Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Nine Major OTT Releases Arrive Across Netflix, Prime Video
Several new movies and shows are arriving on streaming services this week.
Alpha is an action film led by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
Bandar is a serious crime drama starring Bobby Deol.
Chumbak is a family comedy about five neighboring families.
Other releases explore friendship, romance, crime and real-life stories.
The Michael film tells the story of singer Michael Jackson and stars his nephew Jaafar Jackson.
Fans of video games can watch a special look at Grand Theft Auto VI.
These titles are available on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, JioHotstar and Rockstar Games channels.
Most of the releases arrive between 26 and 29 August.
Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, leads the 28 August releases on Netflix.
Bandar, Chumbak, All the Truth in My Lies and Babita Singh Reporting also arrive on 28 August.
Prime Video adds Barreda and The Last Sunrise, released on 28 and 26 August respectively.
Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, premieres on JioHotstar on 29 August.
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look debuted on 27 August through Netflix and Rockstar Games channels.
- Who
- The releases feature Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, Jaafar Jackson and other actors and filmmakers.
- What
- A slate of films, limited series, a family comedy and a video-game showcase is arriving on streaming platforms.
- When
- The releases are scheduled from 26 to 29 August; Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look was released on 27 August.
- Where
- The titles are available across Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, JioHotstar and Rockstar Games' official channels.
- Why
- The releases form part of a crowded final week of August OTT lineup spanning action, crime, comedy, romance, biography and gaming.
- Alpha
- Netflix; releases 28 August; stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
- Bandar
- ZEE5; releases 28 August; directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Bobby Deol.
- Michael
- JioHotstar's Peacock Hub; releases 29 August; Jaafar Jackson plays Michael Jackson.
- Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
- Released 27 August on Netflix and Rockstar Games' official channels; the game is scheduled for 19 November.
- Prime Video releases
- Barreda arrives 28 August, while The Last Sunrise was released on 26 August.
- Comedy release
- Chumbak arrives on Netflix on 28 August and follows five quirky neighboring families.
- Limited series
- All the Truth in My Lies is a five-episode Netflix series released 28 August.