OTT Releases This Week (Dec 29 - Jan 4): As the new year begins, streaming platforms are ready with a fresh lineup of films and series. This week offers something for everyone, from intense thrillers to heartfelt dramas and romantic tales. Here’s a look at the major releases:
- Stranger Things 5: The Finale
January 1, 2026 | Netflix | Sci-Fi, Thriller
The final season returns with the gang facing Vecna. The mystery of the Upside Down reaches its conclusion, and each character experiences major twists.
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, David Harbor, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo
- Haq
January 2, 2026 | Netflix | Courtroom Drama
Directed by Suparn Verma, Haq is based on the landmark Shah Bano case. The film explores the legal fight for maintenance rights for Muslim women after divorce and the national debate it sparked in 1980s India.
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam, Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Husain
- Eko
December 31, 2025 | Netflix | Mystery, Thriller
Written by Bahul Ramesh, this Malayalam thriller follows the disappearance of a dog breeder in the hills of Kaattukunnu. Secrets and shocking revelations emerge as friends and strangers gather at his home, exploring loyalty, past events and a rare breed of dogs.
Cast: Narain, Sandeep Pradeep, Sim Zhi Fei, Ashokan, Binu Pappu
- LBW: Love Beyond Wicket
January 1, 2026 | JioHotstar | Sports, Drama
This sports drama series follows Rangan, a former cricketer, who coaches a team of underdogs. As the team starts winning, relationships develop between the coach and players, showing growth both on and off the field.
Cast: Vikranth, Niyathi Kadambi, Theni Murugan, Vishwa Mithran, Nikhil Nair
- Mowgli (2025)
January 1, 2026 | ETV Win | Romance, Action
Directed by Sandeep Raj, the film tells the story of an orphan working in the film industry. He falls in love with a deaf-mute dancer, but misunderstandings created by a producer and a cop threaten their relationship.
Cast: Bandi Saroj Kumar, Mounika, Roshan Kanakala, Sakshi Mhadholkar
- Kumki 2
January 3, 2026 | Amazon Prime Video | Drama
Kumki 2 tells the story of a boy who rescues a baby elephant. Years later, he returns to find the elephant sold to poachers. The film explores ritual sacrifices and his fight to reunite with the elephant.
Cast: Andrews, Arjun Das, Suzane George, Adithi Menon
- Ithiri Neram
December 31, 2025 | Sun NXT | Romance, Comedy
This light-hearted film follows two college sweethearts who reunite after eight years. Through candid conversations, they confront unresolved feelings and make emotional choices.
Cast: Roshan Mathew, Zarin Shihab, Nandhu, Jeo Baby
- The Good Doctor Season 7
January 1, 2026 | Netflix | Medical, Drama
Created by David Shore, the series follows Dr. Shaun Murphy as he treats complex medical cases while managing challenges at work. The season promises intense medical drama and personal struggles.
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Richard Chiff, Hill Harper
- Runaway
January 1, 2026 | Netflix | Mystery, Drama
Based on a novel by Harlan Coben, the British series follows Simon as his daughter disappears. His search leads him into the underworld and a series of violent events.
Cast: James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Ellie Henry