This weekend brings a fresh mix of action, romance, crime, comedy and family entertainment across major OTT platforms. From Vijay’s political action drama and a new Outer Banks season to a tense cartel thriller and light-hearted romances, these are 10 new movies and shows you can stream this Friday.
OTT New Releases This Weekend (Aug 21, 2026)
1. Jana Nayagan (ZEE5)
Former police officer Thalapathy Vetri Kondan is forced back into conflict when an old ideological fight begins threatening the people closest to him. With politics, violence and personal loyalties colliding, he must take on an enemy determined to tighten his grip on power. Vijay leads H. Vinoth’s political action drama alongside Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju and Prakash Raj.
2. Chennai Love Story (SonyLIV)
Nivedita arrives in Chennai trying to move forward after her fiancé walks out of her life. There, she meets Steven, a hopeful filmmaker whose friendship slowly helps her find happiness again and opens the door to an unexpected romance. Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya headline this Telugu story about heartbreak, healing and second chances.
3. Welcome to the Jungle (JioHotstar)
A Bollywood crew heads into the jungle for a film shoot, only to get accidentally caught inside a real and dangerous operation. Soon, confusion, criminals, action and mistaken identities turn the set into complete chaos. Akshay Kumar leads the huge ensemble cast featuring Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade and Rajpal Yadav.
4. Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (Netflix)
Pavi does not want to leave her family home after getting married, so her husband Elan agrees to move in with her instead. His new life with Pavi’s parents, especially her demanding mother, quickly turns everyday married life into one funny clash after another. Saanve Megghana and Elan lead this Tamil family comedy with Radikaa Sarathkumar, M.S. Bhaskar and Yogi Babu.
5. Blood Sacrifice (Netflix)
A suspected home invasion turns into something far more serious after two police officers are found brutally murdered in Stockholm. Detective Thomas Berg begins to suspect that the killings are connected to a wider attack on the police force, forcing him to seek help from his brilliant but estranged retired-detective father. Jakob Oftebro and Peter Andersson star in this five-part Swedish crime thriller.
6. Outer Banks Season 5 (Netflix)
The Pogues enter their final adventure carrying the grief of JJ’s death and a powerful desire for revenge. With Chandler Groff still free and the Blue Crown lost, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope and Cleo must decide how much they are willing to risk to settle the score. Their uncomfortable partnership with Rafe may be the only thing keeping them alive.
7. A Beautiful Obsession (Lionsgate Play)
This four-part docuseries follows Manchester City during a difficult period under Pep Guardiola, when defeats and major decisions force the club to rethink its future. Behind-the-scenes access captures the pressure inside the team as one of football’s most successful sides tries to rebuild. The series offers a closer look at the emotions, uncertainty and leadership behind a football dynasty.
8. Facing El Chapo (Netflix)
Mexican police officers Carmona and Rosales expect a routine traffic stop until they realise the man in front of them is Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. With backup still on the way, they are suddenly responsible for holding one of the world’s most feared cartel leaders in an increasingly dangerous situation. Inspired by true events, the thriller stars Alfonso Herrera and Noé Hernández.
9. The Great Grand Superhero (ZEE5 | August 21)
Deepu finds it hard to make friends after shifting to a new town, so he tells his classmates that his grandfather Jagdish is actually a superhero fighting aliens. Jagdish is anything but heroic in real life, busy dealing with ordinary household troubles, until a series of unusual incidents makes Deepu’s made-up adventure seem less impossible. The family entertainer mixes childhood imagination, humour and a playful alien mystery.
10. Here the Whole Time (Netflix)
Introverted teenager Felipe hopes for a quiet summer until his childhood crush Caio unexpectedly comes to stay with his family. Living under the same roof for two weeks forces Felipe to confront his insecurities as his feelings become harder to hide. Based on Vitor Martins’ novel, the coming-of-age romance stars Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira.
From high-stakes action and dark crime to warm romance and family fun, these new OTT releases give you plenty of choices for your weekend watchlist.