The final week of October is set to deliver an extensive lineup of entertainment, with a total of 15 new films and web series slated for release across major streaming platforms. Viewers will have access to a diverse array of genres over the coming seven days, ranging from intense crime thrillers and supernatural horror to lighthearted comedies and emotional family dramas. Whether you are looking for gripping historical conflicts or touching biographical tributes, this week's digital calendar has something for everyone.
Major OTT Premieres Scheduled for the Week
The upcoming releases span across top platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Jio Hotstar, and ZEE5, ensuring a packed schedule for streaming enthusiasts. From unique international productions to highly anticipated local titles, the schedule covers a wide spectrum of storytelling. Here is the comprehensive breakdown of all the shows and movies arriving on your screens over the next few days.
From Minimum Wage to The One About Matthew Perry
Kicking off the week on October 26, Netflix presents the comedy series Minimum Wage starring Grace Ritter and Randall Park, set against the chaotic backdrop of a small-town pizza shop. Following closely on October 27, also on Netflix, is The One About Matthew Perry, a documentary arriving just ahead of the third anniversary of the beloved comedian's passing, offering an intimate look at his life and legacy beyond his famous television persona. Prime Video joins the slate on October 28 with Amazon MGM Studios' romantic drama Drive - The Pretenders, which explores the high-stakes world of competitive racing.
Horror, Mystery, and Gripping Crime Thrillers
Just in time for Halloween on October 29, Netflix brings the eight-episode Filipino horror-mystery series Balaraw, directed by Ray Ray and starring Janine Gutierrez, which delves into island folklore and family secrets. Also dropping on Netflix on October 29 are the Italian drama You, Me, Us and the Tamil comedy-drama Bathatha, featuring Vijay Sethupathi as a notorious gangster trapped in an unexpected predicament. The Swedish psychological thriller A Couple of Lies arrives on Netflix on October 30, starring Emma Appleton and Fares Fares.
High-Profile Releases Like Akka and Apocalypse Z
YRF Entertainment's much-awaited Indian crime series Akka premieres on Netflix on October 30, featuring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte locked in a battle for supremacy over a female-led criminal underworld. On the same day, Prime Video releases the post-apocalyptic thriller Apocalypse Z: New World, based on the bestselling Spanish novel and serving as a direct sequel to the 2024 film. Netflix will also debut the Spanish heist thriller Collision Course and the supernatural Korean drama Dead-End Job on October 30.
Festive Family Dramas and Supernatural Horror
The South African comedy franchise returns with a new installment, How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents, releasing on Netflix on October 30. Simultaneously, the Hindi family drama Meethe Mein Kya Hai arrives on Netflix, starring Ritwik Bhowmik and Rohini Hattangadi, capturing generational clashes during a festive gathering. Over on Jio Hotstar, the supernatural horror film Obsession drops on October 30 following its theatrical run, featuring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston. Rounding out the week on ZEE5 is the seven-episode Telugu crime thriller Rudravanam PS on October 30, starring Naresh Agastya as SI Sivakumar.
