Friday OTT Premieres (December 12, 2025): 7 Fresh Movies & Shows Landing on Netflix, JioHotstar, Apple TV+, ZEE5 & More

If you’re gearing up for a cozy weekend binge, this Friday brings an exciting mix of dramas, thrillers, comedies, and larger-than-life spectacles across your favorite OTT platforms. December 12, 2025, is shaping up to be a power-packed release day — from edge-of-the-seat mysteries and heartfelt family stories to music spectacles and gripping crime sagas. Whether you’re in the mood for a light chuckle, an intense murder puzzle, or a high-octane racing drama, there’s something new waiting to stream. Here’s a complete, freshly-curated list of everything new dropping this Friday.

1. City of Shadows — Netflix

A dark and atmospheric Spanish crime mini-series, City of Shadows adapts Aro Sáinz de la Maza’s debut novel into a gritty six-episode thriller. The story centers on Milo Malart, a once-promising detective now disgraced, who is pulled back into action after a horrifying incident — a burning body found hanging from one of Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces in Barcelona. What begins as a shocking discovery spirals into a tangled maze of crime, deception, and personal reckoning.

2. F1: The Movie — Apple TV+

Brad Pitt headlines this adrenaline-packed sports drama set in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. He plays a gifted driver from the 1990s whose promising career derailed after a devastating accident. Years later, fate nudges him back onto the track when his former teammate—now an F1 team boss—offers him a second shot at glory alongside an ambitious rookie. With Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Damson Idris in key roles, expect speed, emotion, and stunning racing sequences.

3. The Great Shamsuddin Family — JioHotstar

This lively comedy series offers a delightful peek into the chaotic world of Bani Ahmed, a young writer juggling a make-or-break deadline. Just when her life seems perfectly balanced, unresolved family disputes, sudden emergencies, and absurdly comical situations erupt one after another. The series promises warmth and laughter wrapped in everyday madness.

4. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour — The Final Show — JioHotstar

Swifties, rejoice! This immersive concert film transports viewers straight to the pop icon’s spectacular Vancouver performance from her record-breaking Eras Tour. Along with the live magic, fans can enjoy tracks from The Tortured Poets Department. It’s the closest you can get to the front row without leaving your couch.

5. Single Papa — Netflix

This feel-good family drama follows the life of a newly separated man—portrayed by Kunal Kemmu—whose playful personality masks his struggle to adapt to major changes. Everything turns around when he unexpectedly adopts a baby, surprising his entire family. With Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa, and Ayesha Raza joining the cast, the film captures the journey of a carefree man transforming into a determined and loving father.

6. Saali Mohabbat — ZEE5

A tense, twist-laden suspense thriller, Saali Mohabbat stars Radhika Apte, Divyendu Sharma, and Anurag Kashyap. Set in a quiet small town, the film follows a housewife whose life abruptly unravels when she becomes entangled in a double-murder case. With her husband and cousin at the center of the investigation, the narrative promises surprises, secrets, and a gripping emotional tension.

7. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — Netflix

Daniel Craig returns as the enigmatic detective Benoit Blanc in the third chapter of the acclaimed Knives Out series. This standalone mystery-crime tale places Blanc alongside a young leader of a religious community in upstate New York as they work to solve a baffling murder that seems impossible at first glance. Expect sharp storytelling, unpredictable turns, and the signature wit the franchise is loved for.