After two and a half years, Netflix’s most popular English series returns, featuring Jenna Ortega back at Nevermore Academy. Meanwhile, in anticipation of Independence Day, JioHotstar launches the spy thriller Salakaar, which chronicles decades in a spy’s life. Discover other new releases debuting this week across various OTT platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and SonyLIV.
On August 7, don’t overlook the premiere of Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 on JioHotstar. Starring Robert Pattinson, this sci-fi film is finally making its OTT debut. Other films debuting this week include Arabia Kadali, a Telugu series created by Krish Jagarlamudi and Chintakindi Srinivas Rao, which is an intense survival drama featuring Satya Dev and Anandhi, set to release on August 8.
Also on August 8, the Lionsgate Play thriller Pretty Thing stars Alicia Silverstone, who finds herself regretting her one-night stand as her hookup becomes increasingly obsessive. Additionally, the Amazon MX Player series Bindiya Ke Bahubali portrays a mafia leader who announces his political aspirations but ends up in prison. In his absence, his family attempts to seize control. The series, set to release on August 8, features Saurabh Shukla, Ranvir Shorey, Seema Biswas, and Sai Tamhankar. Which shows are you looking forward to watching?
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 (Netflix)
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Steve Buscemi, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman
Release Date: August 6
Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) is back for another year at Nevermore Academy, where a fresh mystery unfolds. She experiences visions of her roommate Enid’s (Emma Myers) impending death while uncovering hidden truths about her mother, Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Having already been renewed for a third season, the first four episodes will be available this month, with the concluding four episodes of the gothic drama set to be released on September 3.
The Pickup (Amazon Prime Video)
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, Keke Palmer
Release Date: August 6
Directed by Tim Story, this action-comedy features a vibrant cast led by the seasoned Eddie Murphy. He and Pete Davidson portray armored truck drivers taken hostage by a criminal mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), who enlists them to assist in a casino heist. The Pickup combines thrilling action, sharp humor, and unforeseen twists, uniting two generations of actors.
Mayasabha (SonyLIV)
Cast: Aadhi Pinisetty, Chaitanya Rao, Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Nasser
Release Date: August 7
Set against the political backdrop of Andhra Pradesh, this Telugu period drama follows the rivalry between two friends, Kakarla Krishnama Naidu (KKN) and MS Rami Reddy (MSR), fueled by ambition, politics, and a rising film star-turned-leader. Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao portray the two leaders in this tale of betrayal and power struggles.
Salakaar (JioHotstar)
Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma
Release Date: August 8
Salakaar, directed by Faruk Kabir, unfolds over two distinct time periods, 1978 and 2025, following a spy navigating extraordinary circumstances. Based on true events, this Hindi series tells the story of an Indian spymaster who successfully neutralizes enemy threats to protect national security upon discovering a secret nuclear facility in neighboring Pakistan. Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy star in this gripping spy drama.
