Exciting Upcoming OTT Releases of This Week: Hey, steamers, are you looking for new OTT releases to stream at home in this hot summer? If yes, so worry not here we have something exciting for you all with a lot of fun, drama, horror and of course action, from new web series to movies to watch on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video and other OTT platforms.
Here’s the List of Exciting Upcoming OTT Releases of This Week!
1. BTS Kdrama Begins Youth
Release Date: April 30, 2024
Where to stream: Xclusive TV
Begins Youth is a highly anticipated South Korean TV series set to premiere on Xclusive. Based on the BTS Universe, it stars Seo Ji-hoon, Noh Jong-hyun, Ahn Ji-ho, Seo Young-joo, Kim Yoon-woo, Jung Woo-jin, and Jeon Jin-seo. The show follows Kim Hwan and six other boys as they navigate their struggles and grow together. With themes drawn from BTS’ music videos and the “Save Me” webtoon, it promises to offer fans a deeper understanding of the beloved universe.
2. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Release Date: May 1, 2024
Where to stream: Netflix
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language period drama series set against the backdrop of the Indian independence movement in the 1940s. Created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the show explores the lives of tawaifs in Lahore’s red-light district, Heera Mandi. With a stellar cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal, the series promises a captivating narrative.
3. The Idea of You
Release Date: May 2, 2024
Where to stream: Prime Video
The Idea of You is a 2024 romantic comedy directed by Michael Showalter, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. It follows the unexpected romance between Solène Marchand, a 40-year-old single mom, and Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer of a boy band, sparked at Coachella. The film explores love, age, and societal norms with humour and heart.
4. Shaitaan
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Shaitaan is an Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror thriller film directed by Vikas Bahl and starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, and Anngad Raaj. The story follows a family grappling with black magic after their eldest daughter falls under its spell. Praised for its performances and screenplay, the film grossed ₹211 crore worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and the second highest-grossing Hindi film of this year.
5. Wonka
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Where to watch: Jiocinema
Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy comedy film directed by Paul King, starring Timothée Chalamet as the titular character. It explores the early days of Willy Wonka as a chocolatier, with a talented ensemble cast including Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, and others. The film is the third live-action adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” novel, following the 1971 and 2005 versions.
6. Black Mafia Family Season 3
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Where to watch: Starz
BMF is a gripping American crime drama series created by Randy Huggins, airing on Starz since September 26, 2021. Inspired by true events, it follows the rise of Demetrius “Big Meech” and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory from the streets of Detroit to becoming leaders of a powerful crime family. Their journey is marked by themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of the American dream, fueled by their unwavering belief in family loyalty.
7. The Broken News 2
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Where to watch: ZEE5
The Broken News is a Hindi-language newsroom drama web series that premiered on ZEE5 on June 10, 2022. Directed by Vinay Waikul, the series stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Sonali Bendre, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jay Upadhyay, Indraneil Sengupta, Taaruk Raina, Aakash Khurana, and Kiran Kumar. It is a remake of the British series “Press” and is written by Mike Bartlett, the creator of the original, along with Sambit Mishra. Due to the success of the first season, ZEE5 renewed the series for a second season in March 2023.
8. The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Where to watch: JioCinema
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an upcoming historical drama television series adapted from Heather Morris’s book of the same title. Set during World War II, the series follows the story of Lali Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King, and Anna Próchniak are among the cast members. Sokolov is tasked with the harrowing duty of tattooing identification numbers onto fellow prisoners’ arms. This series promises to offer a poignant and gripping portrayal of survival and resilience in one of history’s darkest chapters.
9. Manjummel Boys
Release Date: May 5, 2024
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Manjummel Boys is a gripping Malayalam survival thriller directed by Chidambaram and produced by Parava Films. Released on February 22, 2024, it follows a group of friends from Manjummel on vacation in Kodaikanal, featuring stellar performances from Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, and Balu Varghese. The film shattered box-office records, grossing over ₹200 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
10. Monsters at Work Season 2
Release Date: May 5, 2024
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Monsters at Work is an American animated sitcom that premiered on Disney+ on July 7, 2021. Developed by Bobs Gannaway, it serves as a direct continuation of Pixar’s beloved “Monsters, Inc.” franchise. The series features the voices of Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprising their roles as Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, along with other returning voice actors from the films. Unlike previous productions in the franchise, Pixar did not produce the series; instead, it was produced by Disney Television Animation.
