Latest OTT releases to watch this week: Modern Masters to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Latest OTT releases to watch this week: It's that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let's dive into the exciting lineup.

Updated On: 2024-07-31 05:35 PM IST

Compiled by : Tuhina Upadhyay

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Futurama Season 12 (July 29) - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
Futurama makes a triumphant return for its twelfth season, bringing ten fresh episodes filled with the same zany humor and sci-fi adventures that fans adore. The interstellar antics of Fry, Leela, Bender, and the rest of the Planet Express crew continue as they embark on new escapades that blend satire, humor, and futuristic curiosity.

This season promises to deliver a variety of quirky adventures, including perilous birthday party games, the secrets of Bender’s ancestral robot village, the enigmatic five-million-year-old tale of coffee, and a consciousness-altering substance that stirs up chaos.

Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4 (July 31) - Streaming on Netflix
Unsolved Mysteries returns with Volume 4, offering a fresh collection of perplexing crime cases and eerie encounters. This volume delves into a range of chilling stories, from unexplained disappearances and mysterious deaths to bizarre creatures and paranormal phenomena.

Women in Blue (July 31) - Streaming on Apple TV+
A ten-episode Spanish crime drama based on true events, Women in Blue (Las Azules) is set against the backdrop of 1970s Mexico. The series chronicles the journey of four women who challenge deeply entrenched conservative norms by joining the nation’s first female police force.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (August 1) - Streaming on Netflix
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is an adaptation of Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel. This gripping crime series follows Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) as she delves into the five-year-old case of schoolgirl Andie Bell’s disappearance and the subsequent suicide of her boyfriend, Sal Singh.

Set in the seemingly tranquil town of Little Kilton, Pip is convinced that Sal was wrongfully accused and sets out to uncover the truth. With the help of his brother, Ravi (Zain Iqbal), Pip discovers a web of secrets and lies that point to a far more sinister reality.

Batman: Caped Crusader (August 1) - Streaming on Prime Video
J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm bring a fresh, noir-inspired take on the Batman mythos with this brand-new animated series. The plot delves deep into Gotham City’s underworld, showcasing a grittier, more mature portrayal of the Dark Knight’s early days. 

In this reimagined narrative, Bruce Wayne transforms into Batman following a family tragedy. He faces a sadistic killer leaving cryptic clues, prompting him to forge new alliances and confront the corruption plaguing Gotham.

Borderless Fog (August 1) - Streaming on Netflix
This Indonesian film, originally titled Kabut Berduri, follows Detective Sanja (Putri Marino) as she is thrust into a harrowing investigation of a series of mysterious serial murders along the Indonesia-Malaysia border. As Sanja delves deeper into the case, she must confront haunting spectres from her past, which intertwine with the investigation, revealing dark and long-buried secrets of society.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (August 2) - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
The fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot film series, Kingdom is set several generations after Caesar’s reign. It plunges into a world where apes have become the dominant species, living in various clans with a complex societal structure.

Humans, however, have regressed into a feral state. The plot follows Noa, a young chimpanzee (Owen Teague), who alongside his companions, Soona (Lydia Peckham) and Anaya (Travis Jeffery), faces a harrowing test involving an eagle egg, only to find his village destroyed by a rival clan led by the tyrannical Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). 

Unstable Season 2 (August 1) - Streaming on Netflix
Unstable returns with Season 2, continuing the quirky and heartfelt tale of father-son duo Ellis (Rob Lowe) and Jackson (John Owen Lowe) Dragon. This season sees biotech genius Ellis laying out a series of intricate challenges and mind games for Jackson to determine if he has the mettle to take over the family business.

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (August 2) - Streaming on Netflix
This animated film is a thrilling spin-off from the beloved SpongeBob SquarePants series. The story kicks off when Bikini Bottom and its residents are mysteriously scooped out of the ocean by the B.O.O.T.S. Marine Biology Lab, an evil organization led by a villainous CEO. 

Rebel Moon: The Director’s Cut (August 2) - Streaming on Netflix
Rebel Moon: The Director’s Cut is an extended, more visceral version of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera. Split into two chapters—Chalice of Blood and Curse of Forgiveness—it delves deeper into the mythology and brutal conflicts of the universe.

Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli (August 2) - Streaming on Netflix
A biographical documentary, Modern Masters delves into the illustrious career of the visionary Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, renowned for his groundbreaking works such as Baahubali and RRR. It offers a captivating exploration of Rajamouli’s creative journey, starting from his humble beginnings to his rise as a titan in the world of cinema.

Sleeping Dogs (August 2) - Streaming on Lionsgate Play
An adaptation of E.O. Chirovici’s novel The Book of Mirrors, Sleeping Dogs is a gripping crime thriller that dives into the mind of a retired detective battling Alzheimer’s. The film stars Russell Crowe as Roy Freeman, a former homicide detective whose fractured memory forces him to reexamine a decade-old murder case to save an innocent man on death row.

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