OTT Releases This Weekend: New Movies and Shows to Watch

If you are planning to stay home this weekend, there are several new movies, shows and specials arriving on OTT platforms. From Lust Storie 3 and Irumudi on Netflix to Thudakkam on JioHotstar and Kattalan on Prime Video and SonyLIV, this weekend has something for different types of viewers. Here are some of the major OTT releases this weekend, from September 18 to September 20, 2026.

 Lust Stories 3 – Netflix

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix

Lust Stories 3 is one of the major Netflix releases this weekend. The anthology brings four different stories around relationships and modern emotions.

The film features actors including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma and Abhishek Banerjee. The four stories are directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.

 Irumudi – Netflix

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Language: Telugu

Irumudi stars Ravi Teja along with Nakshathra C M, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Sai Kumar. The Telugu family drama mixes family emotions, faith and action. The story follows an emotional journey involving a father and daughter. The film is now available to stream on Netflix.

 Zakir Khan: Papa Yaar – Netflix

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix

Zakir Khan returns with his new comedy special, Papa Yaar. This time, his performance is more personal. He talks about childhood memories and his relationship with his father, mixing comedy with emotional moments. Fans of Zakir Khan can watch the special on Netflix this weekend.

 Kattalan – Prime Video and SonyLIV

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platforms: Prime Video and SonyLIV
Language: Malayalam

Kattalan is a Malayalam action thriller starring Antony Varghese, Sunil Varma, Dushara Vijayan and Jagadish. The story is connected to the dangerous world of ivory smuggling and follows a hunter who gets caught in a violent conflict. The movie arrives on OTT on September 18.

 The Scandal – Netflix

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Language: Korean

The Scandal is a Korean period romance set during the Joseon era. The series stars Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, Chani and Han Sun-hwa. The story revolves around relationships, attraction and a dangerous game of seduction. It is now streaming on Netflix.

 Thudakkam – JioHotstar

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: JioHotstar
Language: Malayalam

Thudakkam stars Mohanlal, Vismaya Mohanlal and Saikumar. The Malayalam action drama also marks Vismaya Mohanlal's acting debut. The story follows a young woman whose life changes after she faces an unexpected danger. The film is available to watch on JioHotstar from September 18.

Best of the Best – Netflix

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix

Best of the Best is a coming-of-age comedy starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia and Hasan Minhaj. The story follows two childhood friends who join a competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team at UCLA. It is another new Netflix title arriving this weekend.

 Modha Rathiri – Netflix

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Language: Tamil

Modha Rathiri is a Tamil family comedy based around an arranged marriage. Two strangers are brought together for marriage, but their first night does not go as planned. What follows is a series of surprises and family chaos. The movie is streaming on Netflix from September 18.

 You + Me – Against the World – Prime Video

Release date: September 18, 2026
Platform: Prime Video

You + Me – Against the World is a French young-adult romance. The story follows Alma, an 18-year-old who secretly wants to make films, and Vadim, a rebellious student. Their lives change after they are forced to work together on a film project. The movie is available on Prime Video from September 18.

 India Ke Top 1% – JioHotstar

Release date: September 19, 2026
Platform: JioHotstar

India Ke Top 1% is a new quiz and game show hosted by Anil Kapoor. The show brings 100 contestants together and focuses more on logic, reasoning and common sense than traditional general-knowledge questions. The show starts streaming on JioHotstar on September 19.

 Family Full House with Rohit Sharma – SonyLIV

Release date: September 19, 2026
Platform: SonyLIV

Rohit Sharma is set to host Family Full House, a family entertainment and game show. The show brings sports and entertainment personalities together for games, conversations and comedy. It will be available on SonyLIV from September 19.

 More OTT releases to watch

Apart from the new releases arriving on September 18 and 19, Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 also started streaming on Netflix on September 17. Lee Cronin's The Mummy is also available on Prime Video and JioHotstar from September 17. So, whether you want a comedy special, a family drama, a thriller or a new reality show, there are plenty of options to watch this weekend.

Where to watch the new OTT releases?

Here is a quick look at the major platforms:

The release information above is based on current listings available for the September 18–20 weekend and may change if platforms update their schedules.