Looking for something exciting to watch this Friday? From crime thrillers and spy stories to romance, supernatural comedy and survival drama, this weekend OTT watchlist has a good mix of fresh movies and shows across Netflix and other streaming platforms.
OTT New Releases This Weekend (Oct 9, 2026)
1. Reporting Live (Netflix)
Journalist Sandhya believes an illegal sand-mining operation could become a major story, so she and experienced cameraman Vinod start following the trail. Their search for evidence leads them towards a powerful criminal syndicate, turning routine reporting into a dangerous fight to expose the truth. Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani lead the thriller alongside Shekhar Suman, Adil Hussain and Amol Palekar.
2. Take Charge of My Heart (Netflix)
Na Bo-bae has spent her life avoiding physical contact because her body can release powerful electrical shocks. Everything changes when she meets Baek Ho-rang, a corporate heir whose failing artificial heart can actually be recharged by her electricity. What begins as a practical three-month arrangement slowly turns into an unexpected romance.
3. Mandaadi (Netflix)
Competitive boat racing becomes the centre of a story where winning is closely tied to personal ambition, relationships and struggles away from the water. Soori and Suhas play important roles as the high-pressure sport begins affecting the lives of everyone involved. The drama mixes racing action with the emotional battles surrounding the competition.
4. Matchbox The Movie (Apple TV)
Undercover CIA operative Sean Walker returns home only to be framed for stealing a nuclear weapon. Clearing his name forces him and his childhood friends into an international mission to recover the weapon before it can cause a catastrophe. John Cena stars in this action adventure directed by Sam Hargrave and inspired by Mattel’s Matchbox cars.
5. Animals (Netflix)
A politician running for Los Angeles mayor sees his carefully managed life collapse when his son is violently kidnapped. He and his wife become desperate to arrange the ransom, making choices that push them across dangerous moral lines and expose secrets inside their family. Ben Affleck directs and stars alongside Kerry Washington.
6. Haunted Hotel Season 2 (Netflix)
Managing the world’s most haunted hotel remains a chaotic job for a single mother whose ghost brother is never far away. Trouble becomes much worse when dangerous demon hunters begin targeting the property and its unusual supernatural residents. Season 2 also brings new guests, employees and fresh mysteries into the hotel.
7. Above & Below (Lionsgate Play)
A holiday in Mexico takes a terrifying turn when a group of friends discovers cartel cocaine hidden beneath the ocean. Instead of escaping the situation, they are forced deeper into danger when a man named Burns makes them recover the drugs. Antonio Banderas stars in this underwater survival thriller.
8. Eyes (SonyLIV)
Police officer Tina Sebastian investigates disturbing stalking cases while working with mental-health professionals to understand the people behind them. As the danger grows, the cases reveal how obsession can move from apparent affection towards control, fear and violence. Kani Kusruti leads this Malayalam psychological crime thriller.
9. 100 Days of Deception (Netflix)
Skilled pickpocket Lee Ga-kyung is recruited by the resistance and sent inside the colonial government under the identity of an interpreter. Her undercover mission becomes far more complicated when she develops feelings for elite interpreter Kim Tae-woong. Kim You-jung and Park Jin-young lead this historical story where romance and espionage collide.
10. Treasure Island (MGM+ via Prime Video)
Teenager Jim Hawkins and his formidable mother Bess are pulled into a dangerous hunt involving pirates, hidden treasure and constantly changing loyalties. Their journey takes them across dangerous seas towards the mysterious Skeleton Island, where survival depends on knowing whom to trust. David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell and Tom Sweet lead this modern take on the classic adventure.
From dangerous investigations and kidnapped families to unusual romances and supernatural chaos, these new OTT movies and shows offer plenty of choices for your weekend binge.