Rust Reached Top 10 List on Prime Video
The film has secured a spot on the streaming platform's charts months after its theatrical debut.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Comedy
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The movie Rust has climbed to the number 10 position on the Prime Video Top 10 list. The project was released in U.S. theaters on May 2, 2025, following the completion of filming in 2023.
Why it matters
The production continued with the blessing of Matthew Hutchins, who joined as an executive producer following a legal settlement. This allowed the team to finish the project after filming was halted due to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The movie earned less than $27,000 at the box office against a production budget of $8 million. The film entered the Prime Video list in September 2026.
The players
Alec Baldwin
The actor was holding a prop gun that discharged a live round during the production of the film.
Halyna Hutchins
She was the cinematographer killed on the film set on October 21, 2021.
Matthew Hutchins
He joined the film project as an executive producer following a settlement regarding the death of his wife.
Bianca Cline
She served as the cinematographer after production resumed in 2023.
The details
Filming concluded in 2023 under strict safety regulations with Bianca Cline serving as cinematographer, replacing the original sequence being filmed during the fatal 2021 incident. The project was released in U.S. theaters in May 2025.
Timeline
October 21, 2021: Halyna Hutchins was killed on the film set.
2023: Production of the film was completed.
May 2, 2025: The film was released in U.S. theaters.
September 2026: The film entered the Prime Video Top 10 list.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the completion of a project profoundly impacted by the 2021 Rust set shooting incident. The film's streaming performance highlights the unique interest surrounding projects with high-profile production challenges.
Viewers can watch the film on Prime Video as part of their existing streaming subscription. The title is now available to the general public after its initial limited theatrical run.
The takeaway
The arrival of the film on streaming platforms marks the final chapter for a production defined by tragedy and controversy. It serves as a reminder of how off-screen circumstances can influence the commercial trajectory and public interest of a motion picture.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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