From Korean horror thriller Parasyte: The Grey to Apple TV’s engaging series Sugar starring Collin Farrell, we’ve many new exciting OTT releases arriving this Friday ie. April 5, 2024. The list also includes new movies which will be released in cinemas later this week, which include The First Omen, Love Lies Bleeding, and Dukaan. Scroll down to browse through the complete list.
Friday OTT releases (April 5, 2024): 11 new movies and shows arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, theatres and more
1. Scoop – Netflix
Netflix’s new biographical film Scoop shows how the women of Newsnight succeeded in acquiring Prince Andrew’s 2019 interview where he opened up about his bond with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
2. How To Date Billy Walsh – Amazon Prime Video
How To Date Billy Walsh is a coming-of-the-age film that delves into the life of Archie who is in love with Amelia. When he builds the courage to tell her about his feelings, he discovers that she has already fallen for a transfer student. Other exciting OTT releases arriving this Friday (April 5, 2024) are Scoop, The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem, Sugar, and more.
3. The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem – Netflix
Take a break from the usual movies and shows and dive into Netflix’s new documentary The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem. Directed by Giorgio Angelini and Arthur Jones, the upcoming drama focuses on a group of teenagers who create a website that creates chaos in the real world.
4. Parasyte: The Grey – Netflix
Like K-dramas? If so, then here’s one that promises to keep you hooked to the screen for hours. Titled Parasyte: The Grey, the upcoming horror sci-fi drama follows a group of unidentified parasites who attack humans in an attempt to take over Earth.
5. Dukaan – Theatres
Planning to step out and enjoy a film in cinemas this weekend? If so, then Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal’s film Dukaan is a good watch. The film starring Monika Panwar, Sikandar Kher, and Monali Thakur, follows a young woman who becomes a surrogate mother to help couples with problems fulfil their dreams.
6. The Bricklayer – Lionsgate Play
The Bricklayer is an entertaining film filled with high-octane action sequences. An adaptation of Paul Lindsay’s novel of the same name, the Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev starrer tells the tale of an ex-CIA officer who comes out of retirement to solve a complicated international conspiracy. An exciting and entertaining option on the list of new OTT releases arriving this Friday.
7. Sugar – Apple TV+
The list of new OTT releases arriving this Friday includes Apple TV’s new series, titled Sugar. The story of the upcoming series revolves around a private detective who investigates the disappearance of a Hollywood producer’s granddaughter. As the plot progresses, he ends up learning their hidden family secrets. The cast of the series includes Colin Farrell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, and others.
8. Tantra – Aha
Written and directed by Srinivas Gopisetti, Tantra is a horror film that follows a girl who has the power to connect with spirits. Her simple life takes an unexpected twist when an evil tantric attempts to use her powers to his benefit. The ensemble cast of the Telugu film includes Ananya Nagalla, Dhanush Raghumudri, and Temper Vamsi.
9. The First Omen – Theatres
A prequel to The Omen (1976), The First Omen tells the story of an American woman who moves to Rome to begin a new life of service but ends up discovering a conspiracy involving the Antichrist. A must-watch film for all horror genre lovers out there.
10. Farrey – ZEE5
Adding to the list of new OTT releases arriving this Friday, apart from Tantra, Sugar, The Bricklayer, and other titles is Farrey. The Soumendra Padhi directorial centres around an orphan who secures admission to an elite school but ends up getting dragged into an unwanted situation due to her wealthy friends.
11. Love Lies Bleeding – Theatres
Set in 1989, the film follows a gym manager who develops feelings for an ambitious bodybuilder. The relationship introduces the latter to the crime world managed by the former’s family. The romantic thriller is headlined by Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian.
