Not sure what to stream next? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! From superhero sagas and gripping documentaries to regional dramas and global premieres, the upcoming OTT releases this week (Aug 18–24, 2025) bring non-stop entertainment. Whether you’re on Netflix, Prime Video, or JioHotstar, here’s your ultimate binge-watch guide.
Summary:
- From Peacemaker Season 2 to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, catch the hottest OTT launches.
- Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar are dropping fresh movies, web series, and global premieres.
- Superheroes, thrillers, documentaries, and regional dramas this week’s lineup covers every mood.
Upcoming OTT releases this week (18 August to 24 August 2025)
1. Peacemaker Season 2: August 22 (JioHotstar)
- Genre: Action, Superhero, Comedy
- Cast: John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma
- Plot: The outrageous anti-hero Peacemaker returns for another wild mission. Expect more action, satire, and DC Universe twists as Christopher Smith struggles with morality, fatherhood, and plenty of explosive battles.
2. Maa: August 22 (Netflix)
- Genre: Drama, Family
- Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma
- Plot: After a supernatural death, a mother and daughter visit their deceased husband’s hometown only to be trapped by a demonic curse, prompting Ambika to transform into the goddess Kali to fight evil.
3. Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror: August 19 (JioHotstar)
- Genre: True-crime Docuseries (Mini-series)
- Plot: What began as a chance meeting in 2011 turned into a nightmare for Samantha Stites. Christopher Thomas’s obsession grew darker with every passing year, until his relentless stalking reached a deadly climax in 2022.
4. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox: August 20 (JioHotstar)
- Genre: Crime
- Cast: Grace Van Patten, John Hoogenakker, Giuseppe De Domenico
- Plot: The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox follows a young American student whose dream study-abroad trip to Italy turns into a nightmare. Just weeks after arriving, she’s accused of murder and thrown behind bars. The series explores her desperate fight for freedom and why the world was so quick to judge her guilty.
5. The Alto Knights: August 21 (JioHotstar)
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis
- Plot: The Alto Knights dives deep into New York’s underworld, capturing the explosive rivalry between two powerful mob bosses: Robert De Niro and Vito Genovese. Once close allies, their friendship unravels into jealousy, betrayal, and a violent clash that would forever reshape the Mafia and America itself.
6. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: August 19 (Prime Video)
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, and more
- Plot: Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning delivers Ethan Hunt’s most perilous mission yet. Facing a rogue AI called ‘the Entity’ and a deadly doomsday cult, Hunt must race against time to stop global catastrophe. With Tom Cruise leading a powerhouse cast, this explosive finale promises high-stakes action and relentless thrills.
7. Eenie Meanie: August 22 (JioHotstar)
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Samara Weaving, Andy Garcia, Karl Glusman
- Plot: Eenie Meanie follows Edie (Samara Weaving), a onetime teenage getaway driver who finds herself dragged back into danger when she’s forced to rescue her unreliable ex. Blending action, dark humor, and betrayal, the film delivers a fast-paced, adrenaline-charged ride.
8. Maareesan: August 22 (Netflix– Tamil)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu
- Plot: This gripping drama follows a criminal who aids an Alzheimer’s patient in escaping his home not out of compassion, but to exploit the man’s wealth. What begins as greed soon spirals into an emotional and unpredictable journey.
9. Shodha: August 22 (Zee5 – Kannada)
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Pawan Kumar, Arun Sagar
- Plot: When Rohith’s wife disappears after a tragic accident, he desperately turns to the police for help. But the investigation takes a chilling turn when she is found alive, only for Rohith to insist she isn’t his wife at all, but a stranger posing in her place.
10. Thalaivan Thalaivii: August 22 (Prime Video – Tamil)
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menon
- Plot: This feel-good rom-com set in rural Tamil Nadu tells the story of Agasaveeran, a parotta master, and Perarasi, his fiercely independent wife. Once deeply in love, the couple now finds themselves on the brink of separation, until life forces them to confront the sparks that once brought them together. Directed by Pandiraj, the film blends humor, emotional depth, and social realism in a way that feels both rooted and universally relatable. The movie is also released in Telugu as Sir Madam.
11. Bigg Boss Season 19: August 24 (JioHotstar)
- Genre: Reality Show
- Cast: Hosted by Salman Khan
- Plot: The fan-favorite reality show returns with new contestants, bigger drama, and unexpected twists. Daily episodes will keep audiences glued to their screens.
12. Elio: August 19 (Prime Video)
- Genre: Sci-fi
- Cast: Yonas Kibreab
- Plot: A lighthearted animated sci-fi from Disney/Pixar, Elio tells the story of a young boy accidentally transported to an alien planet, where he’s mistaken for Earth’s leader.
FAQs
Q1: Which is the biggest OTT release this week?
A: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Peacemaker Season 2 are the most anticipated global titles.
Q2: Which OTT platforms have the maximum new content this week?
A: Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar are leading the pack with multiple big releases.
Q3: Are there regional releases this week?
A: Yes, Tamil titles like Maareesan and Thalaivan Thalaivii, and Telugu thriller Shodha are streaming.
