7 New OTT Releases to Watch This Friday (July 18, 2025): From Horror-Comedy to High-Octane Thrillers

Get ready to clear your watchlist — this Friday, July 18, 2025, OTT platforms are serving up a packed lineup of fresh content. Whether you’re into ghostly giggles, cyber-espionage, galaxy-hopping sci-fi, or edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this week’s releases offer something for every kind of binge-watcher. From fan-favorite sequels to brand-new debuts featuring powerhouse casts, your weekend entertainment is officially sorted.

Here’s what’s dropping across Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, JioHotstar and more:

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1. The Bhootnii – ZEE5

Love meets the supernatural in this horror-comedy about a couple who accidentally summon a ghost on Valentine’s Day — and then hire a para-physicist to “de-haunt” their love life. Equal parts spooky and silly, The Bhootnii is a laugh riot wrapped in a ghost story.

2. Kuberaa – Amazon Prime Video

Directed by Sekhar Kammula, Kuberaa stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna in a gritty transformation thriller. The film follows Deva Kallam, a beggar whose life takes a drastic turn when he gets entangled in a dangerous political conspiracy. Expect intense drama, suspense, and standout performances.

3. Wall to Wall – Netflix

This Korean psychological thriller stars Kang Ha Neul as a man who moves into his dream apartment — only to uncover sinister secrets lurking behind the walls. Tense, claustrophobic, and chilling, Wall to Wall is perfect for fans of slow-burn suspense.

4. Special Ops: Season 2 – JioHotstar

Kay Kay Menon returns as master spy Himmat Singh in the much-awaited new season of Special Ops. This time, the threat is digital — a cyberattack targeting India’s UPI system. Featuring familiar faces like Karan Tacker and Saiyami Kher, it’s a tech-savvy twist on high-stakes espionage.

5. Vir Das: Fool Volume – Netflix

Vir Das is back with another comedy special — Fool Volume — where he blends sharp humor with thoughtful insights. From superstitions and silly laws to life’s emotional quirks, this one’s a must-watch if you need a good laugh (or ten).

6. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Season 3 – JioHotstar

Captain Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise return in Strange New Worlds Season 3. With new alien threats, deeper space exploration, and moral dilemmas, this season promises to take sci-fi fans on another thrilling galactic ride.

7. Delirium – Netflix

This gripping mini-series follows a professor investigating his wife’s psychological unraveling. As he digs deeper, disturbing truths begin to surface. With a strong Latin American cast led by Estefanía Piñeres and Juan Pablo Raba, Delirium offers a haunting blend of mystery and emotional depth.

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So, whether you’re in the mood for chills, chuckles, or cosmic chaos — your OTT weekend binge just found its playlist.