The world of OTT is buzzing with an exciting lineup of new films, web series, and documentaries this week. From gripping sports docuseries and thrilling actioners to intense dramas and heartwarming tales, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know.
Sprint
Streaming from: July 2
Platform: Netflix
Dive into the world of elite sprinters with Sprint, an eagerly awaited sports documentary series by Box to Box Films, the creators of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Follow the journeys of world-class sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and Shericka Jackson as they navigate their training regimens, personal victories and relentless quests for glory from the 2023 World Championships in Budapest to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Streaming from: July 3
Platform: Netflix
Eddie Murphy returns as Detective Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. This fourth installment, set 30 years after Beverly Hills Cop III, sees Axel teaming up with new partner Detective Bobby Abbott (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and reuniting with old friends Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton). Together, they unravel a dangerous conspiracy within the police force after Axel’s daughter, Jane (Taylour Paige), is threatened.
Red Swan
Streaming from: July 3
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Red Swan, a South Korean drama, tells the story of Oh Wan-soo (Kim Ha-Neul) who rises from poverty to become a world-class golfer and marries Kim Yong-guk (Jung Gyu-Woon), heir to the powerful Hwain Group. Now the chairperson of a lavish foundation, Wan-soo’s perfect life unravels when she hires Seo Do-yoon (Rain) as her bodyguard. A police academy graduate and martial arts expert, Do-yoon joins the security team with a hidden agenda, uncovering dark secrets about the Hwain family and his friend’s mysterious death.
Space Cadet
Streaming from: July 4
Platform: Prime Video
Emma Roberts stars in Space Cadet as Tiffany ‘Rex’ Simpson, a free-spirited party girl from Florida who dreams of becoming an astronaut. After submitting a falsified resume, she lands a spot in NASA’s elite training programme. Despite lacking formal scientific training, Rex’s determination, quick wit and charisma help her excel, aiming to prove she belongs among the stars.
Desperate Lies
Streaming from: July 5
Platform: Netflix
Desperate Lies, a Brazilian drama series created by Ângela Chaves, delves into themes of deception, loyalty and familial complexities. Liana’s (Juliana Paes) life takes a dramatic turn after discovering she is pregnant with twins, each fathered by a different man due to a rare phenomenon. This shocking revelation threatens to tear her family apart as she struggles to maintain her marriage with Tomás (Vladimir Brichta) while concealing the truth.
Goyo
Streaming from: July 5
Platform: Netflix
Goyo (Nicolás Furtado), a young autistic museum guide at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, leads a meticulously routine life until he meets Eva (Nancy Dupláa), a disillusioned security guard. As Goyo and Eva’s paths cross, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth, challenging their preconceived notions of love and relationships.
Mirzapur Season 3
Streaming from: July 5
Platform: Prime Video
Mirzapur returns for its third season, intensifying the brutal power struggles and vendettas in the lawless city. With Munna (Divyenndu) out of the picture, Guddu (Ali Fazal) ascends to power alongside Golu (Shweta Tripathi) and Beena (Rasika Dugal). Meanwhile, a vengeful Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) aligns with Sharad (Anjum Sharma) to reclaim his lost supremacy. New alliances and betrayals set the stage for an explosive season that also stars Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Asif Khan, Rajesh Tailang and Sheeba Chaddha.
Bijoya
Streaming from: July 5
Platform: Hoichoi
Helmed by Sayantan Ghosal, Bijoya revolves around the bond between a mother and her son. Nilanjan Basu (Rounak De Bhowmick), a student from Nadia becomes a victim of ragging when he enrols in a famous college in Kolkata. When his mother Bijoya (Swastika Mukherjee) receives the news of the death of her son, it shatters her world. She begins a fight for justice even as attempts are made to cover up the case.
