This Week OTT Releases:
Another busy week is here for OTT lovers. From August 17 to August 22, there are quite a few movies and series arriving across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Apple TV and other streaming platforms.
The week gets more interesting as we move towards August 21, with several Indian titles including Jana Nayagan, Pyaar Prema Kalyanam and Chennai Love Story arriving on different platforms.
There are also a few international movies, documentaries and new seasons for viewers looking for something different.
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Here’s the complete list of OTT releases this week.
August 17
Lanterns – JioHotstar
Language: English (Original), Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
Type: Series
Platform: JioHotstar
Lanterns starts the week with a new series release on JioHotstar. It will be available in English along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
Toy Story 5 – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
Fans of the Toy Story franchise can watch Toy Story 5 through Prime Video’s rental service.
August 18
SEAL Team: Season 2 – Netflix
Language: English
Platform: Netflix
The action-packed series returns with its second season on Netflix.
Horse Girls – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
A new English-language movie arriving through Prime Video Rent.
Romería – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
Another movie joining the rental lineup this week.
Rose of Nevada – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
Rose of Nevada is also set to arrive for rental viewing.
Yellow Eyes – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
Yellow Eyes rounds out the Prime Video rental releases for August 18.
Take a Hike – Netflix
Language: Korean
Platform: Netflix
Korean movie Take a Hike is coming to Netflix on August 18.
August 19
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing – Netflix
Language: English
Platform: Netflix
This documentary takes a closer look at Boeing and the events surrounding the company, making it one of the more serious watches of the week.
Passenger – Paramount+
Language: English
Platform: Paramount+
Passenger arrives on Paramount+ for English-language viewers.
Here the Whole Team – Netflix
Languages: Portuguese, English
Platform: Netflix
A multilingual release coming to Netflix on August 19.
August 20
S&X: Season 1 – Netflix
Languages: Japanese, English
Platform: Netflix
A Japanese-language series with English availability arrives on Netflix on August 20.
August 21 – The Biggest OTT Release Day This Week
August 21 is easily the busiest day of the week, especially for Indian OTT viewers.
Jana Nayagan – ZEE5
Language: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Platform: ZEE5
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is one of the biggest releases of the week. The film is directed by H. Vinoth and has a runtime of 3 hours and 3 minutes.
For Vijay fans, this is obviously the headline release, especially with the movie carrying huge attention around the actor’s career.
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam – Netflix
Languages: Tamil (Original), Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi
Platform: Netflix
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam arrives on Netflix on August 21 with multiple language options, making it accessible to viewers across different regions.
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Chennai Love Story – SonyLIV
Languages: Telugu (Original), Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi
Platform: SonyLIV
Chennai Love Story is another Indian title to watch out for this week. The Telugu original will also be available in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Atlas King – Apple TV
Language: English
Platform: Apple TV
Atlas King arrives for English-language viewers on Apple TV.
Buffet Infinity – Shudder
Language: English
Platform: Shudder
Horror fans have something new to check out with Buffet Infinity.
Bury the Devil – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
Another English-language movie available through Prime Video Rent.
The Fence – AMC+
Language: English
Platform: AMC+
The Fence arrives on AMC+ on August 21.
Mother Mary – HBO Max
Language: English
Platform: HBO Max
Mother Mary is another notable English-language release scheduled for the day.
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man – Prime Video Rent
Language: English
Platform: Prime Video Rent
A new music-focused title arriving through Prime Video Rent.
Rosebush Pruning – MUBI
Language: English
Platform: MUBI
Rosebush Pruning joins MUBI’s lineup on August 21.
She Dances – Peacock
Language: English
Platform: Peacock
She Dances is another English-language release arriving on the same day.
Facing El Chapo – Netflix
Languages: Spanish, English, Hindi
Platform: Netflix
Facing El Chapo brings a multilingual option to Netflix, with Spanish, English and Hindi listed among the available languages.
Snakes 5: Monster City – Lionsgate Play
Languages: Mandarin, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
Platform: Lionsgate Play
For viewers who enjoy creature and monster movies, Snakes 5: Monster City is another title to check out. It will be available in Mandarin along with Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
August 22
The Christophers – Hulu
Language: English
Platform: Hulu
The Christophers arrives on Hulu on August 22.
I Swear – Netflix
Language: English
Platform: Netflix
I Swear closes out this week’s OTT release list on Netflix.
This Week’s OTT Releases – Quick List
If you don’t want to scroll through the entire list, here are the main releases to keep an eye on:
August 17: Lanterns, Toy Story 5
August 18: SEAL Team Season 2, Horse Girls, Romería, Rose of Nevada, Yellow Eyes, Take a Hike
August 19: Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, Passenger, Here the Whole Team
August 20: S&X Season 1
August 21: Jana Nayagan, Pyaar Prema Kalyanam, Chennai Love Story, Atlas King, Buffet Infinity,
Bury the Devil, The Fence, Mother Mary, Peter Asher: Everywhere Man, Rosebush Pruning, She Dances, Facing El Chapo,
Snakes 5: Monster City
August 22: The Christophers, I Swear
So, if you’re planning a proper OTT binge this week, August 21 is the date to remember. With Jana Nayagan, Pyaar Prema Kalyanam, Chennai Love Story and several international titles arriving on the same day, there is something for pretty much every kind of viewer.
