Top Pick of the Week
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 (Netflix)
It’s finally happening. The beginning of the end. The Hawkins crew is back for the first volume of the final season, preparing to face Vecna one last time as the Upside Down fully invades their world. Expect high stakes, nostalgia, and plenty of action. This is the must-watch event of the weekend.
New Releases by Platform
Netflix: Blockbusters & Thrillers
- Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1: (Sci-Fi/Horror) The highly anticipated final season begins.
- The Girlfriend: (Romance/Drama) A college romance gone toxic, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
- Stephen: (Tamil Psychological Thriller) A dark film about a psychiatrist investigating a serial killer.
- The Abandons: (Western Series) A gritty new series featuring powerhouse actors Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in the American West.
- With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration: (Lifestyle) Get festive with the Duchess of Sussex as she shares holiday traditions and recipes.
Amazon Prime Video: Horror-Comedy & Holiday Fun
- Thamma: (Horror-Comedy) Ayushmann Khurrana stars as a journalist who becomes a vampire-like creature to battle ancient supernatural threats.
- Oh. What. Fun.: (Holiday Comedy) Michelle Pfeiffer leads this cheerful movie about a woman determined to save Christmas for herself.
- Kantara: A Legend, Chapter 1 (Hindi): (Period Action/Mythology) The Hindi dub of the acclaimed prequel that dives deep into coastal Karnataka’s rich culture and folklore.
JioHotstar: Gripping Dramas & Documentaries
- Dies Irae: (Malayalam Horror) A critically praised thriller about an architect haunted by a supernatural force after stealing a souvenir.
- Born Hungry: (Documentary Drama) The inspiring true story of celebrity chef Sash Simpson returning to India to find his birth family.
- Bel-Air Season 4: (Drama) The modern, dramatic retelling of the Fresh Prince continues as Will starts his senior year.
SonyLIV & Apple TV+: Crime & Nature
- Kuttram Purindhavan: (SonyLIV – Tamil Crime Drama) A compelling story of a retiring pharmacist who gets tangled in a missing child investigation.
- Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age Season 3: (Apple TV+ – Nature Docuseries) Narrated by Tom Hiddleston, explore the incredible megafauna of the last Ice Age.
Planning Your Weekend Binge
Here are a few ways to watch the new releases:
- For the major event: Clear your schedule and start Stranger Things 5 Vol 1 on Netflix ASAP.
- For the family/festive mood: Queue up Oh. What. Fun. on Prime Video.
- For a regional thriller: Check out Dies Irae on JioHotstar or Stephen on Netflix.
Happy streaming!