This weekend’s OTT lineup brings together politics, celebrity conversations, reality-show drama and gripping new stories. From The Diplomat Season 4 and Koffee With Karan Season 9 to Roadies Rebirth, these new movies and shows offer plenty of options for your Friday watchlist.
OTT New Releases This Weekend (Oct 16, 2026)
1. The Diplomat Season 4 (Netflix)
Kate Wyler returns to a political world where international tensions and shifting alliances keep creating fresh diplomatic problems. With Grace Penn now serving as president, Kate must handle sensitive negotiations while her troubled marriage to Hal adds another layer of pressure. Keri Russell, Allison Janney and Rufus Sewell return for a season driven by power, loyalty and difficult choices.
2. Koffee With Karan Season 9 (JioHotstar)
Karan Johar returns to the famous couch for the ninth and final season of his long-running Bollywood talk show. The farewell edition brings more celebrity conversations, candid revelations and the rapid-fire rounds that have become closely associated with the series. After more than two decades of memorable interviews, the show prepares to sign off with another star-filled season.
3. Roadies Rebirth (Netflix)
Roadies returns with a new battle that places experienced gang leaders against a younger set of challengers. Prince Narula, Neha Dhupia and Nikhil Chinapa represent the established side, while Abhishek Malhan, Bani J and Baseer Ali bring fresh competition into the mix. Rannvijay Singha hosts as contestants face demanding tasks, rivalries and strategic decisions.
4. Kappi Squad (JioHotstar)
Four young friends decide to turn their shared dream into reality by opening a café together. Money problems, management struggles and personal insecurities soon begin testing both the business and their friendship. Featuring Rinosh George, this Malayalam comedy-drama looks at the messy reality of building something with the people closest to you.
5. Hollywood Arts (Netflix)
Trina Vega is back at the performing arts school from Victorious, but now she is responsible for a new batch of ambitious young students. Her unusual way of handling the job creates plenty of comic problems as the students deal with friendships, rivalries and dreams of entering show business. Daniella Monet reprises her role in this comedy spin-off mixing familiar faces with a new generation.
6. The Storm (Netflix)
A birthday gathering at a remote country estate becomes uncomfortable when severe weather leaves a group of friends trapped together. With no easy way out, old resentment and unresolved tensions begin surfacing inside the house as the storm grows stronger outside. This Swedish drama turns a celebration into a tense look at friendships pushed to their limits.
7. Tenzing (Apple TV)
The historic Mount Everest expedition of 1953 is retold through the journey of legendary Sherpa climber Tenzing Norgay. Genden Phuntsok plays Tenzing alongside Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hillary as the pair face extreme weather, dangerous terrain and enormous physical challenges on their climb. Directed by Jennifer Peedom, the adventure drama also highlights the vital contribution of Sherpa mountaineers.
8. Aasha (ZEE5)
An old family secret unexpectedly returns and begins creating suspicion among people whose relationships are already deeply connected. As more uncomfortable truths emerge, everyone involved must deal with the consequences of past decisions while trying to protect their present lives. Urvashi, Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi lead this Malayalam psychological thriller blending family drama with mystery.
9. Money Trap: The Karun Treasure (Netflix)
Con artist Asim Noyan discovers a map linked to an ancient treasure and quickly begins planning another elaborate operation. The promise of a huge fortune attracts rival criminals and treasure hunters, turning the search into a chaotic contest filled with tricks and unexpected obstacles. Yilmaz Erdogan leads this Turkish crime-comedy alongside Kivanc Tatlitug, Ezgi Mola and Demet Akbag.
10. Masterplan (Prime Video)
An estranged family is brought together by a criminal scheme that could make them extremely rich. Pulling off the heist becomes much harder once old arguments and clashing personalities begin interfering with the plan. Stanley Tucci, Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo star in this crime comedy about whether a dysfunctional family can work together long enough to succeed.
Whether you want political drama, reality entertainment, mystery or a lighter weekend watch, these new OTT releases offer something for almost every mood.