OTT platforms with their strategies of pulling up tons of new content every week, OTT releases have found places in every home. From students, working adults to old people, all have found their comfort in one or the other OTT release. It has become a major means of entertainment, fun, and relaxation.
The end of August and the 1st week of September has brought a lot of options to binge-watch this weekend. We’ve made a list of the new OTT releases happened this week for you to choose your next watch. You can set the room, relax, grab the popcorns and just enjoy watching these films and tv shows.
1. Cinderella
In for a ride to be back at your childhood, this is a modern-day retelling of Cinderella, directed by Kay Cannon and starring Camila Cabello. Cinderella, played by Cabello, aspires to be a well-known designer and to open her boutique. Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter, and Pierce Brosnan are among the cast members. This musical is a quick lighthearted and fun watch to relive the memories this weekend.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: 3 September 2021
2. Money Heist – Part 5 Volume 1
The hype and love for this show are real and transcend the boundaries of countries. This Spanish Show has taken over the world as fans celebrate the return of their favourite series. Season 5 volume 1 of this highly anticipated series is set to deliver some unexpected twists and drama. It will be released in two parts, the first of which will be available on Netflix on September 3 and the second of which will be available on Netflix on December 3. So, get ready to witness the biggest heist of the year.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 3 September 2021
3. Helmet
Helmet is a whimsical comedy directed by Satram Ramani, starring Pranutan Bahl, Aparshakti Khurana, Anurita Jha, and Ashish Verma. The film is about condom use and the shame associated with condom purchases. Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Dino Morea co-produced the film. If you are interested in a comic take on society’s stereotypes and issues, then this might not disappoint you.
OTT Platform: Zee5
Release Date: 3 September 2021
4. Black Widow
One of Marvel’s much-awaited films, the Scarlett Johansson-starrer had its international release earlier. The Scarlett Johansson-starrer received an early worldwide release, making it one of Marvel’s most anticipated pictures. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada are among the languages in which the film will be released. Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, and Florence Pugh star in Cate Shortland’s Black Widow. If you are a marvel fan or a Scarlett Johnson fan this watch will be the best thing you’ll binge on this weekend.
OTT Platform: Disney + Hotstar
Release Date: 3 September 2021
5. What We Do in the Shadows – Season 3
A documentary-style look at the day-to-day (or rather, night-to-day) life of a clan of Staten Island vampires who have “lived” together for hundreds of years. The show is a nice mix of sci-fi and comedy. About the vampire workplace, this show has previously proven to give its audience hearty laughter. Returning with its third season, this mix might be your cup of tea.
OTT Platform: Disney + Hotstar
Release Date: 3 September 2021
6. Afterlife of the Party
A lighthearted watch starring Victoria Justice, Afterlife of the Party on Netflix is essentially an adolescent rom-com version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with some degrading changes. Cassie, an enthusiastic party-goer who feels there is nothing more to live than partying. She savours each moment as if it were her last, and that is precisely what occurs. Cassie dies unexpectedly, yet she resurfaces. She reappears as a spirit to complete her unfinished mission of achieving “eventually Heaven.” This supernatural twist to a rom-com might be the perfect way to end the exhausting weekend.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 2 September 2021
7. How to Be A Cowboy
Dale Brisby utilizes his social media knowledge and rodeo talents to keep cowboy traditions alive, and now he’s teaching the rest of the world how to cowboy correctly. In the Netflix Original, Brisby says “There’s a lot to learn about our way of life, so you might as well learn from the best.” The show’s material may appear boring to some viewers, but it’s packed with hilarious references to country life, tacos, and, of course, manure.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 1 September 2021
8. Dug Days
Coming from the producers of the famous movie Up. this five-episode series about Dug, the dog will make your heart warm and fuzzy. In this Up spinoff, Dug explores the hazards of suburbia, including puppies, fireworks, and squirrels! If you love animated movies or are looking for something light and warm for your tough days, this series will not disappoint.
OTT Platform: Disney + Hotstar
Release Date: 1 September 2021
9. Good Girls – Season 4
Coming back with its fourth and final season, this show is loved by many. Three suburban wives and moms, all “nice girls,” find themselves in perilous situations and decide to quit playing it safe and risk everything to reclaim their power. Starring Christina Hendricks, Mae Whitman, Retta, and Matthew Lillard, this show is a great mix of rebellion and humour.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: 31 August 2021