OTT releases this week: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 and more

This week, on a silver platter, we have a hijacking, a dark fantasy world, a war between machines and humanity, a crime-solving comedy trio and a red-hot slice of Mumbai’s underworld. First up is Netflix’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, which takes us back to the seven-day hijacking of an Indian airliner by five jihadist terrorists. Next up is Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, which continues to follow the rise of Dark Lord Sauron and the creation of more Rings of Power. Next up is the anime version of the popular Terminator series, which sees the future of humanity in the hands of a time-traveling soldier. This is followed by Selena Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building, which returns for its fourth season on Hotstar with more thrills and laughs. Another notable release is Zee5’s Murshid, which sees us meet Kay Kay Menon’s don avatar in the criminal underbelly of Mumbai.

Top OTT Releases This Week (August 26 – September 1)

With that, here are the best binge-worthy OTT releases of the week that you can stream this long weekend! Don’t forget to scroll down for the full list of this week’s releases from major platforms.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijacking

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Genre: Thriller

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Vijay Verma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, Anupam Tripathi, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava Rajeev Thakur

The show recreates the terrifying hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 on December 24, 1999. Originally en route from Kathmandu to Delhi, the plane was hijacked by five terrorists, forcing Captain Devi Sharan to make a multiple-stop flight to Afghanistan. The hijackers demanded the release of three terrorists held in Indian jails. Based on Captain Sharan’s personal account, “Flight Into Fear: The Captain’s Story,” this gripping six-episode thriller offers a chilling glimpse into the ordeal. The show also marks director Anubhav Sinha’s debut in the web series industry.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Where to watch: Prime Video

Cast: Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle

The second season of The Rings of Power continues the story, following the rise of Dark Lord Sauron to power after being exposed and banished by Galadriel. With no allies, Sauron uses his cunning to create the Rings of Power, with the goal of dominating Middle-earth. Disguising himself as Annatar, he manipulates Elven smiths into forging the Rings, leading to an impending battle. Meanwhile, the Dwarves, led by King Durin III, face internal conflict as their lust for the Rings grows, threatening their stability.

Terminator Zero

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Genre: Anime, Adventure, Action

Where to watch: Netflix

Starring: Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, Sonoya Mizuno, André Holland, Ann Dowd

In 2022, a raging war has left only a handful of human survivors and an endless army of ruling machines. A soldier is sent back to 1997 to protect scientist Malcolm Lee, whose AI creation, Kokoro, could rival the menacing Skynet and save humanity’s future. But as Lee struggles with the ethics of his invention, his family becomes the target of a ruthless Terminator, threatening humanity’s future.

Only Murders in the Building Season 4

Release Date: August 27, 2024

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Where to watch: Hotstar

Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Jane Lynch, Meryl Streep, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber, Lilian Rebelo, Eva Longoria

The beloved trio is back! Charles, Oliver and Mabel find themselves entangled in a new, twisting murder mystery after Charles’ stunt double, Sazz, meets a shocking death. As they delve deeper into the case, they navigate the glamorous world of Hollywood, where their hit podcast is being adapted into a movie. But as they search for answers, they begin to suspect that Sazz’s murder was just a smokescreen—and that Charles may have been the real target all along.

Murshid

Release Date: August 30th

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Where to watch: Zee5

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Tanuj Virwani, Vedika Bhandari, Zakir Hussain, Anang Desai, Rajesh Shringarpure, Karamveer Choudhary

Kay Kay Menon stars as a retired mafia boss who is dragged back into the treacherous world of crime after decades of silence. When his innocent police officer son is drawn into a deadly conspiracy, Murshid must summon his old strength and wits to protect him. As enemies become ruthless and allies betray, he navigates Mumbai’s murky underworld where loyalty is a luxury and survival a daily struggle. Menon was last seen in JioCinema’s Shekhar Home, where he played a detective.

List of other OTT releases this week

While the films and movies listed above are among the biggest releases this week, they’re not the only ones. Here’s a comprehensive list of new releases from major streaming platforms . You can also check out our Entertainment Hub for upcoming releases.