Latest OTT Releases this Week (October 27 to November 2, 2025): Movies, Web Series to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar & more

Looking for something new to binge? This week’s OTT lineup is absolutely packed with chilling horrors, intense thrillers, emotional dramas, and epic fantasy returns. From IT: Welcome to Derry, which takes us back to Pennywise’s terrifying origins, to M3GAN 2.0 unleashing another AI nightmare – the latest OTT releases this week promise non-stop excitement. Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, JioHotstar, and Apple TV+ are all dropping major titles, including The Witcher Season 4, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, and Down Cemetery Road. Whether you crave supernatural scares, crime mysteries, or heartfelt regional stories like Idli Kadai and Baai Tujhyapayi, there’s something for every kind of streamer. Here’s a complete list of the latest OTT releases this week you shouldn’t miss.

Top 14 OTT Releases this week:

1. IT: Welcome to Derry – October 27 (JioHotstar)

Set in 1962, IT: Welcome to Derry is a horror-thriller prequel that uncovers the sinister beginnings of Pennywise and the cursed town of Derry, Maine. The story follows Major Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo), his wife Charlotte (Taylour Paige), and their son Will as they face rising terror and prejudice in their new town. Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, joined by Chris Chalk as a young Dick Hallorann, expanding Stephen King’s chilling universe.

2. M3GAN 2.0 – October 27 (JioHotstar)

M3GAN 2.0 picks up two years after the events of the first film, blending sci-fi and horror with an even darker edge. Roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams) and her niece Cady (Violet McGraw) face a new nightmare when a defense contractor steals M3GAN’s AI to build a deadly military android called AMELIA. To stop it, Gemma resurrects M3GAN (voiced by Jenna Davis), leading to a brutal showdown between machine and machine. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, the film is streaming now on Peacock Hub via Jio Hotstar.

3. The Asset – October 27 (Netflix)

The Asset is a gripping Danish crime thriller on Netflix that follows a young undercover agent assigned to befriend a drug smuggler’s wife. As she infiltrates their world, emotions blur and loyalties are tested, forcing her to choose between duty and compassion. What begins as a calculated mission soon spirals into a dangerous game of trust, deception, and moral conflict.

4. Hedda – October 29 (Amazon Prime Video)

Hedda is a bold reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, directed by Nia DaCosta and set in 1950s England. Tessa Thompson stars as Hedda, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to academic George Tesman (Tom Bateman). During one turbulent night on their country estate, buried emotions and rivalries resurface when her former lover, writer Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss), reenters her life. With Imogen Poots and Nicholas Pinnock in key roles, this stylish psychological drama explores desire, control, and rebellion within a repressive society.

5. Down Cemetery Road – October 29 (Apple TV+)

Down Cemetery Road is a gripping mystery thriller based on Mick Herron’s 2003 novel. After a house explosion rocks a quiet Oxford suburb and a young girl disappears, neighbour Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) becomes consumed by the search for answers. She partners with private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson), and together they uncover a dangerous web of lies, secret identities, and government conspiracies that shatter the calm of their seemingly peaceful town.

6. Ballad of a Small Player – October 29 (Netflix)

Ballad of a Small Player is a psychological thriller based on Lawrence Osborne’s novel, starring Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler hiding out in Macau to escape his debts and past misdeeds. Amid the city’s dazzling casinos and haunting allure, he meets Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a mysterious woman who may offer him redemption. But with relentless investigator Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) closing in, Doyle’s search for escape turns into a dangerous gamble for his soul.

7. Hazbin Hotel Season 2 – October 29 (Amazon Prime Video)

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 continues Charlie Morningstar’s (Erika Henningsen) mission to reform sinners in Hell through her redemption hotel. After her unlikely triumph over Heaven’s army, new guests arrive—some seeking salvation, others revenge. As chaos brews, the powerful Overlords Vox, Valentino, and Velvet plot to exploit the turmoil for control, while Heaven’s forces grow more ruthless. Blending dark comedy, fantasy, and musical flair, the season deepens the show’s twisted yet hopeful vision of redemption.

8. Idli Kadai / Idli Kottu (Tamil) – October 29 (Netflix)

Idli Kadai is an emotional Tamil drama directed by and starring Dhanush, alongside Nithya Menen. The film follows Murugan, an ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a celebrity chef in Bangkok and marrying into wealth. But after his father’s sudden death, he returns home to take over the family’s humble idli shop. As he reconnects with his roots, Murugan faces threats from Ashwin, his ex-fiancée’s vengeful brother, forcing him to fight for his family’s legacy. Following its theatrical run, Idli Kadai premieres on Netflix on October 29, 2025, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.

9. The Witcher Season 4 – October 30 (Netflix)

The Witcher Season 4 marks a new chapter for the acclaimed fantasy saga, with Liam Hemsworth taking over as Geralt of Rivia. Picking up after the explosive events of Season 3, the Continent is plunged into chaos as Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) are separated by war and betrayal. Drawing from Baptism of Fire, the story follows Geralt forming a new band of allies to rescue Ciri, while she joins the outlaw group known as The Rats. Yennefer, grieving her losses, unites the remaining sorceresses to fight the growing darkness. Featuring Laurence Fishburne as Regis, this penultimate season sets the stage for an epic conclusion.

10. Baai Tujhyapayi (Marathi) – October 31 (ZEE5)

Baai Tujhyapayi is a Marathi period drama set in the early 1990s. The story takes place in the rural village of Vesaicha Vadgaon. In this village, old customs forbid girls from studying and push them into marriage at puberty. The series follows Ahilya (Sajiri Joshi), a bright and determined girl. She hides her coming of age to chase her dream of becoming a doctor. Supported by her courageous mother (Kshitee Jog), Ahilya’s defiance sparks a quiet revolution for education and equality—a remake of the Tamil series Ayali.

11. Baaghi 4 – October 31 (Prime Video)

Baaghi 4 follows Ronnie Pratap Singh (Tiger Shroff), an elite officer who wakes from a seven-month coma. He is haunted by visions of his missing girlfriend, Alisha — a woman everyone insists never existed. Determined to uncover the truth, Ronnie investigates a dark conspiracy. The plot reveals a ruthless tycoon, Chacko (Sanjay Dutt), whose obsession with Alisha connects to his own tragic past. Also starring Harnaaz Sandhu and Sonam Bajwa, this A. Harsha-directed action thriller will be available for free on Amazon Prime Video starting from October 31, 2025.

12. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (Malayalam) – October 31 (JioHotstar)

Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is a Malayalam-language superhero thriller that blends Kerala folklore with a modern Bengaluru setting. The story follows Chandra (Kalyani Priyadarshan), a mysterious woman with supernatural powers who hides her true identity while working night shifts at a café. When she becomes entangled with a brutal organ-trafficking ring led by crime lord Gajendran and corrupt cop Nachiyappa, Chandra is forced to unleash her Yakshi powers. Protecting her neighbour, Sunny, she faces her past and destiny, setting the stage for the Lokah Cinematic Universe.

13. Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 – October 31 (Amazon Prime Video)

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. It explores the divine origins of the Buta Kola ritual and the Daivas, Panjurli and Guliga. The story is set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka during the Kadamba reign. It follows Berme (Rishab Shetty), a forest-dwelling youth adopted by the Kantara tribe. When the oppressive Bangra kingdom exploits the sacred spice gardens, Berme rises as a fierce warrior to defend his people. Blending myth, mysticism, and rebellion, this epic tale unfolds the roots of Kantara’s legend. The film premieres on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, in multiple Indian languages.

14. Maarigallu (Kannada) – October 31 (ZEE5)

Maarigallu is a Kannada web series rooted in Karnataka’s holy folklore, set in the 1990s town of Sirsi. The story follows Varadha, a Bedara Vesha performer. His life changes after he discovers a Kadamba-era inscription. The inscription leads to a long-lost royal treasure guarded by the goddess Maari. What begins as a thrilling treasure hunt soon spirals into a chilling ordeal as greed and faith collide. Ancient curses, divine wrath, and supernatural forces turn their quest into a fight for survival against powers beyond human understanding.

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