Streaming this week: Top Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar & Other picks you can’t miss

Looking to refresh your watchlist? This week’s newest OTT releases on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and others are perfect for a cozy weekend marathon with your squad.

Rivers Of Fate

Rivers of Fate follows the harrowing journey of Janalice, a teenage girl kidnapped by a sex trafficking ring in Brazil’s Amazon. Her mother’s relentless search collides with a reluctant river gang leader’s path, as they join forces to rescue Janalice and bring down the criminal network behind her abduction.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English & Others

Date: August 20, 2025

The Map That Leads To You

A European trip becomes transformative for Heather when she meets Jack, sparking a romance filled with passion, secrets, and soul-searching decisions. Her journey will change everything. The movie is based on JP Moninger’s novel.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: English & Others

Date: August 20, 2025

Death Inc.

A still from the Netflix series Death Inc.

A power-hungry protege tries to seize control of the Torregrosa Funeral Home after its founder’s death, only to find himself answering to the unexpected: the founder’s widow.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 21, 2025

One Hit Wonder

When dreams collide with second chances, Entoy (Khalil Ramos) and Lorina (Sue Ramirez) embark on a journey through the ’90s OPM world — but will their pursuit of fame end in triumph or trial?

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 21, 2025

The Alto Knights

In postwar New York, mob legends Frank Costello and Vito Genovese wage a ruthless war for dominance. Friendship turns to betrayal, setting off a deadly chain of events that redefines organized crime.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: English

Date: August 21, 2025

Abandoned Man

Fresh out of prison for a crime he didn’t commit, a man reconnects with his fractured family and finds redemption through an unexpected connection with his niece.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 22, 2025

Long Story Short

Long Story Short, from the creator of BoJack Horseman, is an animated comedy that follows the Schwooper siblings across the years—a time-hopping portrait of one family’s love, loss, and everything in between.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 22, 2025

The Truth About Jussie Smollett?

The Truth About Jussie Smollett? Revisits the infamous case with new interviews and alleged evidence, inviting audiences to reconsider everything they thought they knew.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 22, 2025

Aema

Aema is a bold new Korean drama set in the 1980s, chronicling the chaotic, behind-the-scenes world of Korea’s film industry during the making of the country’s first erotic blockbuster, Madame Aema. Blending comedy and drama, the series explores fierce rivalries, creative clashes, and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated era of cinema.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English & Others

Date: August 22, 2025

Thalaivan Thalaivii

This Tamil romantic comedy follows two headstrong lovers as they navigate a fiery, passion-fueled relationship filled with love, conflict, and emotional highs and lows. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu, Roshini Haripriyan, Myna Nandhini, and Kaali Venkat in key roles.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: Tamil & Others

Date: August 22, 2025

Maareesan

In this feel-good Tamil comedy, a man teams up with a quirky middle-aged traveller for a road trip from Nagercoil to Tiruvannamalai, a ride that brings laughter, chaos, and unexpected life lessons. Featuring a stellar cast including Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu, and Kovai Sarala.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: Tamil & Others

Date: August 22, 2025

Kothapallilo Okappudu

What begins as a simple search for a dancer spirals into chaos when the townsfolk misinterpret a man’s pursuit as a mad dash through the village.

Where to watch: AhaVideo

Language: Telugu

Date: August 22, 2025

F1: The Movie

Once Formula 1’s most promising driver, Sonny Hayes’s career was cut short by a tragic crash in the ’90s. Now, thirty years later, a struggling team owner offers him a second chance. Partnered with a fierce rookie, Sonny embarks on a path of redemption—one that proves he can’t win alone. The movie will be available for rent on August 22, 2025.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Language: English

Date: August 22, 2025

Peacemaker: Season 2

Peacemaker Season 2 explores a new dimension where Peacemaker finds the life he’s longed for, pushing him to face his past and shape his destiny. Featuring John Cena and an all-star cast, the first episode drops August 22 on JioHotstar, followed by weekly episodes every Thursday.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Language: English & Others

Date: August 22, 2025

Hot Milk

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Spanish coast, Hot Milk, adapted from Deborah Levy’s novel, explores a tense mother-daughter relationship shaken by an enigmatic visitor. Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s directorial debut features Emma Mackey, Fiona Shaw, and Vicky Krieps.

Where to watch: MUBI

Language: English

Date: August 22, 2025

Night of the Zoopocalypse

A meteor crash at a zoo unleashes a deadly virus, turning animals into zombies one by one. Only a mountain lion and a wolf stand between chaos and survival—if they can set aside their differences and team up.

Where to watch: Peacock

Language: English

Date: August 22, 2025

On Swift Horses

Muriel and Lee’s post-war life is tested when Lee’s magnetic but troubled gambler brother arrives, harbouring secrets that could destroy their hard-won stability.

Where to watch: Netflix

Language: English

Date: August 23, 2025