Prepare to clear your schedule and get ready for a week of sensational streaming. This week, the top five OTT releases promise to take you on a thrilling journey from the macabre halls of Nevermore Academy to the tense political battlegrounds of 1990s Andhra Pradesh. Whether you’re in the mood for a sci-fi thriller about clones, a spy drama inspired by true events, or the darkly comedic return of a beloved character, the platforms are delivering a stacked lineup.
Get ready to dive into these captivating stories!
5. Platonic Season 2 (Apple TV+)
Release Date: August 6, 2025
The second season of Platonic sees best friends Sylvia (Rose Byrne) and Will (Seth Rogen) tackling new midlife obstacles. The show, from creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, follows the pair as they try to be there for each other, with both humorous and disastrous results. Guest stars Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett join the cast, which also includes Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo.
4. Mickey 17 (JioHotstar)
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) is an Expendable, a disposable worker on a space colony who is cloned with his memories intact every time he dies. On his 17th life, he is presumed dead on a dangerous mission. However, he survives and returns to the ship to find that a new clone, Mickey 18, has already been created.
The two Mickeys must now live in secret to avoid being destroyed, all while dealing with the colony’s autocratic leader and a conflict with the planet’s native lifeforms.
The rest of the cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, Anamaria Vartolomei, Steven Yeun, Holliday Grainger, Toni Collette, and more.
3. Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 (Netflix)
Release Date: August 6, 2025
In the upcoming season, Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, takes us back to the unpredictable Nevermore Academy and faces a fresh set of challenges from her family, friends, and enemies. Her unique brand of dark humour and wit will guide her through another year of supernatural events and macabre chaos as she investigates a new, terrifying mystery.
2. Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans (SonyLIV)
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Set in 1990s Andhra Pradesh, Mayasabha dramatizes the relationship between political giants Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy, showing their transition from close friends to bitter rivals. Aadhi Pinisetty plays K. Krishnama Naidu (based on N. Chandrababu Naidu), and Chaitanya Rao portrays M. S. Rami Reddy (based on Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy).
1. Salakaar (JioHotstar)
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Salakaar is a story based on true events about a decorated spymaster (played by Naveen Kasturia) who discovers a top-secret nuclear facility in Pakistan. Driven by his bravery and critical intelligence, he works to disarm the enemy forces and protect national security. This one also features talents such as Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Ashwath Bhatt, and Surya Sharma.