OTT Releases This Week: As the temperature rises this April, so does the heat on your screens. This week’s OTT lineup brings the perfect mix of thrilling heists, final farewells, dark comebacks, and heart-pounding action. Whether you’re in the mood for edge-of-your-seat crime sagas, emotional dramas, or animated sci-fi, the latest releases across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play, and Apple TV+ have something for everyone.
Here’s your complete binge guide to the 12 hottest new OTT releases streaming from April 21 to April 27, 2025.
1. The Rehearsal Season 2
Platform: JioHotstar | Streaming From: April 21
Nathan Fielder’s socially experimental docu-comedy is back. This season, he takes simulations to an entirely new level—diving deep into emotionally fraught territory including parenthood, marriage, and grief. It’s weird, honest, and wholly unpredictable.
2. Andor Season 2
Platform: JioHotstar | Streaming From: April 23
Cassian Andor’s journey inches closer to Rogue One in the final season. Expect espionage, sacrifice, and a political undercurrent that will satisfy die-hard Star Wars fans. Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, and Ben Mendelsohn return in a powerful ensemble.
3. Bullet Train Explosion
Platform: Netflix | Streaming From: April 23
Think Speed on a Japanese bullet train. Directed by Shinji Higuchi, this remake of the 1975 thriller follows a deadly journey where slowing down means total annihilation. Pure adrenaline.
4. Carlos Alcaraz: My Way
Platform: Netflix | Streaming From: April 23
Tennis fans, this one’s for you. A compelling docuseries tracing the meteoric rise of Carlos Alcaraz, capturing his 2024 Grand Slam highs, Olympic dreams, and personal evolution.
5. Étoile
Platform: Prime Video | Streaming From: April 24
From the creators of Gilmore Girls, this ballet dramedy blends passion, politics, and dance in a cross-cultural exchange between Paris and New York. Charlotte Gainsbourg and Luke Kirby shine in lead roles.
6. L2: Empuraan
Platform: JioHotstar | Streaming From: April 24
The sequel to Lucifer, this Malayalam action-political thriller sees Mohanlal return as Khureshi Ab’raam. With Prithviraj directing and starring, the stakes are higher, and the conspiracy runs deeper.
7. You Season 5
Platform: Netflix | Streaming From: April 24
Joe Goldberg is back where it all began—New York City. This final season circles back to familiar obsessions and introduces chilling new threats. A twisted farewell to a dark fan favorite.
8. Absolution
Platform: Lionsgate Play | Streaming From: April 25
Liam Neeson stars as a guilt-ridden ex-enforcer battling his past and a deadly trafficking ring. Classic Neeson, but with an emotional edge—expect punches and pathos.
9. Ayyana Mane
Platform: ZEE5 | Streaming From: April 25
Set in 1990s Karnataka, this Kannada thriller is a slow-burn mystery about a woman uncovering secrets in her husband’s ancestral home. Perfect for fans of folklore, horror, and suspense.
10. Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins
Platform: Netflix | Streaming From: April 25
Saif Ali Khan leads this high-octane heist saga involving a priceless diamond, tangled loyalties, and a chase across continents. With Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor, expect mind games and explosive action.
11. Havoc
Platform: Netflix | Streaming From: April 25
Tom Hardy delivers a brutal performance in this gritty crime drama from The Raid director Gareth Evans. Over two nights of chaos, a corrupt cop uncovers a citywide conspiracy while trying to save a politician’s son.
12. WondLa Season 2
Platform: Apple TV+ | Streaming From: April 25
Eva Nine’s animated sci-fi journey continues as she confronts truths about her origins. With gorgeous visuals and complex themes, this is perfect for fans of YA and family-friendly adventure.
From gritty crime to emotional drama, and from ballet studios to galactic rebellions, this week’s OTT releases offer a diverse and engaging viewing experience. Whether you’re watching alone, with family, or hosting a binge party, April 21 to April 27 is packed with must-see content.
