Friday OTT Releases (July 24): 7 New Movies and Shows to Stream on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar & More

23 July, 2026: If you’re planning a weekend binge, there’s plenty to look forward to this Friday. Streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Apple TV+ and JioHotstar are rolling out a fresh slate of movies and series spanning romance, comedy, psychological thrillers, historical dramas and science fiction. Whether you’re in the mood for an emotional love story, an edge-of-your-seat mystery or a laugh-out-loud comedy, this week’s OTT lineup offers something for every viewer.

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya – Amazon Prime Video

Kay Kay Menon’s latest comedy-drama revolves around the lives of people connected to a school where humour and heartfelt moments go hand in hand. Packed with quirky characters and emotional storytelling, the film blends light-hearted comedy with family-friendly drama, making it a suitable weekend watch.

The Truthers – Netflix

Fans of psychological thrillers can check out The Truthers, which follows Ruth as she returns to her hometown after her mother’s sudden death. As she reconnects with her grieving father, she discovers that he has become obsessed with conspiracy theories and is behaving unpredictably. The unsettling revelations force her to question everything she believed about her family and the past.

The Dink – Apple TV+

Starring Jake Johnson, The Dink tells the story of Dusty “The Hammer” Boyd, a former tennis star whose career comes to an abrupt end after a serious injury. Hoping to save his estranged father’s struggling country club, he enters the competitive world of professional pickleball, setting the stage for an inspiring sports drama filled with humour and redemption.

72 Hours – Prime Video

Kevin Hart leads this R-rated comedy as Joe, a 40-year-old marketing executive who accidentally becomes part of a Gen Z bachelor party group chat. Determined to connect with a younger crowd, he joins them for a chaotic three-day bachelor trip to Miami, resulting in hilarious misunderstandings and unforgettable adventures.

Pallichattambi – SonyLIV

Set during Kerala’s 1959 Liberation Struggle, Pallichattambi stars Tovino Thomas as Pothan Christopher, a carefree man recruited by the local church to oppose Communist land reforms. As he witnesses the hardships faced by ordinary workers, his beliefs begin to change, forcing him to choose between loyalty to those who hired him and standing up for the people.

Musafir Cafe – Netflix

Headlined by Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana, Musafir Cafe is an emotional romantic drama about a software engineer who leaves behind his successful corporate career to fulfil his dream of running a café in the mountains. The story explores love, self-discovery and second chances through two important phases of the protagonist’s life.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe – JioHotstar

Set in the universe of The Big Bang Theory, this sci-fi comedy follows comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, played by Kevin Sussman. After accidentally triggering a multiverse disaster using an experimental device left behind by Sheldon and Leonard, Stuart embarks on an adventure across parallel realities with his girlfriend Denise to restore balance before it’s too late.