From Stranger Things to Heeramandi: 11 OTT sequels powering the next wave of streaming fever

The streaming world is in its sequel era - bigger budgets, bolder stories, and beloved characters making long-awaited returns. As 2025 and 2026 unfold, OTT platforms are gearing up for an avalanche of high-profile follow-ups.

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From Stranger Things 5 bringing closure to Hawkins’ supernatural saga to Delhi Crime 3 returning with hard-hitting realism and Heeramandi 2 shimmering with Bhansali’s cinematic grandeur, viewers have plenty to refresh their watchlists for. Meanwhile, shows like Paatal Lok, Panchayat, and The Family Man are ready to deepen their worlds, proving that streaming storytelling is only getting richer.

1. Stranger Things - Season 5 (Netflix)

The Duffer Brothers’ pop-culture phenomenon is set for an emotional conclusion in 2025. Stranger Things 5 will be released in three parts - November 26, December 25, and December 31 - promising an epic reunion for the Hawkins gang and an ultimate showdown against Vecna. Expect nostalgia, tears, and jaw-dropping visual effects as this saga ends.

2. Heeramandi - Season 2 (Netflix)

After the grandeur of its debut, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is expanding its world. The second season will delve deeper into India’s freedom struggle and the personal revolutions of its powerful courtesans. Netflix has greenlit the new chapter, which is expected sometime in late 2025 or early 2026.

3. Berlin (Money Heist Universe) - Season 2 (Netflix)

The suave anti-hero returns. Berlin Season 2 is filming now and is likely to premiere in mid-2026. Fans can expect fresh heists, complex relationships, and that signature mix of tension, music, and mischief that defines the Money Heist universe.

4. Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Season 2 (Disney+)

Disney+ will adapt The Sea of Monsters in the show’s next installment, expected in late 2025. Percy and his friends face mythical beasts and divine rivalries in an expansion of Rick Riordan’s fantasy world that has captivated readers and viewers alike.

5. The Family Man - Season 3 (Prime Video)

Raj & DK’s acclaimed spy thriller returns in 2025. Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) tackles new geopolitical challenges in India’s Northeast while balancing his chaotic family life. It’s the perfect blend of satire, suspense, and emotion that fans have been craving.

6. Paatal Lok - Season 3 (Prime Video)

Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary’s dark world will deepen further — though fans might have to wait until 2026 or 2027. The series will reportedly explore new political conspiracies and corruption within India’s social fabric.

7. Delhi Crime - Season 3 (Netflix)

Slated for late 2025, Delhi Crime returns with Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi. The new season examines urban inequality and systemic violence while staying grounded in realism and empathy.

8. Panchayat - Season 5 (Prime Video)

The much-loved rural comedy will continue its heartfelt storytelling in 2026. As Abhishek and the Phulera panchayat navigate politics and purpose, Panchayat promises humor, humanity, and nostalgia in equal measure.

9. Emily in Paris - Season 5 (Netflix)

Emily’s fashion-forward escapades shift from Paris to Italy in this breezy rom-com returning in 2025. Expect love triangles, haute couture, and plenty of chaos in la dolce vita.

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10. The Witcher - Season 4 (Netflix)

With Liam Hemsworth stepping in as Geralt, The Witcher 4 - arriving in 2026 - begins the series’ final act. Expect darker monsters, fierce battles, and evolving lore.

11. Bridgerton - Season 4 (Netflix)

The Regency-era romance continues in 2026, exploring a new Bridgerton sibling’s love story. Scandal, elegance, and passion return in full bloom - proving London’s high society never sleeps.