A fresh slate of OTT releases has landed this week across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and JioHotstar, offering something exciting for every kind of viewer. Whether you love adrenaline-pumping action, emotionally charged dramas, or real-life crime documentaries, July 2025’s first weekend promises a binge-worthy lineup.
Here’s a full breakdown of all the must-watch movies and shows releasing this week, including platform details, genres, languages, and why you should care.
1. Heads Of State
Platform: Prime Video
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2025
John Cena and Idris Elba team up in this explosive action-comedy as the President of the United States and the British Prime Minister, respectively. Their political rivalry takes a chaotic turn when a global crisis forces them to work together. Adding to the global flavor is Priyanka Chopra, who plays a high-stakes intelligence officer. Expect non-stop action, witty banter, and world-saving chaos.
Why Watch: Cena, Elba, and Chopra in a globe-trotting buddy action flick? Yes, please.
2. Thug Life
Platform: Netflix
Language: Tamil (with dubs/subs)
Release Date: July 3, 2025
Director Mani Ratnam returns with this intense gangster saga that stars Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan. The story follows Rangaraya Sakthivel, a once-mighty don betrayed by his closest allies, including his adopted son. As secrets unravel, vengeance takes center stage in this gripping father-son fallout.
Why Watch: Gritty storytelling, powerful performances, and Mani Ratnam’s signature direction.
3. Kaalidhar Laapata
Platform: ZEE5
Language: Hindi
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Abhishek Bachchan shines in this emotional dramedy about an elderly man who discovers his family plans to sideline him. In defiance, he embarks on a road trip to complete his long-forgotten bucket list. Along the way, he’s joined by Ballu, an 8-year-old orphan, creating an unlikely but heartwarming friendship.
Why Watch: A soulful mix of laughter, tears, and life lessons—perfect for family viewing.
4. Uppu Kappurambu
Platform: Prime Video
Language: Telugu
Release Date: July 4, 2025
A quirky social satire starring Keerthy Suresh and Suhas, the film explores a strange civic issue—lack of burial space in a tightly packed village cemetery. A village head and a graveyard caretaker find themselves teaming up, unlocking both humor and deeper insights about tradition, community, and death.
Why Watch: A smart, fresh, and offbeat concept that blends comedy with commentary.
5. The Good Wife
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: Tamil
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Priya Mani leads this legal drama adapted from the American hit show. Her character, Tarunika, is a former lawyer-turned-homemaker who returns to the courtroom when her family is rocked by a scandal. The series explores her struggles to protect her children, confront her past, and reclaim her legal brilliance.
Why Watch: A strong female protagonist, courtroom drama, and emotional depth.
6. The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
Platform: SonyLIV
Language: Hindi
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Based on Anirudhya Mitra’s book Ninety Days, this hard-hitting docu-drama follows the CBI’s investigation into the 1991 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. With real footage, expert interviews, and dramatized sequences, the series dives deep into one of India’s most tragic political events.
Why Watch: True crime lovers and history buffs will find this riveting and haunting.
7. All the Sharks
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2025
A thrilling competition series featuring four international shark researcher teams racing to photograph the most sharks in the wild. With breathtaking underwater cinematography and a $50,000 prize for marine conservation, this is part adrenaline-fueled mission and part nature documentary.
Why Watch: Stunning visuals, competitive energy, and ocean conservation all in one.
8. The Old Guard 2
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2025
Charlize Theron returns in this high-octane sequel filled with action, immortality, and betrayal. Picking up from where the first film left off, the immortal warriors face a new global threat while grappling with their personal pasts and the cost of eternal life.
Why Watch: Non-stop action with a dose of philosophy—plus Theron’s star power.
9. The Sandman: Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2025
Neil Gaiman’s beloved fantasy series returns with more magical realms, darker dreams, and twisted mythologies. As Dream continues to rebuild his kingdom, new celestial and human threats emerge, testing his resolve and responsibilities.
Why Watch: If you loved Season 1, Season 2 dives deeper into the cosmic narrative and character arcs.
10. The Summer Hikaru Died (Anime)
Platform: Netflix
Language: Japanese (with subs)
Release Date: July 5, 2025
Based on the popular manga, this psychological horror anime explores the bond between two boys after one mysteriously dies and returns—but something is off. A haunting exploration of grief, identity, and the supernatural.
Why Watch: Thought-provoking storytelling wrapped in chilling visuals.
Quick Recap: OTT Releases July 1–5, 2025
| Platform | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers | July 1 |
| Netflix | The Old Guard 2 | July 2 |
| Netflix | Thug Life | July 3 |
| Netflix | The Sandman: Season 2 | July 3 |
| Netflix | The Summer Hikaru Died | July 5 |
| Prime Video | Heads of State | July 2 |
| Prime Video | Uppu Kappurambu | July 4 |
| ZEE5 | Kaalidhar Laapata | July 4 |
| JioHotstar | The Good Wife | July 4 |
| SonyLIV | The Hunt: Rajiv Gandhi Case | July 4 |
With this wide-ranging mix of fiction, reality, drama, comedy, and thrill, OTT platforms in July 2025 are setting the tone for a blockbuster streaming season. Whether you’re into gritty political thrillers, courtroom sagas, or heartfelt journeys, this weekend has you covered.
