Explore the newest content arriving on your favorite streaming platforms this week. Whether you’re a fan of horror, comedy, or heartfelt dramas, there’s something for everyone!
OTT Releases Overview
This week features an exciting blend of genres across multiple platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, and Apple TV+. Highlights include Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan’s horror film Shaitaan on Netflix and the much-anticipated Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, also on Netflix.
Daily Schedule of New Releases
| Date | Title | Platform | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29 | The Holdovers | Amazon Prime Video | Comedy |
| April 30 | Fiasco | Netflix | Comedy Drama |
| The Veil | Disney+ Hotstar | Thriller | |
| May 1 | Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar | Netflix | Period Drama |
| Acapulco Season 3 | Apple TV+ | Drama | |
| May 2 | The Idea of You | Amazon Prime Video | Romantic Comedy |
| May 3 | Shaitaan | Netflix | Horror |
| Wonka | JioCinema | Drama | |
| Clarkson’s Farm Season 3 Part 1 | Amazon Prime Video | Docu-series | |
| May 4 | The Atypical Family | Netflix | Drama |
| May 5 | Manjummel Boys | Disney+ Hotstar | Thriller |
| Monsters at Work Season 2 | Disney+ Hotstar | Animated Series |
Highlights of the Week
- Shaitaan (Netflix): Dive into a chilling narrative featuring a mysterious figure that disrupts a family’s peace.
- Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (Netflix): A lavish portrayal of Lahore’s red-light district, featuring a stellar ensemble cast.
- The Atypical Family (Netflix): A unique South Korean drama about a family with diminishing supernatural powers.
Individual Film Summaries with Trailers
The Holdovers
A cranky old instructor and a few students are bound together over the Christmas break in a heartwarming story of unexpected friendship and healing past wounds.
Fiasco
A comedic tale of a first-time filmmaker whose dream project is on the brink of disaster, thanks to an uncooperative crew, with humor and chaos ensuing at every turn.
The Veil
This thrilling series takes you on a gripping journey from Istanbul to Paris with two women ensnared in a dangerous game of deceit and revelations.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Set against the backdrop of pre-independence India, this series unfolds in Lahore’s Heera Mandi, depicting the lives, loves, and struggles of its courtesans.
Acapulco Season 3
The return of Máximo to Las Colinas stirs up past relationships and new challenges in this continuing story of a man’s quest to reconcile with his family and friends.
The Idea of You
A 40-year-old single mother finds unexpected romance at a music festival, changing her and her daughter’s lives in this sweet and poignant romantic comedy.
Shaitaan
An ordinary couple’s life turns into a nightmare when a mysterious figure arrives, setting off a chain of events that tests their courage and resilience.
Wonka
Dive into the imaginative world of a young dreamer who challenges the status quo of the chocolate industry, inspired by the classic tale.
Clarkson’s Farm Season 3 Part 1
Jeremy Clarkson returns with more farm life antics, challenges, and humorous reflections in the latest installment of his popular docu-series.
The Atypical Family
A South Korean drama about a family grappling with the fading of their supernatural abilities, exploring the intersections of family dynamics and mystical powers.
Manjummel Boys
This edge-of-the-seat survival thriller follows a group of friends on a daring rescue mission in the perilous depths of the Guna Caves.
Monsters at Work Season 2
Continuing where it left off, this animated series delves into the comic adventures of Tylor Tuskmon, who aspires to become a top jokester at Monsters, Inc.