As the end of 2022 approaches, many people are looking forward to starting the New Year of 2023 in an exciting fashion. One great way to do this is to spend a weekend with loved ones by having a movie or series marathon.
There are numerous thrilling movies and web series coming out on various platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, Aha, Lionsgate Play, and others. Make sure to check out what is being released and add it to your watchlist for the last weekend of 2022.
Here’s the list of new movies and shows releasing on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and SonyLiv, this weekend (December 31).
New releases this week: Double XL, DSP, Mili, Kaleidoscope, Udanpaal and more. 11Â new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, ZEE5, and more for weekend binge-watching.
1. Double XL
“Double XL” is a comedy film that advocates for the idea that our physical size should not limit our ambitions. The movie stars Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, Zaheer Iqbal, and Mahat Raghavendra in leading roles. The movie was released in theaters on November 4, but did not perform well at the box office.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: December 29, 2022
Directed by: Satramm Ramani
2. DSP
“DSP” is a Tamil film featuring Vijay Sethupathi that was released in theaters on December 2. The film follows a story of a young man who is exiled but returns as a cop seeking revenge.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: Ponram
3. Mili
A Hindi film featuring Janhvi Kapoor as the lead character named Mili. In the movie, Mili is abducted and must fight for survival while trapped in a freezer. “Mili” is the official Hindi remake of the Malayalam thriller film “Helen.”
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: Mathukutty Xavier
4. Butterfly
“Butterfly” is a Telugu film featuring Anupama Parameswaran, who is known for her role in “Karthikeya 2,” as the lead. The film centers around a group of children who are kidnapped and held for ransom, but when the kidnappers refuse to release them even after receiving payment, Anupama’s character takes matters into her own hands and attempts to rescue the children. “Butterfly” also stars Nihal Kodhaty, Praveen Kumar, and Rao Ramesh.
OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: December 29, 2022
Directed by: Ghanta Satish Babu
5. Kaleidoscope
“Kaleidoscope” is a new crime series on Netflix that follows a master thief and his crew as they plan and execute a massive heist worth $7 billion over a 25-year period. The series, which consists of eight episodes, aims to innovate the way audiences consume episodic content. The episodes have been created in a way that it’ll allow viewers to watch the episodes in any order they choose, and still understand the cohesive narrative. The only exception is the final episode. Will this unique approach work?
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: January 1, 2023
6. Udanpaal
“Udanpaal” is a story about a dysfunctional family filled with quirky characters who are willing to do whatever it takes to make money. The plot follows a brother and sister who see their father’s death as an opportunity to better their lives, and they set out to execute a plan to achieve their goals. However, they must navigate various obstacles and challenges in order to successfully carry out their plan.
OTT Platform: Aha
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: Karthik Sreenivasan
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7. Rocket Gang
“Rocket Gang” is a film that follows a group of five friends on an exciting journey filled with friendship, camaraderie, love, and dance. The friends encounter a team of ghost dancers who are striving to achieve their dream of winning the biggest dance competition. The story is a roller-coaster ride of emotions and events.
OTT Platform: Zee5
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: Bosco Leslie Martis
8. Step Up – Season 3
“Step Up: High Water” is a series that showcases new artistic talent and follows the drama, romance, and rivalries within a prestigious performance empire. Set in a world where danger, corruption, suspicions, desires, resentments, and ambitions intersect both inside and outside the halls, the series is based on the cult film “Step Up” and explores the intersection of music and dance. The show serves as a next-level incubator for new artistic talent.
OTT Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: Dawn Wilkinson
9. White Noise
“White Noise” is a film adaptation of Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel of the same name. It stars Adam Driver as a flamboyant professor of Hitler studies whose marriage, played by Greta Gerwig, is disrupted by a terrifying accident that creates an airborne toxic event.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: Noah Baumbach
10. Pattathu Arasan
The sports-drama film is the story of Poththaari – a former kabaddi player who has two wives and a family that lives happily together. Despite having many heirs with one of his wives and only one with the other, the law dictates that their properties should be divided equally. What happens next? Watch to find out.
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Directed by: A Sarkunam
11. Aar Ya Paar
“Aar Ya Paar” tells the story of a tribal man’s struggle against the corrupt political and financial systems of the modern world. The cast includes Aditya Rawal, Sumeet Vyas, Patralekhaa, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Shilpa Shukla in key roles.
OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Release Date: December 30, 2022
12. Drishyam 2
Sequel to the superhit thriller Drishyam, this movie stars Ajay Devgn in the remake of Jeethu Joseph’s Malayalam movie. After the case involving Vijay and his family was closed seven years ago, a series of unexpected events reveals a truth that could alter the Salgaonkars’ lives forever. Now you can rent it on Amazon Prime.Â
OTT Platform: Prime Video
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Which one’s your favorite? Tell us in the comments below!