OTT Binge Alert: 12 Must-Watch Releases Dropping April 23–25
This week (April 23–25) is a goldmine for OTT watchers, packed with high-stakes thrillers, emotional finales, mind-bending docuseries, and sweeping sci-fi sagas. Whether you’re looking for a gritty action movie or a psychological drama, platforms like Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5, and Lionsgate Play have something for every mood. Here’s a complete lowdown on the biggest releases dropping from April 23 to April 25.
April 23 – Andor Season 2 (JioHotstar)
The Star Wars prequel series returns for its final season. Set just before Rogue One, the show follows Cassian Andor’s journey from a small-time thief to a key figure in the Rebellion. Told in four gripping arcs, it blends political drama, undercover missions, and the slow burn of rising resistance. Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly, and Forest Whitaker reprise their iconic roles.
April 23 – Carlos Alcaraz: My Way (Netflix)
This three-part documentary offers a personal look into tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz’s 2024 season. From intense matches to vulnerable off-court moments, it tracks his rise, resilience, and raw emotional highs and lows. Think Break Point meets The Last Dance—but younger, fresher, and all about Alcaraz.
April 23 – Bullet Train Explosion (Netflix)
A high-octane Japanese thriller directed by Shin Godzilla’s Shinji Higuchi. When a bomb is planted on a Shinkansen train, disaster looms unless it stays above 200 km/h. With slick visuals, tense action, and a race against time, this modern reboot of the 1975 classic brings the chaos back on track.
April 24 – You Season 5 (Netflix)
Joe Goldberg returns for one last twisted ride. Now married and living among New York’s elite, Joe tries to suppress his murderous past. But with old enemies resurfacing and his own mind fracturing, this final season leans into psychological horror and dark self-reflection. Expect a chilling end to Netflix’s most charming psychopath.
April 24 – Étoile (Prime Video)
From the creators of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel comes this ballet drama spanning Paris and New York. Étoile dives into elite dance academies, creative rivalries, and personal reinvention. With Charlotte Gainsbourg and Luke Kirby leading the cast, it’s a stylish, character-rich series blending art and ambition.
April 24 – L2: Empuraan (JioHotstar)
The sequel to Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer sees Mohanlal return as the enigmatic Stephen Nedumpally, aka global kingpin Khureshi Ab’raam. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Empuraan ups the ante with global crime links, political conspiracies, and high-stakes action that expands the Lucifer universe.
April 25 – Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins (Netflix)
Saif Ali Khan stars as Rehan Roy, a suave master thief hired to steal a rare diamond. But with betrayal within his crew and a relentless detective (Jaideep Ahlawat) closing in, the mission spirals into chaos. It’s Bollywood meets Money Heist with style, chases, and double-crosses.
April 25 – Havoc (Netflix)
Tom Hardy teams up with The Raid director Gareth Evans for this gritty action-thriller. When a drug bust goes wrong, Detective Walker is dragged deep into a corrupt underworld. With brutal fights and a noir tone, Havoc channels ‘90s Hong Kong cinema with Western grit.
April 25 – Absolution (Lionsgate Play)
Liam Neeson plays a fading enforcer with CTE who uncovers a human trafficking ring. Haunted by a violent past and a deteriorating mind, he sets out for redemption. Absolution blends classic Neeson action with emotional weight and noir-style storytelling.
April 25 – Ayyana Mane (ZEE5)
Set in 1990s Chikmagalur, this Kannada horror-thriller centers on a newlywed woman who moves into her husband’s eerie ancestral home. Supernatural secrets and haunting rituals take over in a story rooted in local folklore and spine-chilling suspense.
April 25 – WondLa Season 2 (Netflix)
Eva Nine’s journey continues in this animated sci-fi sequel. Set in a post-human world, she battles strange species and unearths secrets about her origins. With sleek visuals and layered themes, WondLa balances fantasy and identity in a story perfect for YA fans.
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