New week, new OTT releases and boy is it a packed one. With multiple new seasons of old fan favourite shows such as Peacemaker and the highly anticipated releases of some series and films on OTT such as Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, this week doesn’t hold back on the lighter and newer and sweeter stuff. All in all be prepared for an entertaining week.
Elio
This new Pixar movie on August 19 tells the heartwarming story of an 11-year-old boy who is suddenly beamed into space and mistaken as Earth’s official ambassador. With his mom cheering him on from Earth, he must find courage to represent humanity in front of aliens. Available to buy & rent on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise’s last adventure as Ethan Hunt is here, where he must stop a rogue AI from causing global destruction. Packed with stunts, suspense and old allies, it’s the big explosive finale of the franchise. Also available to buy & rent on Prime Video and Apple TV. To arrive on August 19th.
The Map That Leads to You
Romance shines on August 20th with The Map That Leads to You, where Madelyn Cline plays a fresh graduate who finds unexpected love while traveling across Europe. With KJ Apa playing a free-spirited traveler, get ready for a journey of love, dreams and choices when it arrives on Prime Video.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
On the same day (August 20th) comes The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox on JioHotstar, an eight-part drama based on the real-life case that shocked the world. Starring Grace Van Patten, it dives into wrongful conviction, media frenzy and a long legal fight.
Hostage
This tense political thriller on Netflix is set to drop on August 21 starring Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy as leaders facing personal and national crises. With family kidnappings and blackmail threats, alliances are tested under extreme pressure.
007: Road to a Million season 2
Action and adventure hit big on August 22 with 007: Road to a Million season 2 on Prime Video, where Brian Cox once again leads contestants through Bond-style global missions. Expect daring stunts, dangerous challenges and a shot at winning £1 million.
Hot Milk
To stream from August 22 on MUBI, Hot Milk offers a quiet yet emotional drama set in Spain, as Emma Mackey’s character Sofia cares for her mysteriously ill mother. But her encounter with a free-spirited woman changes her perspective on love and independence.
Invasion Season 3
Sci-fi lovers can dive into Invasion season 3 once again on August 22, where survivors from across the globe finally unite to fight the terrifying alien threat. With the fate of Earth hanging in balance, the stakes have never been higher. To stream on Apple TV+.
Peacemaker Season 2
Superhero fans get a treat with the return of Peacemaker with its second season on the same day (August 22), as John Cena returns in James Gunn’s new DC Universe. This time, Peacemaker faces alternate versions of himself and an old enemy out for revenge. To be available on JioHotstar.
Shodha
On August 22, Shodha on ZEE5 stars Pawan Kumar as a lawyer whose wife disappears, only to return as someone he claims is an imposter. Set in misty Madikeri, it mixes suspense, folklore and shifting identities.
Thalaivan Thlaivi
This Vijay Sethupathi starring romantic action comedy deals with equal amounts of humour and family drama which makes for a heartwarming tale of family, which you too will be able to experience when it drops on Prime Video on August 22nd.
Maareesan
This eccentric drama film with a pinch of thriller shows the road trip of a thief and an amnesiac. Navigating through subdued identities, ulterior motives and manipulation, this film is sure to give you something unique as it drops on the 22nd of August on Netflix.
MAA
With a star studded cast with the likes of Kajol, MAA tells the terrifying story of a mother and a daughter who are forced to confront a malevolent supernatural force haunting their hometown. For some solid scares starring familair faces tune into Netflix on August 22nd.
Upload Season 4
Upload is back for its fourth and final season to wrap up Nathan’s harrowing tale. How will he take down the sinister Horizen and will he finally find peace in an age where death has lost meaning. Upload streams on 25th August on Prime Video.
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