Looking for something fresh to watch instead of the same old reruns? Enhance your weekly OTT lineup with exciting new films and web series arriving soon on Netflix, JioHotstar, and various other platforms.
From heartwarming romantic comedies like Bhool Chuk Maaf to the musical drama Hai Junoon, here are seven intriguing OTT premieres for the week of May 12 to 18, 2025.
OTT Releases for This Week (May 12-18):
‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ (May 16, Netflix)
This upcoming romantic comedy, directed and penned by Karan Sharma, stars Wamiqa Gabbi alongside Rajkummar Rao. Set in Varanasi, the film combines charm and chaos, showcasing romantic aspirations in a small town.
The storyline revolves around Ranjan, a hopeless romantic who secures a government job to win back his love, Titli. However, his plans are disrupted when unexpected challenges arise.
‘Hai Junoon’ (May 16, JioHotstar)
Hai Junoon is a coming-of-age musical drama set in the renowned Anderson College in Mumbai. It follows Gagan Ahuja, a respected musical mentor known for his discipline.
Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film stars Jacqueline Fernandez as Pearl and Neil Nitin Mukesh as Gagan. The cast also includes Sumedh Mudgalkar, Siddharth Nigam, Yukti Thareja, Aryan Katoch, Priyank Sharma, and more.
‘The Reserve’ (May 15, Netflix)
This thriller features an ensemble cast including Marie Bach Hansen, Excel Busano, Simon Sears, Danica Curcic, Lars Ranthe, Lukas Zuperka, and Frode Bilde Rønsholt.
The plot centers around Cecilie, who resides in one of Denmark’s wealthiest neighborhoods. She begins investigating the mysterious disappearance of her neighbor, only to uncover unsettling truths that entangle her in deeper secrets and lies.
‘Murderbot’ (May 16, AppleTV+)
Set in a high-tech dystopian future, Murderbot follows a partially biological rogue security robot that must conceal its ability to think for itself while undertaking perilous missions for the protection of vital scientists. Murderbot grapples with its fascination for humans and scorn for their vulnerabilities, complicating its existence.
The series features Alexander Skarsgård, Jennifer Sendaula, Maroc Rey, David Dastmalchian, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, among others.
‘Overcompensating’ (May 15, Prime Video)
This series stars Benito Skinner, Adam DiMarco, Holmes, Mary Beth Barone, Nell Verlaque, Corteon Moore, and additional cast members.
Directed by Daniel Gray Longino, it tells the story of Benn, a closeted football player wrestling with his sexual identity. He forms a friendship with Carmen, a high school outcast, but finds himself constantly trying too hard in their friendship despite receiving guidance from his older sister and her boyfriend.
‘Bad Thoughts’ (May 13, Netflix) Featuring Tom Segura, Robert Iler, Dani Hurtado, Arnold Chun, Kira Spencer Cook, Alexis Abrams, Norma Jean, Bob Pack, and Hannah Bittick, this series is directed by Tom Segura, Rami Hachache, and Jeremy Konner.
It revolves around a series of unsettling yet comical stories that unfold in a uniquely hilarious manner, as envisioned by Segura.
‘Football Parents’ (May 16, Netflix)
Directed by Ilse Warringa and Albert Jan Van Rees, this series features Ilse Warringa, Eva van Gessel, and Mariana Aparicio.
The show introduces a group of overly involved parents who interfere in their children’s amateur football activities with a quirky sense of team spirit. The narrative follows Lillian and her new team member son, Levi, as she navigates the bizarre dynamics of this intrusive group and especially tries to avoid Marenka, the last person anyone wants to deal with on a Saturday morning.
