Thinking of opening a gym? Don’t expect quick money.
Running a gym in Singapore is not cheap.
When Vulcan Post spoke to Ryan Cheal, Group Chief Operating Officer of Inspire Brands Asia—the exclusive regional master franchisee of Anytime Fitness (AF)—in Jan 2026, he shared that it takes up to US$450,000 to become a franchisee of an AF gym here.
Despite the high startup costs, more gyms have been popping up across the island. As of Oct 15, 2025, Singapore had 505 gyms—a 3.05% increase since 2023. With rising fitness trends like HYROX, it’s no surprise that both individuals and operators are trying to ride the wave.
But hopping on trends doesn’t always guarantee success. The industry has also seen its share of closures, including Ritual, which abruptly shut all four of its Singapore outlets in 2024, and high-profile names like UFC Gym.
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These examples show that even well-known brands can struggle to sustain operations in a competitive market. Even with sufficient startup capital, keeping a gym running—attracting members, covering monthly expenses, and managing unexpected costs—requires careful planning and a strong financial runway.
So what does it really cost to open and operate a gym in Singapore?
To find out, we dug into industry data and spoke with two operators: Unstoppable Fitness, a homegrown bodybuilding gym, and Snap Fitness, a US-born fitness chain with 10 outlets in Singapore (and one more at West Mall slated to open in Apr).
Opening doors is just step one
Based on industry estimates online, the startup capital required to open a gym can range between S$150,000 and over S$800,000, depending on size, location, equipment needs, and franchise fees.
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Broadly speaking, here’s how it breaks down:
Category
Startup Investment Range
Typical Size (sqft.)
Focus
Key Calculations/Factors
1. Boutique/ Specialist Studio
S$150,000 – S$350,000
1,200 – 2,500
Personal training, Yoga, Pilates, or specialised strength.
Initial Franchise Fee: S$40,000 – S$90,000. Total Initial Investment: S$410,000 to S$650,000 (single outlet). Working Capital: Higher buffer required.
When we spoke to operators at Unstoppable Fitness and Snap Fitness, their startup costs largely lined up with these estimates.
Luke Yeo, 33, founder of Unstoppable Fitness, spent nearly S$400,000 to launch his 3,875 sqft. facility. On the other hand, Snap Fitness master franchisee Noah Oberman shared that it costs around S$600,000 to open a 4,000 sqft gym franchise. “Most gyms we’ve opened are anywhere between S$600,000 and over S$1 million,” he added.
Gym equipment is one of the highest upfront costs for the two businesses, with Unstoppable Fitness spending more than half of its startup capital on machines and weights, while Snap Fitness’ equipment expenses can roughly match the rental deposit.
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On top of that, miscellaneous inventory—from water dispensers to towels—can add thousands more, quickly increasing the total initial outlay before a single member walks through the door.
Cost breakdowns from Unstoppable Fitness and Snap Fitness.
These figures only cover the cost of opening a gym. To sustain and keep it running, owners needs to have additional capital—to market the business, grow membership, and maintain a buffer for unexpected expenses or changing client needs.
For Snap Fitness, monthly operating costs can reach at least S$55,000. Luke, on the other hand, shared that his monthly expenses hit around S$25,300, meaning he would need roughly another S$300,000 in reserves to stay adequately funded for a year.
Monthly running costs for Unstoppable Fitness
Monthly running costs for Snap Fitness
Luke added that bills continue regardless of early traction or revenue earned, emphasising the need for sufficient runway in the first year.
“Cash burns fast. Without strong reserves, you won’t fail slowly—you’ll shut down quickly,” he said. “Most gyms don’t close because the owner lacks passion or knowledge. They close because they run out of money before they earn trust,” he explained.
“Not the highest ROI business“
Gyms aren’t a quick-profit business. It can take years before you start seeing a real return on your investment.
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“As gyms are not the highest ROI business, you are likely to break even only in year 2.5 or more,” said Noah.
Industry
Initial Capital Intensity
Operational Break-Even
Full ROI (Payback Period)
Primary Revenue Driver
Gyms & Fitness
High (Equipment/ Renovation)
4 – 18 Months
2 – 3 Years
Monthly recurring subscriptions
F&B (Restaurants)
Medium to High (Kitchen/ Interior)
6 – 12 Months
2 – 5 Years
Daily individual transactions
Retail (Physical)
Medium (Inventory/Fit-out)
12 – 24 Months
3 – 5 Years
Seasonal product sales
SaaS/Tech Startups
Low to Medium (R&D/Staff)
18 – 36 Months
3 – 7+ Years
Scalable user licenses
The average number of years for businesses to break even, according to industry estimates.
When Vulcan Post compared this to other industries, the break-even period for gyms is actually shorter than in sectors like F&B or retail.
However, startup costs are higher for gyms, and the figures we found are based on established franchises such as Anytime Fitness, which benefit from brand recognition and pre-existing systems. Some even claim that AF gyms can break even within six months or even before they open.
That said, these are outliers. Here’s a closer look at what it takes for different gym models to reach break-even:
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Gym Model
Typical Size (sq. ft.)
Members Needed to Break-Even Each Month
Monthly Fee (Avg)
Time to Full ROI (Payback)
Boutique Studio
1,200 – 2,500
150 – 350
S$150 – S$350
18 – 24 Months
Mid-Sized Gym
2,500 – 5,000
400 – 700
S$90 – S$160
2 – 3 Years
Franchise Gym
3,500 – 6,000
800 – 1,000+
S$90 – S$130
2 – 3 Years
The average number of members for a gym to break even by gym size and monthly fees, based on industry estimates.
Based on its S$24,828 monthly costs and its lowest-tier annual plan (S$119/month), Unstoppable Fitness would need at least 277 members to break even each month.
Snap Fitness will need over 561 members to cover their monthly operating costs. It’s worth noting that more funds are needed to run a franchise gym than an independent gym, hence the difference in the number of members needed to break even.
No one “owes you a chance”
As newer and smaller players, both Unstoppable Fitness and Snap Fitness have to find a way to stand out in a crowded market against established brands, as they face a higher risk of failure.
Mockups of Snap Fitness’s newest gym in West Mall, which is slated to open in Apr 2026. According to Noah, this location would be the biggest in Western Singapore, having taken over the space where used to be, and would include space for a pilates studio./ Image credits: Snap Fitness Singapore
“The real problem? Opening your doors and having no customers at all,” Luke candidly shared. “No one owes you a chance. If you’re new, unknown, and lack social proof, people simply won’t walk in.”
As such, both operators not only have to spend more on marketing, but also focus their efforts on building strong communities within the brand that can tide them through the high and low seasons, through activities such as supporting members at competitions or celebrating physical transformations.
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Gym-goers at Unstoppable Fitness./ Image Credit: Unstoppable Fitness
Independent gyms like Unstoppable Fitness often reinvest earnings into upgrades in their equipment and amenities. These might sound simple, but they help customers feel more comfortable in the space as they work out.
“People can leave for cheaper gyms, but they rarely leave a place that feels like home,” added Luke.
He added that many health and fitness businesses make the mistake of building around a single trend, so when the hype dies down, the brand goes with it. Building evergreen offerings beyond trends is key to long-term survival, and adjusting them to meet demand adds to their versatility.
“There’s a fine balance between hopping on trends and diluting the brand by changing too much, versus staying to the core of what the brand is supposed to do and service. But generally, we try to keep an open mind and see what the market really wants and try our best to accommodate that.”
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Only those with strong foundations are likely to survive
Overall, opening a gym remains viable in Singapore, given the strong demand for health and fitness in the country. However, as the market becomes more saturated and competition for the lifestyle dollar intensifies, gyms can’t be seen as a way to get a quick buck.
Aspiring owners must carefully assess whether they have the financial runway to sustain at least two years, offer competitive prices, and ensure that their services provide enough value for their members to increase loyalty.
As Singapore’s fitness scene matures, newer players can’t win in scale: they have to differentiate themselves through other means to attract members and at least break even. Nevertheless, Noah and Luke remain optimistic.
“I would agree that the first mover advantage is definitely real, and some of the longstanding gyms will be very hard to displace. But I do think there’s still plenty of opportunity in the market,” Noah encouraged.
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“We can’t compete with big box gyms on size. We win on service, elite equipment, and culture,” added Luke.
Read more about the gyms featured below:
Read more stories we’ve written on Singaporean businesses here.
Featured Image Credit: Unstoppable Fitness/ Snap Fitness
In the power tool game, having your branding down is everything, and DeWalt has remained pretty consistent with its products over the past few decades — when customers see black and yellow in a tool context, their mind automatically goes to DeWalt. With that said, the company isn’t afraid to make minor, yet noticeable tweaks here in there. One of the most recent is a change to one of DeWalt’s many battery types, specifically the 20V XR battery offerings. Looking closely at the labels on the sides of these batteries and at their online descriptions, there is a noticeable change to how these batteries are categorized and advertised.
For example, the 20V Max XR compact battery has only recently taken on this naming. Not long ago, it was known as the 20V Max XR PowerStack compact battery, with the PowerStack branding removed from the online DeWalt listing, and this change is reflected on the battery itself. This change is observed through the 20V Max XR compact battery kit listing on the DeWalt website, which features images of previous designs with the large and small PowerStack logos. On top of this, PowerStack and PowerPack logos have been removed from many other 20V DeWalt batteries.
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All in all, this isn’t too massive of a change, especially for those who aren’t all that picky about their DeWalt batteries so long as they get the job done. The question is, though, does this slight rebrand mean anything for the batteries’ performance level? Thankfully, based on the image changes, DeWalt’s battery system hasn’t changed outside of these missing PowerStack and PowerPack logos.
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Has DeWalt made functional changes to its batteries?
At the end of the day, a missing logo and some description changes doesn’t make too much of a difference. However, if DeWalt altered how its batteries work, that would be cause for customers to be disgruntled. As mentioned before, they’re still the same shape and size across the board, and for those worried they’ll have to delve into the pros and cons of power tool battery adapters, the manner in which they connect to DeWalt power tools hasn’t changed.
With that said, there is the question of the fate of the PowerStack and PowerPack lines. PowerStack batteries were introduced as a more powerful and efficient series of batteries, notable for their flat pouch cells over standard cylindrical ones. PowerPack batteries offer similar benefits utilizing multi-tab battery cells as opposed to traditional single-tab cells. Nothing has come to light that confirms the demise of these sublines or the technology behind them, so we’ll just have to wait and see if DeWalt sheds any light on the disappearance of these labels down the line.
While the fate of the PowerPack and PowerStack labels remains something of a mystery for the time being, there don’t seem to be many significant battery changes in DeWalt’s lineup. Based on the revised images, the impacted battery models are likely to connect and get the job done as they always have, just with a little less paint and branding on their sides.
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Betteridge’s law applies, but with help and guidance by a human who knows his stuff, [Ready Z80] was able to get a functioning game of Wordle out of the French-named LLM, which is more than we expected. It’s not like the folks at Anthropic spent much time making sure 40-year-old opcodes were well represented in their training data, after all.
For hardware, [Ready Z80] is working with the TEC-1G single-board-computer, which is a retrocomputer inspired by the TEC-1 whose design was published by Australian hobbyist magazine “Talking Electronics” back in the 1980s. Claude actually seemed to know what that was, and that it only had a hex keypad — though when [Ready Z80] was quick to correct it and let the LLM know he’s using a QWERTY keyboard add-on, Claude declared it was confident in its ability to write the code.
As usual for a LLM, Claude was overconfident and tossed out some nonexistent instructions. Though admittedly, it didn’t persist in that after being corrected. It’s notable that [Ready Z80] doesn’t prompt it with “Give me an implementation of Wordle in Z80 assembly for the TEC-1G” but goes through step-by-step, explaining exactly what he wants each section of the code to do. As [Dan Maloney] reported three years ago, it’s a bit like working with a summer intern.
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In the end, they get a working game, but that was never in question. [Ready Z80] reveals over the course of the video he has the chops to have written it himself. Did using Claude make that go faster? Based on studies we’ve seen, it probably felt like it, even if it may have actually slowed him down.
Matrix Recruitment’s Breda Dooley finds that in a competitive space, candidates can’t fall foul to common faux pas.
Looking for a new job can be stressful, as you aim to progress your career and find a role that suits both your lifestyle and your ambitions. With that in mind, it is critical that you put your best foot forward, as even the smallest mistake during the interview and hiring process could be the deciding factor on whether or not that dream job becomes yours.
Candidates are making avoidable errors, finds Breda Dooley, the head of recruitment at Matrix Recruitment Group. With mistakes ranging from generic CVs to costly blunders during virtual interviews, she noted that hiring managers often cite small errors as the reason a candidate missed out on an opportunity in an increasingly competitive job market.
Explaining that candidates should always be prepared, professional and show genuine interest in the role, Dooley highlighted the areas in which mistakes are often made and offered advice as to how applicants can avoid an unnecessary blunder.
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Virtual interview blunders
We are firmly in the post-Covid era, with many of the rules and regulations brought in during the pandemic having long been disregarded. One element that has stuck around, however, is the virtual interview, as many roles exist now in a hybrid or remote capacity.
Yet despite the prevalence of online workplace engagement, Dooley finds that job applicants in 2026 are continuing to make avoidable mistakes: for example, poor camera positioning, a failure to test internet connection prior to the interview and taking the call in an environment with distracting background noise. Body language, too, should be controlled, in much the same way that you would regulate your face and emotions in an in-person setting.
Dooley said, “Virtual interviews require the same level of preparation as face-to-face meetings. Your setup, body language and focus all influence the impression you leave.”
Down the garden path
The manner in which you choose to deliver your answers is also of importance, as too little or too much information could result in a negative interviewing experience for the employer and the loss of an opportunity for the applicant.
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That is to say, you should make a concerted effort not to overly rehearse your answers – generic, overly memorised responses can sound stilted and unnatural. Answers should be pre-prepared to a degree, but not so well crafted that they come across as being scripted or lacking authenticity.
Dooley said, “Interviews should still feel like a conversation. Candidates should focus on sharing genuine examples that show how they approach challenges or delivered results. It’s really important to give real-life examples and scenarios with clear facts; this will stick out in an interview and showcase your skills.”
The opposite is true as well, finds Dooley, as unfocused or excessively detailed answers can show an inability to structure a coherent response to a question.
“Don’t ramble. Clear and concise answers that focus on relevant examples tend to leave a stronger impression on interview panels.”
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Finish strong
First impressions can last – however, it is possible that a recruiter will ignore a poor start if you pick yourself up and finish strong. A failure to connect with the place offering the job, or asking anything about the work at hand, though, can certainly leave the employer feeling as though you wouldn’t be a good fit.
In asking additional questions once the conversation has come to a natural halt, you can show that you are genuinely curious about the organisation, that you want to engage further and that you understand the importance of communicating queries or concerns.
“Candidates should use the opportunity to learn more about the role, the team and the company culture. The fundamentals haven’t changed – preparation, clarity and professionalism remain the factors that set strong candidates apart,” said Dooley.
In addition to showcasing your suitability for the role, asking questions also enables the applicant to fully assess whether or not the working environment is one in which they would be happy to work. Just make sure that the questions are in line with your current status as an applicant, and don’t unintentionally cross a professional boundary.
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So there you have it – the common mistakes many job applicants in 2026 are still making. Make sure you aren’t among them.
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Fully electric vehicles are becoming more and more prevalent, but some people still prefer hybrids over EVs. Hybrids combine the best aspects of both full-electric motors and gasoline-fueled engines, and as such, they offer decent power output, reduced emissions, and impressive fuel efficiency. They’re also generally quieter, and they remove the charging hassle and fear of running out of power that comes with a full EV.
Hybrids depend on a battery pack to power the electric motor. These batteries often come with generous warranties, with major automotive brands like Ford and BMW offering eight-year warranties. However, even though there are measures you can take to ensure your hybrid’s battery lasts as long as it’s supposed to, it will still degrade and fail over time. When this happens, you’ll probably experience some of the most common problems that affect lithium-ion or nickel-metal hydride batteries, like overheating and reduced battery capacity.
Given that most hybrid battery repairs or replacements can cost thousands of dollars, understanding these problems is vital for current owners and potential buyers alike. As an owner, it can help you detect and troubleshoot small issues that might worsen into something serious, and if you’re a buyer, you’ll be able to decide if the hybrid car is worth investing in. With that said, here’s a look at common problems you’ll find with hybrid batteries and how you can avoid them.
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Your battery drains too fast
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One thing to keep in mind about all types of batteries is that they are susceptible to battery drain, especially as they age. Your high-voltage hybrid battery pack is no different. In an ideal scenario, a hybrid battery should last about eight to ten years, and you should not experience persistent battery drain during this period. However, if your pack is relatively new, and you notice telltale signs of a dying battery, such as a noticeable drop in your average MPG or reduced performance, that’s cause for concern. Your aging battery cells are probably losing efficiency, and it’s best that you visit a pro for inspection and repair.
Apart from age, there are many reasons why your car’s battery is draining so fast. Factors such as exposure to extreme temperatures and frequent deep discharges can all lead to premature battery drain. The battery will also start to lose capacity if you leave your vehicle untouched for months or engage in bad driving habits, say, pushing the engine too hard for too long. To avoid putting your hybrid battery at risk of premature draining, experts recommend parking your car in a shaded area. You’ll also want to drive your car regularly — not short drives, as they can also shorten the lifespan of both the 12-volt and high-voltage batteries. Don’t forget to commit to proactive maintenance as it’s key to a long hybrid life.
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Your battery overheats
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Another common and dangerous problem you may encounter with hybrid batteries is overheating. It’s quite normal for batteries to generate a little heat when in use due to chemical reactions. When it starts to heat up excessively, however, you’ll want to take caution; an overheating hybrid battery can present some serious issues. It can reduce your battery’s lifespan by increasing wear and damaging battery cells and also impact your car’s performance and fuel efficiency.
Overheating is one of the warning signs that your hybrid battery needs to be replaced. You can always tell your battery is dangerously overheated if it’s hot to the touch or if a battery warning light pops up on the dashboard. There are several reasons why your hybrid battery will overheat. Think of being exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods, pushing your car too hard to gain speed instantaneously, and faulty electronic connections.
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You can keep all these from happening by avoiding common mistakes that ruin car batteries. Mechanics also warn against depleting or deep-discharging your high-voltage battery pack. It’s also wise that you practice proper maintenance. Blocked air intakes, dirty filters, and faulty fans are known culprits for overheating hybrid batteries. Aside from this, be on the lookout for software updates that could entail battery management improvements.
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Dead cells or faulty battery modules
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A hybrid battery is not just one big battery. It’s a pack composed of multiple individual modules with low-voltage battery cells, organized to deliver a given voltage level required for efficient operation. Considering that they’re connected to work together, if one module fails, either due to manufacturing defects or physical damage, the whole system will be affected, too.
When this happens, you’ll probably miss everything that makes your hybrid SUV or truck worth driving — think of tremendous fuel savings and impressive driving range. In addition to a decline in fuel efficiency and performance, error codes may appear on your dashboard, your car may feel sluggish during acceleration, and strange noises may appear. To avoid this, keep up with routine battery checks, avoid deep discharges, and minimize how you use your hybrid battery.
If you notice any of these signs, experts recommend you visit your garage for diagnostic scans immediately. Left unchecked, the issue can spread to other cells, leading to total battery failure, which, as we mentioned, is quite expensive to replace. Also, if you’re a DIY enthusiast, you might be tempted to swap faulty modules with new ones. Before you go ahead with your plan, you’ll want to think twice. If done incorrectly, it may result in repeated battery failures and, worse still, a short circuit that could lead to a “thermal event.”
There is a currently ongoing debate in the neuropsychology world about how we relate to the tools that we use. The theory of “tool embodiment” says that when we use some tools frequently enough, our brain recognizes them similarly to how it recognizes our own hands, for instance. There is evidence and counter-evidence from experiments with prosthetics, trash-grabber arms, and rubber dummy arms, just to name a few. It’s fair to say the jury is still out.
All I know is that today my trackball broke, and using a normal gaming mouse to edit the podcast was torture. It would be an exaggeration to say that I felt like I’d lost a hand, but I have so much motor memory apparently built up in my use of the trackball that switching over to another tool to undertake the exact same series of hundreds of small audio edits – mostly compensating for the audio delay across continents, but also silencing coughs and background noises – took an extra hour.
Anyone who has switched from one keyboard to another, or heck even from emacs to vim, knows what I experienced. My body just knows how to flick my wrist to make the cursor on the screen move over to the beginning of that “umm”. It’s not like I don’t conceptually know how to use a mouse either, and it does exactly the same job. But the mouse wasn’t my tool for this application. And saying that out loud makes it almost sound like I’m bordering on embodying my trackball.
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I probably should have taken the trackball apart and replaced the bad tact switch on the left-click – that would have taken maybe twenty minutes – but I completely underestimated how integral the tool had become to the work. Anyway, as I write this, tomorrow is Saturday and I’ll have time to fix it. But today, I learned something pretty neat about myself in the process, even if I don’t think my single datapoint is going to rock the academic psych world.
Now that we’re past March, Prime Video has plenty of new, must-see movies for us to stream this April. One of the platform’s biggest new originals is Chris Hemsworth’s thrilling action movie, Crime 101.
The Prime Video vault is also loaded with hit films from the past year, including Sinners, Novocaine, and The Naked Gun. Explore this guide for some of our top Prime Video recommendations.
One of the best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video right now is also one that most people slept on in theaters. Crime 101 bombed at the box office despite having the cast, the script, and the direction to be a genuine crowd-pleaser.
Chris Hemsworth plays Mike Davis, a methodical jewel thief whose precision heists along LA’s 101 Freeway have left the LAPD baffled. Mark Ruffalo is the detective slowly connecting the dots, and Halle Berry is an insurance broker drawn into the orbit of both men. Directed by Bart Layton and based on Don Winslow’s novella, this is a twisty thriller that earns every comparison to Heat.
From producer David Leitch (John Wick, The Fall Guy), Pretty Lethal revolves around five ballerinas who get stranded in the forest when their bus crashes on the way to a dance competition. They find shelter in a nearby inn run by Devora Kasimer (Uma Thurman), a veteran ballet dancer.
However, when Devora springs a sinister trap on them, this young ballet team must draw on all their training to escape and survive this dance of death.
For those waiting for more Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Prime Video may have the solution for you. Produced by the Russo Brothers (Avengers: Doomsday), The Bluff follows former pirate Ercell Bodden (Chopra Jonas), whose perfect life is thrown into chaos when the vengeful Captain Connor (Urban) appears at her doorstep.
Though she tried to bury her past as the dreaded “Bloody Mary,” Ercell is forced to fight once again to protect her family from Connor and his crew.
Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle), The Wrecking Crew follows estranged half-brothers Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) when they reunite in Hawaii following their father’s murder in a supposed hit-and-run. Jonny and James then set off to find the truth, uncovering heavy secrets about each other and their father’s killer along the way.
Despite the odds and their opposing personalities, Jonny and James come together to rampage against their enemies, triggering an all-out war with the Yakuza. All this makes The Wrecking Crew an explosive, hysterical adventure that fans of Lethal Weapon should enjoy.
Set in the 1930s, director Ryan Coogler’s Sinnersfollows gangster brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) as they return home to Clarksdale, Mississippi, to open a juke joint. For their opening night, they have their preacher-boy cousin, Sammie (Miles Caton), sing the blues for their guests, harnessing magic that lets him conjure spirits from the past and future.
Unfortunately, Sammie’s music also attracts the ancient vampire Remmick (Jack O’Connell), who just happened to end up in town after fleeing from a group of Choctaw hunters. Remmick crashes the party, turning the guests into undead bloodsuckers, culminating in an epic, brutal showdown between humans and vampires.
Action star Liam Neeson is the new Frank Drebin at Police Squad. The Naked Gun follows Lt. Drebin Jr. as he investigates the death of a man linked to sinister tech mogul Richard Cane (Danny Huston). Teaming up with the deceased’s sister, crime novelist Beth Davenport (Pamela Anderson), Drebin tries to uncover the truth behind this strange death.
Though Drebin inherits his father’s brand of buffoonery, he discovers Cane’s plot to wipe out humanity using a literal plot device. While Police Squad’s future is at risk because of Drebin’s slip-up, he must step up to save the world from destruction and honor his father’s legacy.
Novocaine follows mild-mannered bank executive Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), who was born with a disorder that makes him unable to feel pain. After meeting Sherry (Amber Midthunder), the girl of his dreams, things finally seem to be looking up for Nathan as she helps him break out of his shell.
However, things turn bad when a group of robbers attacks his bank and takes Sherry hostage. Compelled to save Sherry, Nathan pursues the robbers, using his insensitivity to pain to fight his way through the streets of San Diego to reach his true love.
Outer Banks’ Madelyn Cline and Riverdale’s KJ Apa play two young lovers on a European excursion in The Map That Leads to You. While on a train with her two best friends, Heather (Cline) meets the handsome Jack (Apa). The two hit it off and embark on a journey to visit a list of places Jack’s grandfather wrote about in a journal.
As their time together comes to an end, Heather and Jack must decide whether their connection can survive while they are separated halfway across the world.
Among the top movies streaming on Prime, American Fiction stands apart as one of the sharpest and most surprisingly moving films in recent years. Jeffrey Wright plays Monk, a Black novelist whose serious literary work earns critical respect but zero sales. In a moment of frustration and grief, he writes a deliberately absurd, over-the-top parody of what publishers think Black stories should sound like, and the book becomes a runaway bestseller.
Cord Jefferson’s feature debut is both a biting social satire and a genuinely tender family drama running underneath it. Wright and Sterling K. Brown both earned Oscar nominations for their work here, and Jefferson was awarded the Best Adapted Screenplay for this movie.
Long after its defeat by Ellen Ripley, the Alien franchise’s first Xenomorph is found and experimented on by the crew of the Romulus space station. Eventually, a group of teenagers from a nearby colony searches through Romulus, ruined and infested with Xenomorphs, while on their journey to a new planet.
In true Alien fashion, Romulus sees one of the teens implanted with a baby Xenomorph, and the adult creature starts picking off members of the group. This makes for a good old-fashioned space slasher filled with thrilling action and unforgettable horror.
The Menu is easily one of the most rewatchable films in the entire Prime Video library. Ralph Fiennes plays Chef Slowik, a culinary genius who invites a selected group of wealthy guests to his exclusive island restaurant for a multi-course tasting menu. What unfolds is a darkly comic horror thriller that takes increasingly sharp aim at wealth, pretension, and the performance of taste.
Anya Taylor-Joy is the one guest who refuses to play along, and the tension between her and Fiennes is the beating heart of the film. It is wickedly funny, visually stunning, and has one of the most satisfying endings in recent memory.
Written and directed by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, this adult comedy tells the story of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), who wished for his stuffed bear (MacFarlane) to come to life as a child. Though Jon and Ted became best pals, they grew up to be childish adults who spend their days doing drugs and watching Flash Gordon together.
Jon tries to mature and hold a job for his girlfriend, Lori (Mila Kunis). However, Ted keeps pulling him back into their usual shenanigans, which threatens to tear these “thunder buddies” apart for good.
Long before Stranger Things came out, director J.J. Abrams gave us this blockbuster homage to ’80s horror and sci-fi. Set in the year 1979, Super 8 follows small-town teenager Joe (Joel Courtney) and his friends as they try to make a short zombie movie.
While filming one of their scenes, a pickup truck drives into a speeding train carrying some otherworldly creature. Pretty soon, people, pets, and machines all over town disappear. As the U.S. military hunts for this deadly entity, Joel and his friends must team up to uncover the truth and save their town.
When New York needed its finest, the city got the other guys instead. This hilarious cop comedy shows hot-headed Detective Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) reluctantly teaming up with mild-mannered Detective Gamble (Will Ferrell) out in the field.
While investigating a minor crime, the duo discovers a much larger criminal conspiracy. Seeing an opportunity to prove themselves as police officers, they try to set aside their differences and solve the case. But with these two guys, that’s easier said than done.
This iconic comedy film shows the members of Monty Python recreating the legend of King Arthur in the Middle Ages. The story follows Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his Knights of the Round Table, who are tasked by God to search for the Holy Grail.
Riding on their invisible horses with their clacking coconuts, Arthur and his warriors encounter such fearsome and bizarre foes as the French Taunter (John Cleese), the Knights Who Say “Ni,” and the killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. The film also features some hysterical moments, such as Arthur’s duel with the Black Knight, his encounter with two anarcho-syndicalist peasants, and the catchy musical number at Camelot.
Directed by John Sturges (1960’s The Magnificent Seven), The Great Escape follows a group of Allied POWs as they try to break out of a Nazi prison camp during World War II. American Captain Hilts (Steve McQueen) repeatedly tries and fails to escape captivity, getting locked up alone in the “cooler” as a result.
Meanwhile, his Allied inmates band together to dig their way out through a series of tunnels beneath the prison. Even though they make it out of the camp, escape does not mean freedom, as they must race to evade capture by the Nazis once more in one of the most iconic war films ever.
The Amstel Gold Race 2026 live streams represent the first of the trio of Ardennes Classic and the point at which the cycling season moves from the cobbles to the hills, where the climbers traditionally dominate. Tadej Pogacar is absent in the men’s race, but Mattias Skjelmose returns to defend his title.
The Dane delivered arguably the biggest upset of last season in winning a sprint finish against Pogacar to become one of the few riders to beat the great Slovenian in 2025. Pogacar won’t be lining up this year – neither will other Big Three member Wout van Aert or Mathieu van der Poel – and nor will Tom Pidcock after his crash in the Volta a Catalunya, but there will still be a stacked men’s field.
Remco Evenepoel, also edged out by Skjelmose on the line 12 months ago, will again be among the favorites, while Irishman Ben Healey seems to have targeted this race all season and may go hard up the Ardennes climbs before the finish in Berg en Terblijt.
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That’s where the women’s race also finishes – it starts in Maastricht, like the men – and the defending champion Mischa Bredewold is again back to defend her crown. Competition will come from Demi Vollering, the European champion and recent Tour of Flanders winner.
Read on for everything you need to know to watch 2026 Amstel Gold Race live streams from anywhere in the world.
Can I watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 for free?
Yes! There are numerous countries that have free-to-air coverage of the 2026 Amstel Gold Race cycling.
We recommend the SBS On Demandonline platform in Australia, which also has free English language coverage of the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
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Travelling abroad and set to miss one of the races? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home. Surfshark is our top pick of the options.
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How to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 live streams in the US
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Cycling fans in the US will find the 2026 Amstel Gold Race live stream on FloBikes.
A subscription to FloBikes will set you back US$155.88 for the year or US$39.99 on a monthly basis.
If you’re out of the US but still want to watch any of the races, then don’t forget to explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your subscriptions from anywhere.
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How to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 live streams in the UK
Cycling fans in the UK can watch the Amstel Gold Race 2026, and the majority of UCI World Tour events, on TNT Sports.
To access this you’ll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via HBO Max, which launched on March 26 in the UK. The best value streaming package is £25.99 a month for a 12-term term. Previous Discovery+ subscribers will be transferred over automatically.
If you’re traveling overseas, don’t worry, as you can use Surfshark to watch your usual service from abroad.
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How to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 live streams in Canada
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Cycling fans in Canada can watch Amstel Gold Race 2026, and most UCI World Tour events, on FloBikes.
A subscription will set you back CAN$215.88 for the year or CAN$49.99 on a monthly basis.
Not at home? Use Surfshark or another VPN service to make your device think you’re still in Canada.
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How to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 live streams in Australia
As mentioned above, Australian cycling fans are in luck as they have one of the widest ranges of English-language free-to-air content. That is thanks to coverage being provided by the online platform, SBS On Demand .
SBS has the rights to the Tour of Flanders 2026, plus Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Gent-Wevelgem, Paris-Roubaix, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Eschborn-Frankfurt and Paris-Tours, as well as many more.
Outside of Australia? Use a VPN to watch coverage of the Amstel Gold Race 2026.
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