This week’s OTT and theatre releases are packed with gripping thrillers, chilling horror, emotional dramas, and powerful true stories. Whether you’re streaming from your couch or catching a film in theatres, there’s something exciting for everyone. From The Last of Us to Logout, get ready for a binge-worthy lineup you won’t want to miss.
1. The Last of Us Season 2 (April 14, 2025 – JioHotstar)
Created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, this post-apocalyptic drama is based on Naughty Dog’s video game franchise of the same name. The story follows Joel Miller, a middle-aged smuggler, tasked with the job of escorting Ellie, a teenager, across a dangerous post-apocalyptic world. Set five years after the events of the first season, the new episodes focus on Joel and Ellie, whose new lives are upended by the arrival of Abby. The series features Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Kaitlyn Dever in pivotal roles.
2. The Glass Dome (April 15, 2025 – Netflix)
The Swedish thriller revolves around Lejla, a criminologist, who returns to her hometown and reunites with her former police chief partner to investigate the disappearance of a local girl. But the investigation forces her to confront her traumatic past.
3. The Diamond Heist (April 16, 2025 – Netflix)
Guy Ritchie’s crime caper revolves around a group of criminals, who rammed a truck through London’s Millennium Dome to rob a precious gem. Watch the criminals open up about their elaborate plan in the three-episode docu-series.
4. The Stolen Girl (April 16, 2025 – JioHotstar)
Elisa, a mother of two, allows Lucia, her nine-year-old daughter to have a sleepover at her new best friend Josie’s house. But the next day, when Elisa goes to pick Lucia, she is shocked to see everyone gone.
5. Ransom Canyon (April 17, 2025 – Netflix)
The romance-fueled contemporary western saga delves into the life of rancher Staten Kirkland, who follows his heart and wages a fight to protect the land he calls home while dealing with a heartbreaking loss.
6. Odela 2 (April 17, 2025 – Theatres)
Set in the fictional village of Odela, the story follows Shiva Shakthi, a devoted sadhvi who confronts an evil force threatening the village. The story delves into the rich culture and traditions of the village, highlighting how deity Odela Mallanna Swamy protects his village from malevolent forces. The upcoming Telugu supernatural thriller is headlined by Tamannaah Bhatia.
7. iHostage (April 18, 2025 – Netflix)
The Dutch crime thriller is inspired by a real-life hostage situation, when a man walked into Amsterdam’s Apple store and took a hostage at gunpoint, leading to an intense standoff between the man and cops.
8. Khauf (April 18, 2025 – Amazon Prime Video)
This eight-episode horror series delves into the life of Madhu, a young woman, who moves into a hostel in Delhi. But her hostel room hides a sinister force that begins to grow stronger with each passing day, ultimately leading to a battle between good and evil. The ensemble cast of the series includes Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shilpa Shukla, and Abhishek Chauhan.
9. Logout (April 18, 2025 – ZEE5)
Logout is a gripping series that follows Pratyush, a digital influencer approaching 10 million followers, whose world turns upside down when his phone goes missing and a fan hijacks his digital identity. The movie starring Babil Khan and Rasika Dugal explores the dark side of digital fame.
10. The Bhootnii (April 18, 2025 – Theatres)
Starring Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, and Mouni Roy, the story follows a young couple, who unknowingly summon the ghost on Valentine’s Day. Soon, they approach a ghostbuster to rectify their mistake, leading to a series of unexpected events.
11. Kesari Chapter 2 (April 18, 2025 – Theatres)
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, this historical drama tells the story of C Sankaran Nair, a professional lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress, who waged a fight against the British Raj to expose the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The ensemble cast of the movie includes Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Pandey.
So which ones are you planning to watch this week?