something that can be featured prominently on a streaming home page and played as an easy group watch.

The references aren’t accidental. True Lies signals big action with comedic contrast; Taken suggests a simple, high-stakes engine; The Lost City evokes character-driven adventure with humor. By invoking those titles, The Hollywood Reporter effectively sketched a hybrid film designed to be instantly pitchable and internationally marketable.

Shots! Shots! Shots! still doesn’t have a public plot or a complete cast, but the outline of the deal is already clear: a new studio home at Amazon MGM, a producer attached, Momoa in negotiations, and a recent Prime Video success serving as the launchpad.