The October weekend comes with a packed OTT lineup featuring new films, returning anime favourites and documentaries across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play and Apple TV+. With releases scheduled between October 2 and 4, viewers can choose from romance and thrillers to sports stories, martial arts and adventure.
Here are the major titles arriving on streaming platforms this weekend.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit — JioHotstar
Release date: October 2
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju headline this Malayalam romantic comedy. The story follows Ashley, who returns from abroad and finds his emotions stirred up when a wedding takes place next door. The film combines romance with family and neighbourhood drama.
Pooja Meri Jaan — ZEE5
Release date: October 2
Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi lead this Hindi thriller. Pooja turns down a man whose interest in her gradually becomes disturbing. When his death results in allegations being levelled against her, she turns to the legal system to prove her innocence.
Schumacher ’94: The Birth of a Legend — Netflix
Release date: October 2
Formula 1 fans can revisit one of Michael Schumacher’s defining seasons through this documentary. It focuses on his 1994 campaign, the year in which he secured his first F1 world championship and emerged as one of the sport’s major names.
Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend — Lionsgate Play
Release date: October 2
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Hong Kong, the martial arts film follows Ip Man as he seeks to build a Wing Chun school. His efforts run into opposition from competing martial arts masters and powerful interests involved in a redevelopment project.
Kill Jackie — Prime Video
Release date: October 2
Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price, a former international drug smuggler who has managed to stay away from her dangerous past for two decades. Her peaceful existence comes crashing down when seven assassins are assigned to hunt her.
The Last First: Winter K2 — Apple TV+
Release date: October 2
The documentary takes viewers into the dangerous 2021 winter expedition to K2. It follows climbers including John Snorri Sigurjónsson and Pakistani mountaineers Ali Sadpara and Sajid Sadpara as they attempt to conquer one of the world’s most challenging peaks during the harsh winter season.
Aoashi Season 2 — Netflix
Release date: October 4
The football anime returns with another season following young player Ashito Aoi. After making his way into the competitive world of football, Ashito continues working on his game while chasing his ambitions at the national level.
Blue Box Season 2 — Netflix
Release date: October 4
The romantic sports anime returns with Taiki and Chinatsu at the centre of the story. As Taiki’s feelings for the basketball player deepen, the series continues to explore their relationship alongside the pressures and challenges of competitive school sports.
Weekend OTT Picks
Whether you are in the mood for a romantic comedy, a suspenseful thriller, Japanese anime or a real-life sporting and adventure story, this weekend’s OTT schedule offers plenty of variety. With six titles arriving on October 2 and two more following on October 4, viewers have several fresh options to add to their streaming list.