The week of October 19 to 25, 2026, brings a fresh lineup of films and series across popular OTT platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar. From romantic comedies and crime thrillers to reality-based experiments and animated adventures, viewers have several new titles to explore.
Among this week’s releases are Chaar Yaar, Dorothy, Gajab Raat and the seventh season of The Legend of Hanuman. The much-awaited third season of Nobody Wants This is also scheduled to arrive, adding to the week’s entertainment options.
New OTT Releases This Week: Dates and Platforms
Here is a quick look at the movies and shows scheduled to stream between October 19 and October 25, 2026.
| Movie or Series | Streaming Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Love in Disguise | Prime Video | October 19, 2026 |
| The Mother of Penguins (Season 2) | Netflix | October 21, 2026 |
| The New Stanford Prison Experiment | Netflix | October 21, 2026 |
| The Terminal List (Season 2) | Prime Video | October 21, 2026 |
| Varam | JioHotstar | October 22, 2026 |
| Nobody Wants This (Season 3) | Netflix | October 23, 2026 |
| Chaar Yaar | Prime Video | October 23, 2026 |
| Gajab Raat | Netflix | October 23, 2026 |
| The Legend of Hanuman (Season 7) | JioHotstar | October 23, 2026 |
| Dorothy | Netflix | October 23, 2026 |
OTT Releases on Netflix and Prime Video
Love in Disguise
Love in Disguise is an office-based romantic comedy centred on a wealthy business conglomerate’s heir and a newly appointed secretary who previously served in the special forces and is now working undercover. Inspired by the web novel Why Don’t You Know It’s a Girl?, the series combines romance with elements of mystery and suspense. It is scheduled to stream on Prime Video from October 19.
The Mother of Penguins (Season 2)
The Polish Netflix series returns for its second season with the story of Kamila “Kama” Baraska, an MMA fighter raising her seven-year-old son, who has autism. After an incident leads to his expulsion from school, Kama faces new challenges as a parent. The fictional series explores the experiences of a mother raising a child with neurological disabilities.
The New Stanford Prison Experiment
Netflix’s The New Stanford Prison Experiment is an unscripted reality series featuring 30 participants placed in a prison environment. The experiment examines whether they give in to harmful power dynamics or hold on to their empathy and moral values. The series is set inside a real, working prison in Georgia and is scheduled for release on October 21.
The Terminal List (Season 2)
The second season of The Terminal List continues the story of James Reece, who remains the world’s most wanted man after carrying out his revenge. As he struggles to come to terms with his life, journalist Kate Buranek faces the consequences of publishing his story. Her growing notoriety complicates her work as she navigates a challenging media environment and major geopolitical developments following Al-Qaeda’s resurgence. The series is set to stream on Prime Video on October 21.
Nobody Wants This (Season 3)
The third season of Nobody Wants This follows Noah and Joanne as they reconnect and decide to move into a home together. Their relationship continues to develop as Joanne explores Judaism by attending classes at the temple, where she also has to deal with gossip. The series explores the challenges of balancing love, relationships and religious differences. Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 23.
New Releases on JioHotstar and Other Platforms
Varam
Starring Vishwadev Rachakonda and Shivathmika Rajasekhar, Varam is a 2026 comedy thriller arriving on JioHotstar on October 22. The film follows a man living in a slum whose life takes an unexpected turn after he receives a miraculous boon.
Chaar Yaar
Chaar Yaar follows four middle-class friends—Jay, Tony, Saahil and Sameer—whose lives change after they make a risky decision. Their choice draws them into the city’s criminal underworld, leaving them caught between dangerous gangsters and the police. As the situation escalates, their friendship faces its toughest test. The series is scheduled to stream on Prime Video from October 23.
Gajab Raat
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey reunites with actor Manoj Bajpayee for Netflix’s thriller Gajab Raat. Bajpayee plays Ajay Dixit, a corrupt police officer with conflicting morals who expects an easy and profitable night. His plans take an unexpected turn when a young girl is thrown from a moving car in the capital city. The series is set to release on October 23.
The Legend of Hanuman (Season 7)
The seventh season of The Legend of Hanuman explores Hanuman’s journey beyond the battlefield and across time as he discovers the full extent of his divine powers. With the war in Lanka reaching a crucial stage, he also searches for the Yam Mrityu Baan, a weapon capable of defeating Ravan. The new season will stream on JioHotstar from October 23.
Dorothy
Dorothy follows two friends, Karthi and Subbu, whose perspectives on life change after they encounter a woman. The film features Sananth, Rishikanth, Keerthy Suresh, Muthukumar, Ramachandran Durairaj, Jeeva Subramanian, Gajaraj and Soundararaja. It is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on October 23.
What to Watch on OTT This Week
The October 19–25 OTT lineup offers a mix of romance, suspense, crime, comedy and mythology across Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar. With new seasons of established series alongside fresh films and shows, viewers can choose from a variety of genres throughout the week.
From the return of Nobody Wants This and The Mother of Penguins to titles such as Chaar Yaar, Varam and Gajab Raat, this week’s releases offer several options for those planning their next streaming watch.