New OTT releases this weekend: 9 new movies and shows coming on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? The October 16–18 OTT lineup brings together regional Indian films, international dramas, reality entertainment and anime. Netflix has The Diplomat Season 4 and Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, while Prime Video offers Masterplan and Tamil drama Lenin Pandiyan. Malayalam thriller Aasha arrives on ZEE5, and Kappi Squad brings regional variety to JioHotstar. Some titles began streaming on October 15, making them part of the extended weekend watchlist.

OTT release date: October 15, 2026Where to watch: Netflix
The story: The political drama returns with Kate Wyler navigating a fresh crisis involving the United States and the United Kingdom. A catastrophic event threatens the fragile peace she helped negotiate, while tensions in her personal life add another layer to the diplomatic battle.The new season is a pick for viewers who enjoy political manoeuvring, international tensions and personal conflicts unfolding alongside high-stakes negotiations.The Diplomat Season 4 is streaming on Netflix from October 15.

OTT release date: October 16, 2026Where to watch: Prime Video
The story: A legendary thief plans to steal the Mona Lisa and recruits an Italian cybercrime expert and a French explosives specialist for the job. The heist becomes more complicated when the thief reveals a personal connection to his two recruits.Featuring Stanley Tucci, Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo, this crime comedy combines an ambitious art theft with family revelations.Masterplan is streaming on Prime Video from October 16.

OTT release date: October 16, 2026Where to watch: ZEE5
Language: Malayalam
The story: Starring Urvashi and Joju George, Aasha follows a widow whose encounter with a volatile man after a minor road accident develops into a tense confrontation. The film builds its drama around the people and circumstances caught up in the conflict.For viewers looking beyond mainstream Hindi releases, this Malayalam thriller offers a regional option with a character-driven premise.Aasha is streaming on ZEE5 from October 16.

OTT release date: October 16, 2026Where to watch: Prime Video
Language: Tamil
The story: Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the drama explores the impact of police brutality and the influence of the sand-mining mafia. A junior police officer faces pressure to follow unjust orders, while a farmer's attempt to complain about abuse brings him into conflict with powerful interests.The film adds a grounded crime-and-social-drama option to the weekend's regional releases.Lenin Pandiyan is streaming on Prime Video from October 16.

OTT release date: October 15, 2026Where to watch: JioHotstar
Language: Malayalam
The story: The Malayalam series is among the regional releases arriving on streaming platforms this week. It is a useful addition for viewers looking to explore Malayalam content rather than sticking to Hindi and English titles.Kappi Squad is available on JioHotstar from October 15.

OTT release date: October 15, 2026Where to watch: Netflix
Language: Tamil
The story: The Tamil film is part of Netflix's latest regional-language additions for Indian audiences. It offers another option for viewers who want to browse beyond the platform's better-known international shows and Hindi titles.Enna Vilai is streaming on Netflix from October 15.

OTT release date: October 15, 2026Where to watch: Prime Video
Language: Telugu
The story: The reality series puts contestants through a game of trust, deception and strategy. Participants must work out whom they can rely on while trying to avoid being misled by others.The Telugu edition gives reality-show fans a regional-language alternative to scripted films and series this weekend.The Traitors Telugu is streaming on Prime Video from October 15.

OTT release date: October 16, 2026Where to watch: Apple TV+
The story: This historical drama centres on the pursuit of a place in mountaineering history and the challenge of reaching the summit of Everest. The film stars Genden Phuntsok alongside Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe.Its mountaineering backdrop and historical setting make it a different kind of weekend pick for viewers who prefer biographical and adventure-driven dramas.Tenzing is streaming on Apple TV+ from October 16.

OTT release date: October 17, 2026Where to watch: Netflix
Language: Japanese
The story: Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens and travels to Earth in search of the legendary Super Saiyan God. His arrival puts Goku and the Z Fighters on a collision course with a powerful new threat.The enhanced, remastered version makes this a weekend option for anime fans and viewers revisiting the Dragon Ball universe.Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is streaming on Netflix from October 17.