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Send Help review: GLOP! Youre not ready for Rachel McAdams latest… but I love it

Published

3 weeks ago

January 27, 2026

Vicky

Bless Sam Raimi. With the Evil Dead trilogy, this subversive American filmmaker bestowed upon horror fans an outrageous collision of horror, comedy, and gross-outs gags that became truly iconic. His madcap energy made the Spider-Man trilogy a foundation in superhero cinema, and then the grisly Drag Me to Hell (2009) assured fans that his foray into family-friendly fare didn't mean he'd lost his touch. Now, nearly 45 years since The Evil Dead debuted, he's once again serving up gloppy, gnarly, and hilarious horror with Send Help.

2026 is off to an incredible start in terms of horror cinema, thanks to Nia DaCosta's epic 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. And even though that zombie movie involves a prolonged scene of torture and flaying, Raimi's Send Help is far more likely to have audiences gagging, thanks to an almost gratuitous amount of glop. We're talking blood, sweat, vomit, and whatever else might ooze in quantities that had a packed theater of critics gasping and yelping in shock and deranged delight. But all this gross spectacle is just the start of what makes Send Help a totally twisted thrill ride.

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Send Help plays like Romancing the Stone meets Triangle of Sadness… meets Misery.

Dylan O'Brien and Rachel McAdams in "Send Help."
Credit: Brook Rushton / 20th Century Studios

Rachel McAdams stars as middle-aged pencil pusher Linda Liddle; she's diligent, smart, and has a lot of unexpected skills, thanks to her deep love of Survivor. So, she's pretty pissed off when her nepo baby boss, Bradley Preston (Twinless' Dylan O'Brien), decides the promotion she deserves will go to one of his frat bros. However, their power dynamic shifts dramatically when a business trip leaves them both shipwrecked on a desert island.

While a wounded Bradley is useless in building shelter, foraging, hunting, or gathering water, Linda's untapped survival skills make her a force to be reckoned with in the wild. So, yeah, it's basically like the third act of Triangle of Sadness, when the sunken yacht's cleaning lady, Abigail (Dolly de Leon), takes charge of the spoiled, rotten rich folk who've washed up on shore. However, Send Help's screenplay — by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift — pushes this premise beyond the expected "eat-the-rich" comedy into terrain that is both familiar and strange.

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Some scenes hint at an enemies-to-lovers arc, where, forced to survive together, Linda and Bradley find the good in each other, despite their differences. Perhaps, in the wild, they'll get past their egos and fall for each other like Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas did in Romancing the Stone? There's certainly enough tousled curls and bared flesh for the possibility. However, other scenes suggest that Linda's interest in Bradley isn't so simple. Her obsession with not only showing him her worth, but also making him pay for his bad behavior leads to scenes that are jaw-dropping in their menace. As she flashes the only knife they have at him, I couldn't stop thinking about the hobbling scene in Misery, wondering just how dark Send Help would go. And in this weird space of genre mash-up, McAdams is riveting and darkly, darkly funny.

Rachel McAdams is unexpectedly brilliant in Send Help.

Rachel McAdams in "Send Help."
Credit: Brook Rushton / 20th Century Studios

No shade to the Oscar-nominated Canadian movie star, but for the first half of this movie I thought she'd been miscast. The premise of Send Help and some of its flirtier scenes might suggest that a rom-com icon like The Notebook star would be well-suited to the role of Linda. However, from the opening frames of this film, Raimi paints Linda not as a standard quirky-but-cute heroine, but as a repulsive mess. Her attire is ill-fitting, as if every piece of it is fighting with the next. Her hair is flat and greasy, as if she's forgotten that her hair even exists. And she brings a sloppy tuna salad sandwich to work every day for lunch, which ends up smudged onto her desk, her face, and even her boss' hand. When he coldly tells her there have been complaints about the "noxious" smells at her desk, you can practically get a whiff of the tuna and Miracle Whip through the screen.

I marveled at why Raimi would cast McAdams in a repulsive role that felt like a riff on Roseanne Barr in She-Devil. It's strange to see this elegant movie star dressed badly, making cringeworthy, socially awkward conversation. But this discomfort is intended, as she will bloom like the She-Devil anti-heroine. Incredibly, Linda's time on the island leads to her getting a natural glow-up as she rediscovers her confidence. Frolicking under a waterfall, this is the romantic heroine McAdams audiences are familiar with — but not entirely.

Always under the surface of Linda, there's something off about her. Despite her being the protagonist of the film, there's the unnerving sense that we can't really tell what's going on in her head. Sure, at first, audiences might well relate to the "eat-the-rich" fantasy of thriving on a tropical island while a shitty boss' life is in your hands. But McAdams never leans fully into her charisma, always keeping an edge to Linda that flickers like her annoyed eyes or the blade of her knife. Raimi wrings excitement out of a cat-and-mouse game between Linda and Bradley, where your empathy might well shift from one to the other and back again, and again, and again. By the film's end, McAdams has transformed, not just physically, but from a pitiable heroine in distress to something far more camp and thrilling, putting her performance here in the good company of Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep in one of my all-time favorite comedies, Death Becomes Her.

Send Help is a gross and glorious good time.

Dylan O'Brien in "Send Help."
Credit: Brook Rushton / 20th Century Studios

McAdams feasts on every frame of this movie, and O'Brien — who thrilled critics with his astounding double act in last year's dark comedy Twinless — is her perfectly paired scene partner. At the start, his Bradley is an archetype of a rich asshole, brashly bullying his employees and casually sexually harassing any hot woman in his orbit, while wearing obscenely expensive clothing. On the island, however, the power dynamic shift pitches him into sulking, whimpering, or cajoling — all done with a keen comedic awareness. His torment is meant to be horrifying and hilarious, and it is, not only because of Raimi's mastery at building tension but also because O'Brien has sly but stellar skill for the playing the fool.

He and McAdams collide so sensationally in this movie that it could have been fun, even if it were less gross. But honestly, the sheer amount of glop that Raimi flings at his stars and onto the screen enhances the sense of mayhem and suspense. Just as the script slams genre elements of romantic fantasy, dark comedy, and psychological thriller together to keep the audience off balance, the glop and gore knocks us out. For example, just when you think a scene is done with the vomit (or the blood), there will be another burst of fluid. Then another. And again. And each time, the audience I was part of screamed in horror, shock, and awe.

This was an incredible viewing experience; Raimi took me back to being a kid again, watching Evil Dead 2 on VHS and squealing at the sheer outrageousness of it all. All these years later, I'm much harder to shock — and yet he did it again. Watching Send Help, my stomach churned, my jaw dropped, my eyes bulged, and I threw my hands over my face a few times to guard from the gross explosion on screen. Then I walked out cackling and giddy, because Send Help is not just one of the grossest movies I've seen in the last decade. It's also a rip-roaring, no-fucks-to-give good time.

Send Help opens in theaters on Jan. 30.

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Presidents Day 2026: Live updates on the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

Published

18 hours ago

February 17, 2026

Vicky

Presidents' Day is here. Yes, it's a three-day weekend, but it's also one of the first major sale events of the year.

Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, is delivering deals across the board. All our favorite retailers — Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart — have launched significant sales, offering heavy discounts on Apple AirPods, Samsung TVs, popular streaming services, premium mattresses, and so much more.

The best Presidents' Day deal at a glance:

Best Apple Deal

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299
(save $100)

Best Headphones deal

Apple AirPods 4

$99
(save $30)

Best TV DEAL

TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV

$529
(save $470)

Ready to really make the most of this long weekend? We've rounded up all of the best deals across retailers and categories, finding you the best savings available on Presidents' Day 2026.

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The best Presidents Day deals: Shop Apple, TVs, mattresses, streaming, and more

Published

18 hours ago

February 17, 2026

Vicky

The best Presidents' Day deals at a glance:

Best Apple Deal

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299
(Save $100)

Best Headphone Deal

Apple AirPods 4

$99
(Save $30)

Best Laptop Deal

Lenovo 16-inch Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

$649.99
(Save $400)

Best TV Deal

TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV

$529.99
(save $470)

Best Streaming Deal

Starz

$2.99/month for 3 months
((save $8/month))

Best Mattress Deal

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress

$1,099
(Save $1,397)

Presidents' Day is upon us and while it means a three day weekend, it also means one of the first big sale events of the year. Presidents' Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, has already brought in plenty of savings, and they aren't slowing down just yet. All our favorite retailers — Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart — have launched sales, bringing major savings to headphones, laptops, and much more.

The real darlings of Presidents' Day are mattresses and TVs. The savings on both are abundant, including savings up to 50% off a Mashable Choice mattress. So if you're ready to shop, we've rounded up all of the best deals across retailers and categories, finding you the best savings available on Presidents' Day.

Best Apple deal

Apple Watch Series 11 42mm GPS Smartwatch (Rose Gold Aluminum Case, Light Blush Sport Band)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299
at Amazon

$399
Save $100

Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is down to $299 right now. That’s a $100 discount, which isn't too shabby for a deal this early in the year. It's the lowest price we’ve tracked on this model (according to CamelCamelCamel, it last hit this price on Dec. 30, 2025).

The Series 11 is a Mashable Choice Award winner that features advanced health tracking, up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge (normal use), and a more durable exterior that’s 2x more scratch-resistant than the previous generation.

More Apple deals

AirPods

Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $209.99 $249 (save $39.01)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)

Apple Watches

Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $159 $279 (save $120)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + cellular, 40mm) — $269 $299 (save $30)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) — $299 $499 (save $200)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) — $329 $429 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $299 $399 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS+Cellular, 49mm) — $549 $799 (save $250)

iPads

Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16 chip, WiFi, 256GB) — $299.99 $349 (save $49.01)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $489.99 $599 (save $109.01)
Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $589 $699 (save $110)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 (save $50)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) — $689 $749 (save $60)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $942 $999 (save $57)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $10
Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,229 $1,299 (save $70)

MacBooks

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849.99 $999 (save $149.01)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,399 (save $149.01)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,399 (save $149.01)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,449 $1,599 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599.99 $1,799 (save $199.01)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,378 $2,499 (save $121)
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,599.99 $2,899 (save $299.01)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,899 $3,199 (save $300)

Macs

Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $549 $599 (save $50)
Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 8-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,299 (save $149.01)
Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 chip with 10-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,499 (save $149.01)

AirTags

Apple AirTag (1st Gen), 4-pack — $64 $99 (save $35)

Apple Pencils

Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69 $79 (save $10)
Apple Pencil Pro — $94.99 $129 (save $34.01)

iPhone cases and accessories

Apple iPhone Air Bumper — $17.72 $39 (save $21.28)
Apple Crossbody Strap — $26.99 $59 (save $32.01)
Apple iPhone Air Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe — $49.99 $59 (save $9.01)
Apple iPhone FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe — $47.99 $59 (save $12)
Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery — $79 $99 (save $20)

Apple chargers, charging cables, and adapters

Apple 60W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (1 m) — $10.99 $19 (save $8.01)
Apple 20W USB-C Compact Power Adapter — $13.30 $19 (save $5.70)
Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m) — $13.47 $19 (save $5.53)
Apple 240W USB-C to USB-C Woven Charge Cable (2 m) — $18 $29 (save 11)
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max — $27.30 $39 (save $11.70)
Apple MagSafe Charger (1 m) – $34.99 $39 (save $4.01)
Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter — $39 $59 (save $20)

Best headphones deal

Credit: Apple

Apple AirPods 4

$99
at Amazon and Walmart

$129
Save $30

Why we like it

The non-ANC AirPods are some of our top budget earbuds. They connect seamlessly with iPhones, sound great, and last for up to five hours at a time. (Their included charging case offers up to 30 total hours of juice.) Amazon and Walmart both have them on sale for $99, or 23% off. They're 99 cents pricier at Best Buy.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4.

More headphones and earbuds deals

JLab Go Air Pop earbuds — $19.99 $29.38 (save $9.39)
JLab Flex Open earbuds — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
JBL Tune 245NC — $59.95 $179.99 (save $50)
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)
Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $149.95 $199.95 (save $50)
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $139.99 $179 (save $39.01)
Bose QuietComfort earbuds — $149 $179 (save $30)
Shokz OpenDots One — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $298 $399.99 (save $101.99)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $449 $549 (save $100)

Best laptop deal

Credit: Lenovo

Lenovo 16-inch Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

$649.99
at Best Buy

$1,049.99
Save $400

Why we like it

The Yoga 7i gives you enough screen real estate for multitasking while also being portable enough to throw in your bag, and the 360-degree hinge lets you prop it up for movies without the keyboard getting in the way. At $400 off, the specs are hard to beat: you get the snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 and a 1TB SSD, which is double the storage you typically see in this price bracket. It's a little heavy to use as a handheld tablet for long, but as a flexible workstation, it’s solid.

More laptop and tablet deals

HP 14-inch Chromebook (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $139 $329 (save $190)
LG 27-inch UltraGear FHD gaming monitor — $139 $169 (save $30)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (WiFi, 64GB) — $139.99 $219.99 (save $80)
HP Stream 14-inch laptop (Intel Processor N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $179 $229 (save $50)
TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet (WiFi, 256GB) — $224 $249 (save $25)
ASUS 15-inch Vivobook Go (Intel i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $249 $296 (save $47)
Apple 11-inch iPad (A16 chip, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)
HP 15.6-inch Full HD Touch-Screen Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 752OU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $319.99 $599.99 (save $280)
Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book4 (Intel Core 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)
HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 (AMD Ryzen AI 340, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $549.99 $849.99 (save $300)
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899 $999 (save $100)
ASUS 16-inch ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299 $1,749.99 (save $450.99)
Lenovo Legion 5i (Intel Core i9 14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,849.99 (save $450.99)

Gaming deals

Meta Quest 3S + Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle — $249 $299 (save $50)
PlayStation 5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle — $449 $549.99 (save $100.99)

Best TV deal

Credit: TCL

TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV

$529.99
at Best Buy

$999.99
Save $470

Why we like it

The TCL QM6K checks all the boxes you want in a new TV, from impressive picture quality to a smooth streaming interface to a killer price tag. Its mini LED backlight allows for a wide and accurate color spectrum with deep contrast — even in bright rooms. Our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed it the "best TV under $1,000" last year and its current discount makes it an absolute steal. At $529.99, it's just $32 away from its lowest price ever (from Black Friday). Mashable's own TV expert says it's "mind-blowing it doesn't cost more than it does."

More TV deals

43-inch TVs and under

Insignia 24-inch F20 LED HD TV — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)
Insignia 32-inch F20 LED HD TV — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)
TCL 43-inch F35 4K UHD LED TV — $129.99 $249.99 (save $120)
Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $159.99 $299.99 (save $140)
Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $189.99 $209.99 (save $20)
Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)
Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $439.99 (save $140)
Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $549 (save $121.01)

50-to-55-inch TVs

Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $239.99 $399.99 (save $160)
LG 55-inch UA7050 LED AI 4K UHD TV — $249.99 $389.99 (save $140)
Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $459.99 (save $180)
Hisense 55-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $329.99 $499.99 (save $170)
Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130)
Hisense 55-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $1,299.99 (save $720)
Samsung 55-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)

65-inch TVs

Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV — $295 $378 (save $83)
Samsung 65-inch U7900F 4K TV — $328 $429.99 (save $101.99)
Samsung 65-inch U7900 UHD 4K TV — $329.99 $469.99 (save $140)
Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)
TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $529.99 $999.99 (save $470)
Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $549.99 $999.99 (save $450)
Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $897.99 (save $200)
Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $859.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,340)
Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,097.99 (save $200)
Samsung 65-inch LS03D The Frame QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)
LG 65-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

75-inch TVs and up

Samsung 75-inch U7900 UHD 4K TV — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200)
Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $579.99 (save $80)
Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)
TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)
Samsung 75-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)
LG 77-inch C5 OLED evo AI 4K TV — $1,996.99 $3,699.99 (save $1,703)
Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $648 $998 (save $350)
Samsung 85-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,099 (save $401.01)
TCL 85-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,797.99 $2,499.99 (save $702)

Best streaming deal

Credit: Starz

Starz

$2.99/month for 3 months (save $8/month)

Why we like it

One of the most slept on streaming services, this Starz Presidents' Day offer allows you to diversify your movie and TV lineup for only $2.99 per month for three months. It typically costs $10.99 per month, so you'll save about $24. Not only does Starz have its own original series like Sweetpea and Three Women, but it's also the first stop Lionsgate theatrical releases make in the streaming circuit. Recent additions include The Long Walk and The Strangers: Chapter 2, while upcoming films include The Housemaid and Greenland 2: Migration.

More streaming deals

DirecTV MySports — $59.99/month for 2 months $69.99/month (save $10/month)
Disney+ and Hulu bundle — $9.99/month for 1 month $12.99/month (save $3/month)
NFL Sunday Ticket — $16/month for 12 months $31.50/month (save $186)
Spotify Premium — Free for 2 months $12.99/month (save $12.99/month)
Sundance Now — $3.99/month for 3 months $7.99/month (save $4/month with code SN50)
YouTube TV — free 10-day trial, then $59.99/month for 2 months $82.99/month (save $23/month)

Streaming device deals

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $21.99 $37.99 (save $16)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Roku Streaming Stick Plus — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
Roku Ultra — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Google TV Streamer 4K — $94.98 $99.99 (save $5.01)
Amazon Fire TV Cube — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30)

Best robot vacuum deal

Roborock Q10 S5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop

$299.99
at Amazon

$549.99
Save $250

Why we like it

Right now, you can get the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum-mop combo for $299.99, down from $549.99. This is the lowest price we've ever tracked for this model, and it's our all-time favorite "quietest" robot vacuum.

Mashable's vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, says this combo vac offers the best bang for your buck. With 10,000 Pa of suction and an auto-lift feature for the mop (so it doesn't wet your carpets), you honestly can't go wrong with the Q10 S5+.

More robot vacuum deals

eufy 11S MAX — $139.99 $279.99 (save $140)
Shark AV753 ION — $219.95 $249.99 (save $30.04)
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum-Mop — $339.99 $699.99 (save $360)
Shark AV2501S AI Ultra — $520 $549.99 (save $29.99)

More cordless vacuum deals

Dreame Z20 Cordless Vacuum — $169.99 $389.99 (save $220)
Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum — $269.95 $349.99 (save $80.04)
Dyson V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300)
Roborock H60 Hub Ultra — $329.99 $599.99 (save $270)
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty — $389.99 $549.99 (save $160)
Tineco Pure One S70 Cordless Vacuum — $419 $569 (save $150)

Best home deal

Amazon Echo Show 11 Smart Display (Graphite)

Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release)

$179.99
at Amazon

$219.99
Save $40

Why we like it

The Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release) was just announced this past October as part of Amazon’s big smart home refresh, and it’s already hitting its lowest price ever. Right now, you can grab it for $179.99, which is an 18% discount off the list price of $219.99.

It features a vibrant 11-inch Full-HD display (offering 60% more viewing area than the Echo Show 8) and room-filling spatial audio, making it a legitimate kitchen TV for streaming Netflix or Prime Video while you cook. It runs on the AZ3 Pro chip for faster responses and includes Alexa+ integration. Plus, the camera is upgraded with auto-framing and zoom for better video calls.

More Amazon device deals

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)
Amazon Echo Dot Max — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Amazon Echo Show 15 — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite two-pack (16GB) — $269.99 $319.98 (save $49.99)

More home deals

Dreo 1500W space heater — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)
Bissell Little Green portable upholstery cleaner — $87.94 $129.99 (save $42.05)

Best overall mattress deal

Credit: DreamCloud

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress

$1,099
at DreamCloud

$2,496
Save $1,397

Why we like it

Last spring when I tested the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, I was shocked by the quality to price ratio. It feels like a luxury mattress you'd encounter at a 5-star hotel, but its price falls into the affordable range. In fact, a single night's stay at some 5-star resorts would cost more than this mattress.

The DreamCloud Premier is a hybrid bed that combines a plush pillow-top with ultra supportive memory foam and coil layers. The edge-support is also noteworthy. When testing, I felt like this was a great option for couples thanks to the motion isolation or anyone who's a combination sleeper and needs support in several positions.

The DreamCloud Presidents Day Sale tosses in a mattress protector, bamboo sheet set, and two cooling pillows. If you're shopping for a queen-size, you'll be able to get the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid with these accessories for $1,099.

More mattress and bedding deals

Amerisleep — save $1,000 on a mattress with code PD2026
Avocado — take up to 20% off organic mattresses and 10% off organic bedding and pillows
Awara — save 50% on select mattresses
Bear — save 35% off sitewide
Beautyrest — save up to $1,000 on select mattress and adjustable base sets
Big Fig — get $500 off any mattress + 25% off everything else with code PRES
Birch — take 25% off sitewide with code PRES25
Brooklinen — take 20% off sitewide
Brooklyn Bedding — save up to 35% on mattresses
Bryte — save up to $1,000 off sitewide
Casper — take up to 30% off on mattresses and 35% off bedding bundles and pillows
Coop Sleep Goods — save up to 40% sitewide
Helix — take 25% off sitewide with code PRES25
Eight Sleep — save up to $350
Essentia — take 21% off sitewide
Eli & Elm — buy one pillow, get a second for 50% off
FluffCo — take 20% off sitewide
Layla — take up to $200 off mattresses and get two free Layla Pillows and free bamboo sheet set
Leesa — take 30% off mattresses and 25% off bedding
Lull — save 60% on all mattresses and get free sheets, pillows, and a mattress protector
Naturepedic — take 20% off sitewide
Nectar — save up to 60% on mattresses and 66% on bundles
Nest — save up to 15% on mattresses and 20% on pillows
Nolah — take 35% off sitewide with free in-home set-up and removal on qualifying orders
Puffy — save up to $1,350
Purple — take up to $500 off a mattress and earn up to $300 in gift credit
Silk & Snow — get a free sleep bundle with mattress purchase
Sleep Number — 50% off Limited Edition mattress
Tempur-Pedic — save up to $500 and get $300 in free accessories; BOGO pillows and sheets bundles
Tuft & Needle — save 20% sitewide
WinkBeds — save 30%
Woolroom — save up to 40%

Best kitchen deal

Credit: Cuisinart

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine

$110.49
at Amazon

$129.95
Save $19.46

Why we like it

It might still be cold in your area in mid February, but we promise spring is on its way and once the warmer weather hits, it's time for an ice cream celebration. Make your own sweet treats this year with the fan-favorite Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine. Thanks to Amazon's coupon, the ice cream maker is on sale for just $110.49, marked down from the normal price of $129.95.

The insulated freezer bowl means you'll be on your way to a frozen treat in under 30 minutes. Each batch can produce two quarts of your favorite ice cream, gelato, sorbet, or sherbet.

More kitchen deals

Stanley Quencher Flowstate tumbler (30-ounce) — $24.97 $40 (save $15.03)
Keurig K-Express Essentials single-serve coffee maker — $49 $54.97 (save $5.97)
Hamilton Beach programmable slow cooker (7-quart) with Party Dipper food warmer — $54.99 $89.99 (save $35)
Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker (8.5-quart) — $98 $119 (save $21)
Cuisinart FastFreeze 5-in-1 Dessert Maker — $101.95 $119.94 (save $17.99 with on-page coupon)
Ninja Crispi — $108.56 $139 (save $30.44)
Ninja Mega Kitchen System — $171.99 $219.99 (save $48)
Ninja Creami Deluxe — $224.99 $249.99 (save $25)
Ninja Slushi — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)
KitchenAid Deluxe tilt-head stand mixer (4.5-quart) — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)
Breville Barista Express Impress — $649.95 $799.95 (save $150)
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine — $714.95 $999.95 (save $284.96)

Best outdoor deal

Credit: Anker

Anker Solix C1000 portable power station

$429.99
at Amazon

$999
Save $569.01

Why we like it

Before we know it, we'll be back to spending weekends at the campground. But this year, upgrade your setup with a portable power station. This will allow you to keep phones charged up, recharge the drone batteries, and have a functional coffee maker. I've tested dozens of power stations and it's hard to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has plenty of ports for keeping gadgets charged up while camping, and there's even a lightbar for better illumination.

On Anker's website, the Solix C1000 has a list price of $999, but it's on sale at Amazon for only $429.99. Grab a solar panel to also pack along while camping, and you'll be in line for unlimited battery power.

More outdoor deals

Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System — $16.54 $28.99 (save $12.45 with coupon)
Owala FreeSip (32 ounce) — $32.99 $34.99 (save $2)
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight One Pot Cook Set — $59.96 $79.95 (save $19.99)
Rumpl Original Puffy National Park Blanket — $74.95 $99.95 (save $25)
Solo Stove Pi Prime Pizza Oven — $379.99 $449.99 (save $70)
Ooni Koda 12-inch Gas Pizza Oven — $398.95 $449 (save $50.05)
Bote Wulf Aero Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Kit — $449 $559 (save $110)
Solo Stove Yukon 27-inch Smokeless Fire Pit — $466.99 $559.99 (save $93)

Best Lego deal

Credit: Lego

Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet

$47.98
at Amazon

$59.99
Save $12.01

Why we like it

Spring is on its way and with it will come stunning blooms. If you feel like bringing some of that inside without worrying about keeping it alive (or pollen), Amazon is full of Lego deals this Presidents' Day. The Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet is on sale for 20% off, bringing it down to $47.98 compared to the list price of $59.99.

The bouquet features eight species of wildflowers, all on adjustable stems. You'll be adding lavender, poppies, daisies, lupins, and larkspur to your home thanks to this cheery Lego set.

More Lego deals

Lego Looney Tunes Sweetheart Tweety Bird — $23.99 $34.99 (save $11)
Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box — $24.88 $34.99 (save $10.11)
Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Starfighter — $55.95 $69.99 (save $14.04)
Lego Bluey: Bluey’s Family House — $58.99 $69.99 (save $11)
Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectable Model — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17)
Lego Technic Kawasaki Ninja H2R Motorcycle — $72.99 $84.99 (save $12)

Tech

The Amazon Presidents Day sale is live — score huge deals on Apple, Lego, Roborock, and more

Published

19 hours ago

February 17, 2026

Vicky

The best Presidents' Day deals at Amazon:

Best Apple deal

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299
(save $100)

Best Amazon device deal

Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release)

$179.99
(save $40)

Best TV deal

Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV

$279.99
(save $180)

Best robot vacuum deal

Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum-mop combo

$299.99
(save $250)

Best kitchen deal

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine

$110.49 with on-page coupon
(save $19.46)

Best outdoor deal

Anker Solix C1000 portable power station

$429.99
(save $569.01)

Best Lego deal

Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet (10313)

$47.98
(save $12.01)

Presidents' Day is the first big sale of 2026. If you missed the chance for great Amazon deals during Cyber Monday and Black Friday, now's your chance to save. In particular, this holiday sale has a reputation for dropping major discounts on larger technical appliances, furniture, mattresses, kitchen gear, TVs, outdoor gadgets, and much more — but it can be tough navigating through all those product categories to find the right offer for you.

To make bargain hunting all the easier, we've scoured Amazon's pages and pages of discounts and rounded up the very best Presidents' Day deals you can find at the retailer right now.

Here’s everything we know so far about Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale, including the deals you can shop right now.

When is Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale?

Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The sale is officially live and there are tons of deals available, particularly on Amazon devices (e.g., Echos, Kindles, Fire Sticks) and floor-care brands like Roborock and Dyson.

When does Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale end?

As with previous sales events, Amazon’s Presidents’ Day deals will run through the three-day weekend, likely capping off late Monday night. In true Amazon style, we anticipate some deals to extend past the holiday, but don't expect the best inventory to linger past Monday.

Below, we’ve rounded up the best Presidents’ Day deals we could find:

Best Presidents' Day Apple deal

Credit: Apple

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm)

$299
at Amazon

$399
Save $100

Why we like it

Best headphones and earbuds deals

Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) — $99 $129 (save $30)
Beats Studio Buds + — $149.95 $169.95 (save $20)
Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $139.99 $179 (save $40)
Beats Studio Pro — $199.95 $349.99 (save $150.04)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $209.99 $249 (save $39.01)
Apple AirPods Max — $449 $549 (save $100)

Best iPad deals

Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $321 $349 (save $28)
Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + Cellular, 128GB) — $689 $749 (save $60)
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $100)

Best MacBook deals

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849.99 $999 (save $149.99)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,399 (save $149.01)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249.99 $1,399 (save $149.01)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,449 $1,599 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,649 $1,799 (save $150)

Best Presidents' Day Amazon device deal

Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release)

$179.99
at Amazon

$219.99
Save $40

Why we like it

More Amazon device deals

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Amazon Echo Dot Max — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)
Amazon Echo Show 15 — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45)

Best Presidents' Day TV deal

Credit: Amazon

Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV

$279.99
at Amazon

$459.99
Save $180

Why we like it

It's not the most advanced TV in Amazon's Fire TV lineup, but the 4-Series is the most popular. It was redesigned in 2025 with an extra slim bezel that brings your content front and center and a new quad-core processor that speeds up navigation and load times. It also features 4K UHD picture quality with support for HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Sound, Omnisense technology for ultra-personalized experiences, and the wildly smart Alexa+. At $279.99, it's down to its lowest price ever by a long shot, beating its previous low by $80.

More TV deals

43-inch TVs

Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $189.99 $209.99 (save $20)
Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)
Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $439.99 (save $140)

50-to-55-inch TVs

Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $239.99 $399.99 (save $160)
Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130)

65-inch TVs

Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $549.99 $999.99 (save $450)
Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $897.99 (save $200)
Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $859.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,340)
Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,097.99 (save $200)

75-inch TVs and up

Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $579.99 (save $80)
Samsung 75-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)

Best Presidents' Day robot vacuum deal

Roborock Q10 S5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop

$299.99
at Amazon

$549.99
Save $250

Why we like it

More robot vacuum deals

eufy 11S MAX — $139.99 $279.99 (save $140)
Shark AV753 ION — $219.95 $249.99 (save $30.04)
Shark AV2501S AI Ultra — $520 $549.99 (save $29.99)

More cordless vacuum deals

Dreame Z20 Cordless Vacuum — $169.99 $389.99 (save $220)
Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum — $269.95 $349.99 (save $80.04)
Roborock H60 Hub Ultra — $329.99 $599.99 (save $270)
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty — $389.99 $549.99 (save $160)
Tineco Pure One S70 Cordless Vacuum — $449 $569 (save $120 with on-page coupon)

Best kitchen deal

Credit: Cuisinart

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine

$120.68
at Amazon

$129.95
Save $9.27

Why we like it

It might still be cold in your area in mid-February, but we promise spring is on its way, and once the warmer weather hits, it's time for an ice cream celebration. Make your own sweet treats this year with the fan-favorite Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine. Thanks to Amazon's coupon, the ice cream maker is on sale for $96.87, down from the regular price of $129.95.

The insulated freezer bowl means you'll be on your way to a frozen treat in under 30 minutes. Each batch can produce two quarts of your favorite ice cream, gelato, sorbet, or sherbet.

More kitchen deals

Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer (6-quart) — $89.89 $119.99 (save $30.10)
KitchenAid Classic Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (4.5-quart) — $279.95 $399.99 (save $120.04)
Breville Barista Express Impress — $649.95 $799.95 (save $150)
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine — $714.99 $999.95 (save $284.96)

Best outdoor deal

Credit: Anker

Anker Solix C1000 portable power station

$429.99
at Amazon

$799
Save $369.01

Why we like it

Before we know it, we'll be back to spending weekends at the campground. But this year, upgrade your setup with a portable power station. This will allow you to keep phones charged up, recharge the drone batteries, and have a functional coffee maker. I've tested dozens of power stations, and it's hard to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has plenty of ports for keeping gadgets charged up while camping, and there's even a lightbar for better illumination.

On Anker's website, the Solix C1000 has a list price of $999, but it's on sale at Amazon for only $397. Grab a solar panel to also pack along while camping, and you'll be in line for unlimited battery power.

More outdoor deals

Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System — $23.64 $28.99 (save $5.35)
Owala FreeSip (32 ounce) — $32.99 $34.99 (save $2)
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight One Pot Cook Set — $59.96 $79.95 (save $19.99)
Rumpl Original Puffy National Park Blanket — $74.95 $99.95 (save $25)
Solo Stove Pi Prime Pizza Oven — $379.99 $449.99 (save $70)
Ooni Koda 12-inch Gas Pizza Oven — $398.95 $449 (save $50.05)
Solo Stove Yukon 27-inch Smokeless Fire Pit — $466.99 $559.99 (save $93)

Best Lego deal

Credit: Lego

Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet

$47.98
at Amazon

$59.99
Save $12.01

Why we like it

The bouquet features eight species of wildflowers, all on adjustable stems. You'll be adding lavender, poppies, daisies, lupins, and larkspur to your home thanks to this cheery Lego set.

More Lego deals

Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box — $24.88 $34.99 (save $10.11)
Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)
Lego Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Starfighter — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)
Lego Bluey: Bluey’s Family House — $58.99 $69.99 (save $11)
Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectable Model — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17)
Lego Technic Kawasaki Ninja H2R Motorcycle — $72.99 $84.99 (save $12)