Exciting OTT releases to watch this week
Get ready for a weekend of binge-worthy entertainment as a fresh slate of OTT releases arrives on Friday, May 16, 2025, across Netflix, JioHotstar, Apple TV+, SonyLIV, and more. From musical showdowns and sci-fi thrillers to dark comedies and romantic dramas, here’s your ultimate streaming guide:
This high-energy musical drama is set in Mumbai’s prestigious Andersons College, where rival student music clubs — the Misfits and the SuperSonics — clash under the mentorship of Pearl (Jacqueline Fernandez) and Gagan Ahuja (Neil Nitin Mukesh). Themes of rivalry, ambition, and self-discovery drive this dynamic ensemble drama featuring Boman Irani, Sumedh Mudgalkar, and Siddharth Nigam.
In this adaptation of Jang Da Hye's Tangeum: Swallowing Gold, Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah star in a mystery drama about Jae Yi’s quest to expose the truth about a man claiming to be her long-lost brother — a supposed heir who remembers nothing about his past.
Alexander Skarsgård headlines this gripping adaptation of Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries. A rogue android with free will must secretly protect scientists on a dangerous planet — all while hiding his identity and sneaking in episodes of his favorite soap opera. The show also stars Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, and Sabrina Wu.
When aging media tycoon Federico Seligman discovers his empire is crumbling under his sons’ mismanagement, he emerges from retirement to reclaim his life's work. A power-packed Spanish drama starring José Coronado, Belén Cuesta, and Diego Martín.
Leigh Whannell’s modern take on the werewolf mythos blends horror with emotional depth. Christopher Abbott plays a writer whose family getaway spirals into terror after a savage creature attack reveals a deadly inherited curse. Also starring Julia Garner and Matilda Firth.
This black comedy from Malayalam cinema fuses satire and suspense as it follows Luke P.P., a quirky village influencer (Basil Joseph), who lands in the middle of a serial killer investigation. A hilarious, thrilling ride involving eccentric characters, a mystery-filled bus journey, and a killer called the “Banana Killer.”
Benito Skinner’s semi-autobiographical college comedy follows Benny, a closeted ex-football star navigating life at Yates University. Expect wild parties, personal identity struggles, and plenty of heart. Co-starring Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, and Adam DiMarco.
Ilse Warringa’s Dutch drama takes a humorous look at pushy parents meddling in their kids’ soccer games. The story follows Lillian and her son Levi as they adjust to a new team—and the chaotic community that comes with it.
A Tamil romantic action thriller where love and justice collide. Years after a painful separation, Arjun reunites with his former lover Diya—now accused of murder. Can he clear her name and rewrite their fate?