I guess we all can agree that the hot summers are best spent at home. With a glass of a chilled beverage, the chilly air from the AC and a good show or movie to watch, there is no better way to spend the burning hot days than this. The new OTT films and show releases that are lined up for this week will make you even more sure about this plan. Spanning across genres, the new releases this week on OTT promise utmost entertainment without you having to step out.
The most anticipated OTT films that are arriving this week include titles like Anyone But You, Dune: Part 2, Dream Scenario and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. Vidya Balan fans can also rejoice as her film, Do Aur Do Pyaar is also arriving in theatres this week. The trailer of the film looks interesting enough to leave your house and watch the movie on the big screen. Other notable OTT films and show releases this week are See You in Another Life, The Grimm Variations, The Tourist: Season 2 and Chief Detective 1958. Let’s see what this week has in store for you.
All the new OTT films and show releases this week on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar & more
Dune: Part Two
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Léa Seydoux, Christopher Walken
Releasing on: 16 April 2024
Streaming on: BookMyShow
Synopsis: Following the destruction of House Atreides by House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the other Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis. Together, they start a war against House Harkonnen with an aim to win back the throne and exact revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Watch this OTT film this week, in case you missed experiencing it in theatres.
Our Living World
Produced by: James Honeyborne
Cast: Cate Blanchett
Releasing on: 17 April 2024
Streaming on: Netflix
Synopsis: The Emmy Award-winning team behind Our Great National Parks is bringing a docuseries that travels across the globe to showcase the remarkable creatures and ecosystems that operate together to help restore and sustain the living world. Do not forget to add this remarkable docuseries to your list of new films and show releases on OTT this week.
See You in Another Life
Directed by: Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo, Borja Soler
Cast: Roberto Gutiérrez, Pol López, Tamara Casellas, Quim Ávila, Mourad Ouani, Jaime Zataraín
Releasing on: 17 April 2024
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
Synopsis: Based on the book by Manuel Jabois, the miniseries is set against the backdrop of the 11M train bombings. It follows the 16-year-old Gabriel Montoya Vidal “Baby” as he works with retired schizophrenic miner, Emilio Trashorras, to procure and transfer explosives that were used in the bombings from Asturias to Madrid in 2004. Baby became the first person convicted for the attacks. This Spanish crime drama should be on your list of new films and show releases on OTT this week.
The Grimm Variations
Directed by: Yōko Kanemori, Yasuhiro Akamatsu, Jun’ichirō Hashiguchi, Yumi Kamamura, Masato Takeuchi, Shintarou Nakazawa
Voice cast: Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Kenji Nojima, Misato Fukuen
Releasing on: 17 April 2024
Streaming on: Netflix
Synopsis: The upcoming Japanese original net animation (ONA) anthology series on Netflix revolves around brothers Jacob and Wilhelm and their much younger sister, the innocent and curious Charlotte. Jacob and Wilhelm used to collect fairy tales from across the land and turn them into a book. Presented by Charlotte, the stories are now narrated by her from a unique perspective which is quite different from her brothers. For fans of Japanese ONAs, this series should surely be on their list of new films and show releases on OTT this week.
The Secret Score
Directed by: Juan Carlos de Llaca
Cast: Val Dorantes, Juanma Piano, José Peralta, Daniel Ábrego, Mónica Plehn, Diego Sandoval, Paola Gómez, Michelle Almaguer, César Acosta, David Angulo
Releasing on: 17 April 2024
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
Synopsis: Things change drastically for Maya and her friends when they find a musical score that gives them magical powers. Unaware of the fact that someone with dark purposes is looking for the score, the group tries to keep it a secret. As they embark on adventures together, they attain a deeper understanding of each other and themselves which prepares them for the perils that lie ahead. This new OTT show is going to be an interesting release this week.
Suga: Agust D Tour D-Day The Movie
Directed by: Jun-Soo Park
Cast: Suga, Jimin, Jungkook
Releasing on: 18 April 2024 (in theatres)
Synopsis: The concert film follows BTS member Agust D, also known as Suga as he travels across the world for his encore concert. The movie gives fans a chance to relive the moments from the concert that focus on his prosperous musical world, his performances, the energy, and joint performance with other BTS members like Jimin and Jungkook. BTS fans book your tickets for the movie ASAP!
Article 370
Directed by: Aditya Suhas Jambhale
Cast: Yami Gautam, Priyamani, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Kaul, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, Kiran Karmarkar
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Jio Cinema
Synopsis: The political action thriller focuses on the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, referred to as the abrogation of Article 370. The decision came out in 2019 at the beginning of PM Narendra Modi government’s second term in office and caused a riot across the country. If you missed watching the film in theatres, then make note of its OTT release this week.
Chief Detective 1958
Directed by: Kim Seong-hoon
Cast: Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung, Yoon Hyun-soo
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
Synopsis: A prequel to the series Chief Inspector (1971), the story is set ten years before the original series in the 1950s to 1960s. Detective Park Young-han (Lee Je-hoon) specialises in arresting petty thieves with his team of three unique colleagues. The show follows the team as they break down the follies of corrupt power with common sense. This upcoming OTT K-drama is a must-watch for all.
Dream Scenario
Directed by: Kristoffer Borgli
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Tim Meadows, Dylan Gelula, Dylan Baker
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Lionsgate Play
Synopsis: Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) leads a normal life as a biology professor until he finds out that millions of strangers see him in their dreams. Paul enjoys the newfound stardom but things take a drastic turn when his nocturnal appearances take a nightmarish turn. Paul is forced to steer the outcomes of the fame he got and move away to live a normal life once again. This A24 movie will surely be one of the most entertaining OTT films releasing this week.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Fra Fee, Ed Skrein, Anthony Hopkins
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Netflix
Synopsis: Set in a fictional universe, the story revolves around Kora (Sofia Boutella), a stranger on the moon of Veldt with a mysterious past. The second part of the movie continues the epic saga of Kora as she prepares to sacrifice everything to fight against the Motherworld along with the surviving warriors. The journey is not going to be easy as the warriors face the truths of their pasts, each revealing why they fight. Make sure you add Rebel Moon Part 2 to your list of new films and show releases on OTT this week.
Siren
Directed by: Antony Bhagyara
Cast: Jayam Ravi, Keerthy Suresh, Anupama Parameswaran, Yogi Babu and Samuthirakani
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar
Synopsis: Thilagan works as an ambulance driver in Kanchipuram. The honest worker is wrongly accused and convicted to life for killing his wife, Jennifer and his friend Kathir. He is released from jail 14 years later on parole. Now, he only has 14 days to avenge the death of Jennifer and Kathir and reunite with his daughter, Malar, who developed hostility towards him for killing Jennifer. Watch this movie if you love Tamil action thriller films.
The Tourist: Season 2
Directed by: Chris Sweeney
Cast: Jamie Dornan, Danielle Macdonald, Olwen Fouéré, Greg Larsen, Victoria Haralabidou, Conor MacNeill, Mark McKenna, Nessa Matthews, Diarmaid Murtagh, Francis Magee
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Lionsgate Play
Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of Ireland, The Tourist follows Elliot (Jamie Dornan) and Helen (Danielle Macdonald) on a journey to uncover the secrets of Elliot’s past. Season 2 sees them face the detrimental consequences of his past actions as they are confronted by friends and foes and are dragged into a longstanding family feud. Update your list of new films and show releases on OTT this week with this thriller drama series.
Anyone But You
Directed by: Will Gluck
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, and Rachel Griffiths.
Releasing on: 19 April 2024
Streaming on: Netflix
Synopsis: The story follows Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) who enjoy an amazing first date but end up not being that attracted to each other. However, when they find themselves suddenly pushed together at a destination wedding in Australia, the duo has no other option than to pretend to be a couple. Watch this movie on OTT to witness the amazing chemistry between Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell.
Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2
Directed by: Dibakar Banerjee
Cast: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Anupam Joardar, Rossana Elsa Scugugia, Urfi Javed, Anu Malik
Releasing on: 19 April 2024 (in theatres)
Synopsis: What does love look like in the times of the internet? LSD 2 explores this theme as it focuses on the hardships and complexities that characterise modern relationships in a highly technological society. The story follows several individuals as they deal with the complexness of modern love, friendship, and self-discovery. Watch this movie in theatres with your friends.
Civil War
Directed by: Alex Garland
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Nick Offerman
Releasing on: 19 April 2024 (in theatres)
Synopsis: A team of military-embedded journalists journey across the United States during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War. The task at hand is to race against time and reach DC before revolutionary coalitions plunge upon the White House. This film is a must-watch for fans of Kirsten Dunst.
Do Aur Do Pyaar
Directed by: Shirsha Guha Thakurta
Cast: Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, Sendhil Ramamurthy
Releasing on: 19 April 2024 (in theatres)
Synopsis: An official adaptation of the 2017 romantic comedy The Lovers, the story follows Kavya (Vidya Balan) and Ani (Pratik Gandhi), and their no-so-happy married life. Drifted apart from each other, Kavya and Ani find new partners for themselves outside the marriage. While they decide to reveal their secret and go their separate ways, life takes a dramatic turn and leaves them confused. Watch this film to witness the great chemistry between Pratik Gandhi and Vidya Balan.
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