The world of OTT platforms never stops. Fresh content keeps getting added in these, which range from movies to binge on from adrenaline rush inducing action flicks to heartfelt dramas. Let’s see what the latest movie releases across popular streaming services such as Prime Video, Netflix, and more bring.
Prime Video in OTT:
- Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming: The media mogul, Tyler Perry, returns in the character of sassy Madea in this comedy. After attending a family graduation, Madea finds herself entangled in hilarious chaos.
- Wild Wild Punjab: In this Punjabi-language comedy, four friends set out on their journey to the US for a bachelor party. Side-splitting situations and cultural clashes are what you can expect.
- The Green Glove Gang: Season 2: The endearing South Korean series enters a second season, focusing on a vigilante gang of thieves which comprises elderly ladies.
Netflix:
- Master of the House — July 18, This Thai drama digs into the world of greed, lying, and ambition. The story takes the focus of a wealthy family whose lives are turned upside down by a mysterious intruder.
- My Spy: The Eternal City—July 18. This action-comedy film is a sequel to the movie “My Spy” released back in 2020. Dave Bautista reprises his role as a CIA operative who finds himself teaming up with this really resourceful little girl again to take on another mission in Rome this time around.
- Vikings: Valhalla – Season 3: This historical drama, having_continued the action from earlier seasons of events, is about the lives of legendary Vikings Leif Eriksson, Freydis Eiriksdottir, and Harald Hardrada.
Disney+ Hotstar:
- Showtime: With directors being some celebrated filmmakers, this Indian anthology series includes nine short films. Each film stands for different human feelings and thus comes out as interesting to watch.
- Masoom: This is a Suspenseful Thriller That Delves Deep into Family Equations and Dark Secrets. In this movie, unrolling mysteries have unexpected surprises.
Beyond the Big Three:
There are other interesting movie releases on several other OTT platforms. Here are some of the notable ones:
- HBO Max: Captive July 1st: This is a psychological thriller where Kate Mara takes on the role of a woman who gets abducted and is held captive in a remote cabin.
- Apple TV: Luck (July 5th)—this Skydance Animation animated movie includes the voice acting of Simon Pegg and Jane Fonda. It follows the story of an unlucky young woman, discovering the world between good and bad luck.
- Hulu: Fresh (July 4th): A dark comedy about a woman on a seemingly perfect date that turns horrifying.
Look forward to:
These are not going to stop anytime soon. Here’s a list of some new stuff coming down the pipeline in the coming weeks:
- Netflix: The Gray Man—an action-thriller with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, said to be the most highly-anticipated movie to come out this year—comes out on July 22nd.
- Prime Video: Don’t Make Me Go (July 15th)—The heartwarming comedy-drama follows a single father who embarks on a road trip with his teenage daughter upon discovering he is suffering from a terminal illness.
- Disney+ Hotstar: Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha (July 8th): The sequel to the 2020 action thriller stars Vidyut Jammwal reprising his role as Sameer Chaudhary. He will face newer challenges while saving his wife, Nargis, essayed by Shivaleeka Oberoi.
Pick Your Perfect Stream
With so many titles at your fingertips, deciding what to stream can get overwhelming. Here’s a little help in choosing through the OTT maze:
- Check your mood: Light and funny or dark and mysterious?
- Browse genres: Do not stick to what you usually watch. It’s out of the comfort zone that you may get the best surprises.
- Read reviews and recommendations: Online reviews and word of mouth can help gain valuable insights.
- Avail the free trial: Most OTT platforms have free trials. It would give you an idea if the content library is worth your money or not.
Language No Barrier:
Let subtitles not be a barrier to watching movies in other languages. They might give you a different cultural experience and different cinema exposure. Here are tips to help you enhance your viewing experience:
Conclusion:
The world of OTT has continued to be a veritable goldmine of movies. The new releases that come out every week will keep you on the edge of your seat, so get ready with that remote, settle down on your couch, and let the cinematic stream drag you along.
Needless to say, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are several other amazing foreign language films and streaming services out there. Once you dig a little, you shall definitely find what interests you and broaden your cinematic taste buds.
