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Latest OTT releases (July 28-August 3): 11 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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It’s time for your weekly update of the latest OTT releases and the next seven days have the perfect blend of movies and TV shows to satiate all your bingeing needs. Housefull 5 returns with a star-studded ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, and features two alternate endings as a cruise-ship murder mystery spirals into outrageous comedy; Jason Momoa leads Chief of War, a sweeping historical drama set in 18th-century Hawai‘i, where a warrior rises against colonisation; My Oxford Year features Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest in a tender romantic drama where ambition meets unexpected love in the halls of Oxford.
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 (July 29)
The final instalment of the Trainwreck documentary anthology revisits the 2019 Facebook event “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us.” What began as a satirical post by Matty Roberts soon ballooned into a global viral frenzy, triggering military alerts and spawning a makeshift festival called Alienstock. The episode features interviews with Roberts, alien cosplayers, meme creators, UFO enthusiasts, military officials and locals who witnessed the chaos unfold. Using archival footage and on-camera recollections, the documentary explores how an internet joke evolved into real-world consequences.
Streaming on Netflix
WWE: Unreal (July 29)
Narrated by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, this five-episode docuseries pulls back the curtain on WWE’s creative process by inviting viewers into the elusive writers’ room that shapes major storylines, including WrestleMania 41. Featuring key superstars like Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green and Xavier Woods, WWE: Unreal provides unprecedented access to behind-the-scenes planning, including character development and booking decisions, promising a revealing look at how the spectacle is built well before the bell rings.
Streaming on Netflix
Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes (July 30)
This three-part docuseries digs deep into the mind of David Berkowitz, the infamous “Son of Sam” killer, using never-before-heard audio interviews recorded in 1980 at Attica Correctional Facility. Alongside these chilling recordings, the series includes interviews with detectives, journalists and survivors, offering fresh insights into one of New York’s most notorious crime sprees and the terror that swept the city in the late ’70s. Directed and produced by veteran true‑crime filmmaker Joe Berlinger, the series aims to explore the killer’s psyche and how fear gripped a metropolis.
Streaming on Netflix
Unspeakable Sins (July 30)
A Mexican psychological drama, Unspeakable Sins follows Helena Rivas (Zuria Vega), a woman trapped in an abusive marriage to Claudio (Erik Hayser). Desperate for escape, she begins an illicit affair with the charismatic Ivan (Andrés Baida). What starts as a forbidden comfort soon spirals into a dangerous power struggle as Claudio grows suspicious and Helena finds herself entangled in a web of deception, secrets and elite conspiracies.
Streaming on Netflix
An Honest Life (July 31)
Simon Lööf spearheads this film as Simon, a law student who arrives in Lund, Sweden, with fresh optimism only to feel disillusioned by the rigours and hypocrisy of his course. At a protest, he crosses paths with Max (played by Nora Rios), a charismatic anarchist whose world of rebellion, excess and risk quickly ensnares him. What begins as intense attraction spirals into a high-stakes thriller as Simon finds himself entangled in lies, social rebellion and crime. Peter Andersson, Nathalie Merchant and Willy Ramnek Petri round out the cast.
Streaming on Netflix
Glass Heart (July 31)
Based on Mio Wakagi’s acclaimed novel, Glass Heart is a Japanese musical drama series that follows Akane Saijo (Yu Miyazaki), a college student and aspiring drummer who is abruptly ousted from her band. Things take a turn when prodigious musician Naoki Fujitani (Takeru Satoh) discovers her raw talent and invites her to join his new ensemble TENBLANK. Together with Sho Takaoka (Keita Machida) on guitar and Kazushi Sakamoto (Jun Shison) on piano, they embark on a music-fuelled journey through rivalry, ambition and self-discovery as they navigate industry pressures and personal growth.
Streaming on Netflix
Leanne (July 31)
Leanne Morgan stars as a Southern grandmother whose life is upended after her husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman, forcing her to rediscover herself while juggling dating, family drama and church gossip. With her no-nonsense sister (Kristen Johnston), meddling parents (Celia Weston and Blake Clark) and grown children (Graham Rogers and Hannah Pilkes) along for the ride, she tackles life’s second act with wit, warmth and unapologetic honesty. The 16-episode comedy also features recurring appearances by Tim Daly, Jayma Mays and Annie Gonzalez.
Streaming on Netflix
Marked (July 31)
This South African six-part thriller follows Babalwa (Lerato Mvelase), a devout ex-cop turned cash-in-transit guard, whose life unravels when her daughter Palesa (Ama Qamata) is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. With mounting financial strain and no help from the system, Babalwa teams up with her friend Tebza (S’dumo Mtshali) and reluctant newcomer Zweli (Sphamandla Dhludhu) to execute a desperate heist. But what begins as a plan to save her child soon spirals into betrayal, moral ambiguity and survival in a world where desperation collides with the law.
Streaming on Netflix
Chief of War (August 1)
Set in late-18th-century Hawai‘i, Chief of War chronicles the journey of Ka‘iana (Jason Momoa), a noble warrior returning home after world travels, only to find his homeland fractured by internal conflict and the looming threat of Western colonisation. Ka‘iana navigates a brutal war campaign to unite the warring sovereigns of the islands before external invasions shatter their resistance, wrestling with prophecy, loyalty and internal strife at every turn. Told from an indigenous perspective, the nine‑episode series unfolds Ka‘iana’s rise and ultimate rebellion against the unification campaign led by King Kamehameha I, offering a visceral and nuanced portrait of power, destiny and cultural survival.
Streaming on Apple TV+
Housefull 5 (August 1)
When eccentric billionaire Ranjeet Dobriyal (Ranjeet) drops dead aboard a luxury cruise while celebrating his 100th birthday, he leaves behind a jaw-dropping £69 billion fortune and one cryptic clause: it all goes to “Jolly.” The catch? There are three men on board claiming to be Jolly, each with the same scar and an airtight backstory. As Julius (Akshay Kumar), Jalabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh) and Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan) try to outwit each other and the authorities, murder and mayhem erupt in every corner of the ship. The story unfolds across two separate versions of the film (Housefull 5A and 5B), both leading to wildly different final reveals about who the real killer is. The ensemble also includes Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangda Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Soundarya Sharma and Nikitin Dheer.
Streaming on Prime Video
My Oxford Year (August 1)
American grad student Anna De La Vega (Sofia Carson) arrives at Oxford University with a clear plan and academic ambitions. However, her carefully scheduled life is upended when she meets Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest), a charming Brit who shepherds her through the world of poetry. Though Anna maintains a firm grip on her ambitions and future, their unexpected connection opens her up to spontaneity and emotion, challenging her notion of control. As their story unfolds amid the storied halls of Oxford, what starts as flirtation deepens into profound intimacy, with stakes that resonate far beyond graduation. The film also features Dougray Scott, Catherine McCormack, Harry Trevaldwyn, Hugh Coles and Poppy Gilbert.
Streaming on Netflix
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