With Halloween approaching and Diwali just around the corner, the final week of October brings a diverse selection of new OTT releases. From a documentary exploring the life of Friends star Matthew Perry to crime thrillers, supernatural horror and family comedies, streaming platforms have something for viewers with different tastes.
The lineup includes titles such as The One About Matthew Perry, Akka, Nocturne, Obsession and How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents. Here is a complete look at the 12 movies and shows arriving between October 26 and November 1, along with their release dates, streaming platforms and key cast members.
OTT Releases This Week: Full List and Streaming Platforms
| Title | Streaming platform | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | Netflix | October 26, 2026 |
| The One About Matthew Perry | Netflix | October 27, 2026 |
| Drive – The Pretenders | Prime Video | October 28, 2026 |
| Baththa | Netflix | October 29, 2026 |
| Akka | Netflix | October 30, 2026 |
| Apocalypse Z: New World | Prime Video | October 30, 2026 |
| Dead-End Job | Netflix | October 30, 2026 |
| How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents | Netflix | October 30, 2026 |
| Meethe Mein Kya Hai | Netflix | October 30, 2026 |
| Nocturne | Apple TV | October 30, 2026 |
| Obsession | JioHotstar | October 30, 2026 |
| Rudravanam PS | ZEE5 | October 30, 2026 |
Netflix Releases: ‘Minimum Wage’, ‘Akka’ and More
1. Minimum Wage – October 26
Minimum Wage follows a group of teenagers attempting to keep a neighbourhood pizza shop running while balancing school, a demanding boss and low-paying jobs. With episodes running for approximately 12 minutes each, the series offers a short-form viewing experience. It is based on the YouTube series American High Shorts.
Cast: Grace Reiter, Randall Park
Streaming on: Netflix
2. The One About Matthew Perry – October 27
This three-part documentary explores the life of Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends. It looks beyond his television fame to examine his personal journey and prolonged struggle with addiction. Family archive footage and photographs feature in the documentary, offering a closer look at his life.
The release arrives one day before the third anniversary of the actor’s death.
Featuring: Mia Perry Bowick, David Pressman
Streaming on: Netflix
3. Drive – The Pretenders – October 28
This German romantic drama centres on Sarah, a young race car mechanic who dreams of becoming a professional driver. To improve her chances, she pretends to be engaged to Dante, one of the most talked-about names in Formula 1. However, the arrangement becomes complicated when their pretend relationship begins to feel genuine.
The film is based on Tamara Lush’s Wattpad novel Drive.
Cast: Lisa-Marie Koroll, Amin Baahmed
Streaming on: Prime Video
4. Baththa – October 29
Set in Madras during the mid-1980s, Baththa blends gangster comedy with emotional drama. Vijay Sethupathi plays a feared local ruffian in the Tamil film, which explores a world shaped by crime and personal relationships.
The film originally arrived in theatres on October 1 and makes its OTT debut later this month.
Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose
Streaming on: Netflix
5. Akka – October 30
Set in the 1980s, Akka takes place in Pernuru, a fictional South Indian city governed by women for generations. Bhavani and Rudra, two powerful gangster queens, control the city until rising tensions and a new threat begin to challenge their authority.
Produced by YRF Entertainment, the series marks Dharmaraj Shetty’s directorial debut.
Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte
Streaming on: Netflix
6. Dead-End Job – October 30
This Korean mystery-horror series follows Hyeok-jun, a man struggling with debt who discovers a part-time job offering 50 times the usual hourly wage. The opportunity comes through an unusual agency, but the exceptionally high pay comes with a dangerous condition: every shift could put his life at risk.
His first assignment takes him to what appears to be an ordinary convenience store. The eight-episode series combines mystery with horror as the nature of the job unfolds.
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Go Min-si
Streaming on: Netflix
7. How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents – October 30
A spin-off of the South African comedy How to Ruin Christmas: The Kandasamys, this film follows an interracial couple who become engaged just days before Diwali. Their engagement brings two very different families together, creating complications as they prepare to meet.
Mmabatho must navigate an unfamiliar culture while trying to resolve the problems she has set in motion. The film combines family relationships, cultural differences and festive chaos.
Cast: Rosemary Zimu-Mngani, Kyle Clark
Streaming on: Netflix
8. Meethe Mein Kya Hai – October 30
Meethe Mein Kya Hai centres on a large family gathering at their grandmother’s home for Diwali. Amid the celebrations, family members experience the familiar mix of noise, disagreements and small moments that become lasting memories.
The slice-of-life drama marks the directorial debut of Radhika Bansal and focuses on family dynamics during the festive season.
Cast: Rohini Hattangadi, Ritwik Bhowmik
Streaming on: Netflix
Other OTT Releases: ‘Apocalypse Z’, ‘Nocturne’ and More
9. Apocalypse Z: New World – October 30
The sequel to the 2024 Spanish zombie hit moves the story to the Canary Islands, which have become Europe’s last safe refuge following the outbreak. As the survivors face difficult circumstances, shifting loyalties force them to consider what they are willing to do to stay alive.
Compared with its predecessor’s horror elements, the new instalment places greater emphasis on action.
Cast: Carlos Alcaide, Julia Martínez
Streaming on: Prime Video
10. Nocturne – October 30
Based on Lars Kepler’s crime novels Lazarus and The Sandman, Nocturne follows detective Jonah Lynn and FBI agent Saga Bauer as they pursue serial killer Jurek Walter, played by Stephen Graham.
The series consists of 10 episodes. The first two are scheduled to premiere on October 30, with subsequent episodes arriving every Friday until December 25.
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz
Streaming on: Apple TV
11. Obsession – October 30
Obsession explores the darker side of love, examining how affection can develop into control against a supernatural backdrop. After performing strongly at the box office earlier this year, the film is set to reach Indian audiences in its original, uncut version.
Viewers can stream the horror film in English and Hindi from 7 pm.
Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette
Streaming on: JioHotstar
12. Rudravanam PS – October 30
This Telugu crime thriller begins with a missing person case and the discovery of a headless body. Sub-inspector Sivakumar, an honest police officer, must investigate the mystery and uncover the truth behind a case involving power and prejudice.
The series consists of seven episodes and combines criminal investigation with questions of influence and social bias.
Cast: Naresh Agastya, Banerjee
Streaming on: ZEE5
Which OTT Releases Should You Watch This Week?
The October 26–November 1 streaming lineup covers a wide range of genres, from the personal story of Matthew Perry to the suspense of Nocturne and Rudravanam PS. Viewers looking for horror can choose Obsession or Dead-End Job, while those in the mood for festive entertainment can explore How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents and Meethe Mein Kya Hai.
With new titles arriving throughout the week, viewers can plan their watchlist around their preferred genres and make the most of the Halloween and Diwali season.