With Heeramandi, The Idea of You, Shaitaan, and other engaging dramas trending on various streamers, we’ve compiled a list of new and exciting OTT releases this week that deserve your attention. From edge-of-the-seat suspense thrillers like Murder in Mahim to a new compelling season of Undekhi, check out the new movies, series, documentaries, K-dramas and reality shows, arriving on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema, and various other streamers this week.
Latest OTT releases this week (6th May to 12th May): 21 new movies and shows coming on Prime Video, Netflix, JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, and more
May 7
1. Super Rich in Korea – Netflix
As the title suggests, Super Rich in Korea delves into the luxurious lifestyle of Seoul’s wealthiest individuals. Hosted by GOT7’s Bambam, Mimi, and Jo Se Ho, this upcoming reality drama will also feature a Singaporean tycoon, an Italian luxury brand heir, a Pakistani noble, and more.
May 8
2. The Final: Attack on Wembley – Netflix
Netflix is all set to roll out an exciting documentary titled, The Final: Attack on Wembley. It takes us back to the European Championship finale in 2021 when thousands of ticketless football fans stormed into the Wembley Stadium.
3. Dark Matter – Apple TV+
Dark Matter is an adaptation of Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel of the same name. The upcoming sci-fi series follows an astrophysicist who explores and sheds light on dark matter — one of the most complicated concepts of modern physics.
4. All of Us Strangers – Disney+ Hotstar
Based on Taichi Yamada’s 1987 novel Strangers, this upcoming film revolves around a screenwriter who develops a close bond with his mysterious neighbor. However, the plot takes an unexpected twist when he is drawn back to his childhood home where he imagines his parents living the way they did on the day they died, almost three decades ago.
May 9
5. Bodkin – Netflix
Directed by Nash Edgerton, this thriller series focuses on a group of podcasters who embark on a mission to unravel the truth about the mysterious disappearance of an Irish town decades ago. An exhilarating title on the list of the latest OTT releases this week.
6. Thank You, Next – Netflix
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer named Leyla Taylan, decides to enter the world of modern dating while balancing her professional commitments. The upcoming series is headlined by Serenay Sarıkaya.
7. Mother of The Bride – Netflix
Mother of The Bride is a romantic comedy movie that follows a young woman named Emma, who returns home after spending a year in London, and delivers the news of her marriage plans to her mother. The latter faces another shock when she learns that the groom is the son of the man who broke her heart years ago. The ensemble cast of the movie includes Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, and Benjamin Bratt, among others.
8. Maxton Hall – Amazon Prime Video
This German drama is based on Mona Kasten’s novel Save Me. The plot of the series revolves around Ruby, a smart scholarship student who discovers a secret at the private school (Maxton Hall) which results in a passionate rivalry with the millionaire heir, James. However, the plot takes an engaging twist when they develop feelings for each other.
9. The Goat – Amazon Prime Video
Watch 14 popular television stars participate in Amazon Prime Video’s new reality show where they must win or break other competitors’ trust to move a step closer to the ultimate title of ‘greatest of all time’ and a cash prize of USD 200K. The reality show is hosted by Daniel Tosh.
May 10
10. Blood of Zeus Season 2 – Netflix
The makers of Blood of Zeus are back with new episodes of the epic adventure series which follows Heron, the illegitimate son of the mighty Zeus, who must fight powerful gods and monsters to save both the worlds — heaven and earth.
11. Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román – Netflix
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román is a docu-series that delves deep into a complex murder case involving a Spanish chef who rose to fame through a web of secrets and false identities.
12. Living with Leopards – Netflix
As the title suggests, this nature documentary focuses on two leopards and their journey from infancy into adulthood. A must-watch for all nature and wildlife lovers out there.
13. The Ultimatum: South Africa – Netflix
After the success of The Ultimatum: France, Netflix is back with another spin-off season titled The Ultimatum: South Africa, which focuses on six couples who swap partners to test their relationship in this emotional experiment.
14. Murder in Mahim – JioCinema
Apart from Undekhi Season 3, The Goat, Bodkin, Super Rich in Korea, and other titles, the list of latest OTT releases this week includes an edge-of-the-seat thriller titled Murder in Mahim. An adaptation of Jerry Pinto’s novel of the same name, this upcoming series follows a police officer and a retired journalist who dive into Mumbai’s crime world to solve a murder case. The series is headlined by Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Shivaji Satam.
15. Pretty Little Liars: Summer School – JioCinema
JioCinema will be rolling out new episodes of Pretty Little Liars this week. After the tragic events that rattled the town of Millwood, the new season continues to follow a group of teenage girls who are tormented by a mysterious assailant in the second season of the popular mystery-horror spin-off series.
16. Undekhi Season 3 – SonyLIV
Picking up from where the last season ended, the powerful Atwals are forced to fight and reclaim power after the death of a dancer at Daman Atwal’s wedding. With old and new enemies emerging from the dark, will Papaji go ahead with his plan to announce his successor?
17. Chaalchitra Ekhon – Hoichoi
Written and directed by Anjan Dutt, this Bengali film is a tribute to Mrinal Sen. The upcoming film focuses on the unique mentor-protégé bond. It has been shot across Kolkata. Other exciting titles on the list of latest OTT releases this week include Murder in Mahim, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Super Rich in Korea, and more.
18. The Marsh King’s Daughter – Lionsgate Play
Starring Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, and Garrett Hedlund in lead roles, this Neil Burger directorial is based on Karen Dionne’s 2017 novel of the same name. The plot of the film revolves around a young mother who spent her childhood in captivity. When she learns that her father has broken out of prison, she sets out on a mission to kill him fearing her daughters would face the same fate.
19. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – Theatres
A standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), this sci-fi action thriller centres around a young ape who sets out on a journey to find the answers related to the past that will change the future for both apes and humans.
20. Srikanth – Theatres
Headlined by Rajkummar Rao, Srikanth is a biographical film based on the life of Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries. The film tells the story of the Indian entrepreneur whose company provided employment opportunities to differently-abled individuals.
May 11
21. Doctor Who – Disney+ Hotstar
Sci-fi genre lovers are in for a treat as Disney+ Hotstar gears up to drop their new series titled Doctor Who. Watch Doctor and his companion embark on adventurous journeys across time and space. A binge-worthy title on the list of the latest OTT releases this week.
