This week brings a packed mix of crime, action, survival and big-screen adventure across Netflix, Prime Video and more. From dangerous investigations and kidnappings to superhero battles and underwater trouble, these new movies have plenty to offer.
7 New Movies Releasing This Week on OTT (Oct 5 – 11)
1. Reporting Live (Netflix, 9-Oct)
A routine investigation turns dangerous when journalist Sandhya and veteran cameraman Vinod start digging into illegal sand mining. Their reporting leads them towards a powerful criminal syndicate, making the search for evidence far riskier than they expected. Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani lead the thriller alongside Shekhar Suman, Adil Hussain and Amol Palekar.
2. Mortal Kombat II (JioHotstar, 8-Oct)
Earthrealm faces another deadly battle when Shao Kahn threatens to overpower its champions. This time, Johnny Cage joins the fight as familiar warriors return for another brutal showdown. Karl Urban enters the franchise alongside Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada in Simon McQuoid’s action sequel.
3. Less of a Stranger (Netflix, 7-Oct)
Guitarist Jan Borysewicz rises from a rebellious musician to the leader of Lady Pank, one of Poland’s most influential rock bands. His growing fame unfolds during the difficult years of late-communist Poland, while serious personal tragedies remain hidden behind his public success. Mikołaj Bukrewicz plays Borysewicz in this biographical drama.
4. Animals (Netflix, 9-Oct)
A politician campaigning to become Los Angeles mayor is thrown into a nightmare when his son is kidnapped. He and his wife desperately search for the ransom money, but the choices they make begin exposing secrets that could destroy their family. Ben Affleck directs and stars in the thriller alongside Kerry Washington.
5. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Prime Video on Rent, 6-Oct)
Peter Parker is completely alone four years after the events of No Way Home, fighting crime in a world where even MJ and Ned no longer remember him. Watching them continue their lives without him is painful, but a powerful new enemy soon forces Peter to work with an unexpected ally. Tom Holland returns with Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman and Michael Mando.
6. Mandaadi (Netflix, 8-Oct)
Mandaadi takes viewers into the intense world of competitive boat racing, where the race means far more than simply crossing the finish line first. The sports action drama connects high-stakes competition with the personal battles, ambitions and relationships of the people involved. Soori and Suhas play key roles in a story where life away from the water becomes just as important as the action on it.
7. Matchbox The Movie (Apple TV, 9-Oct)
CIA operative Sean Walker returns home only to find himself accused of stealing a nuclear weapon. Clearing his name sends Sean and his childhood friends into an international race to recover the weapon before it causes a disaster. John Cena leads this Sam Hargrave-directed adventure inspired by Mattel’s Matchbox cars.
Whether you want crime, superheroes, survival or high-stakes action, this week’s new movie releases offer something for almost every mood.