Latest OTT releases to watch this week: It's that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let's dive into the exciting lineup.
Updated On: 2024-03-19 03:53 PM IST
Compiled by : Tuhina Upadhyay
Shirley - March 22 - Streaming on Netflix
Shirley is a biographical drama that intimately portrays Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for President of the United States. Highlighting her groundbreaking 1972 presidential campaign, the film draws on exclusive conversations with those who knew her well, exploring the personal and political challenges she faced while underlining the significant cost of her accomplishments.
Anatomy of A Fall - March 22 - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
Anatomy of A Fall is a gripping French drama that explores the intricate aftermath of a tragic death within a family. Sandra, a writer, becomes embroiled in a legal battle to prove her innocence following her husband Samuel’s demise. Their visually impaired son, Daniel, provides conflicting accounts of the events leading up to the tragedy, further complicating the investigation. The film delves into the complexities of relationships, communication, and perception.
Road House - March 21 - Streaming on Prime Video
Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter seeking a fresh start in the deceptive tranquility of the Florida Keys. Taking on the role of a bouncer at a local roadhouse, Dalton discovers that this supposed paradise harbors secrets far darker than anticipated, propelling him into a world where his skills are both a curse and a necessity.
Ae Watan Mere Watan - March 21 - Streaming on Prime Video
Ae Watan Mere Watan chronicles the stirring saga of Usha Mehta, portrayed by Sara Ali Khan, at the heart of India’s 1942 freedom struggle. Initiating an underground radio station amidst the fervour of the Quit India movement, she becomes the voice of unity and defiance against British colonial rule. The narrative captures her daring endeavours to broadcast the call for independence across the country, igniting a dangerous conflict with the British authorities.
Fighter - March 21 - Streaming on Netflix
Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter is a thrilling aerial action film set in Srinagar, where a group of skilled Indian Air Force pilots, known as “Air Dragons,” counter a terrorist threat to India. Exploring the 2019 Pulwama attack, the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and the 2019 Indo-Pak border altercations, the narrative delves into intense aerial battles, personal loss, and acts of bravery. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi.
3 Body Problem - March 21 - Streaming on Netflix
3 Body Problem unveils an epic sci-fi narrative spanning continents and decades, focusing on the tragic history of Ye Wenjie, an astrophysicist whose personal loss during the Chinese Cultural Revolution propels her to a secret military radar base. Her critical decision reverberates through time and space to present-day scientists grappling with an existential threat from beyond our world as statutes of nature begin collapsing. Based on the Chinese novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin.
X-Men ’97 - March 20 - Streaming on Disney+
X-Men ’97 breathes new life into the iconic saga of the X-Men, picking up where the beloved ’90s show left off. As the X-Men navigate a world without their mentor, Professor X, they face new and dangerous challenges that test their resilience and unity. Amidst a society that continues to distrust and fear mutants, the team must confront their limits as they fight to protect a world on the brink of chaos.
Palm Royale - March 20 - Streaming on Apple TV+
Palm Royale transports viewers to the glamorous backdrop of Palm Beach high society in 1969, offering a witty and engaging comedy that follows the audacious journey of Maxine Simmons, portrayed by Kristen Wiig. Determined and ambitious, Maxine sets out to breach the impenetrable divide between the affluent elite and the rest of society.
Sand Land: The Series - March 20 - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
Based on the manga by the late Akira Toriyama, "Sand Land: The Series" is set in a desolate future where Earth has been ravaged by war and is now a barren wasteland controlled by a merciless king who monopolizes water. Sheriff Rao, driven by desperation and a thirst for justice, enlists the aid of the prince of demons, Beelzebub, and his cunning assistant, Thief. Together, they embark on a quest across the desolate landscape in search of a mythical lake, forming an unbreakable bond in their fight against the tyranny of greed.