Friday OTT releases of the week: 9 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5

Friday nights are no longer about asking “What’s the plan?", they’re about asking “What are we streaming?” Whether you’re in the mood for war drama, royal romance, psychological thrillers or edge-of-the-seat horror, this week’s OTT line-up has something for every kind of binge-watcher. Here’s a look at the biggest releases dropping across platforms.

Latest OTT releases of the week

One Battle After Another – JioHotstar (February 26)
Streaming on JioHotstar, this black comedy action drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a paranoid revolutionary searching for his missing daughter. The film blends political chaos with dark humour, as Bob navigates betrayal and suspicion in a tense, unpredictable journey.


Ikkis – Amazon Prime Video (February 26)
Available on Amazon Prime Video, this war drama features Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Set during the 1971 Battle of Basantar, the film revisits a powerful chapter in Indian military history. It also marks one of the final on-screen appearances of veteran actor Dharmendra.

Ikk Kudi – Chaupal (February 26)
Streaming on Chaupal, this Punjabi romantic comedy stars Shehnaaz Gill in a double role. The story mixes humour with emotional twists as her undercover mission uncovers long-buried family secrets.

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 – Netflix (February 26)
On Netflix, the romance continues with Benedict Bridgerton’s forbidden love story. As mysteries unfold and identities are revealed, high society drama collides with matters of the heart.


Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 – Netflix
This new season dives into the dramatic 2025 Formula 1 championship battle. Featuring drivers like Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, the docuseries captures rivalries, pressure and high-speed tension.

Accused – Netflix
Also streaming on Netflix, this psychological thriller stars Konkona Sen Sharma as a London-based doctor accused of misconduct. As allegations mount, her personal and professional life begin to unravel.

Thadayam – ZEE5
Premiering on ZEE5, this Tamil crime thriller stars Samuthirakani as a sub-inspector investigating ritualistic murders along the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh border.


Black Phone 2 – JioHotstar (February 28)
On JioHotstar, Ethan Hawke returns as the chilling Grabber. Set in a winter camp, the sequel brings back supernatural horror with heightened suspense.

Bugonia – JioHotstar (February 28)
Also on JioHotstar, this dark thriller stars Jesse Plemons as a conspiracy theorist convinced that a powerful CEO is an alien. What follows is a tense psychological battle filled with mind games.

Stay tuned!