Housefull 5 To Bakaiti: 17 Must-Watch OTT Releases This Week (July 29–Aug 2)
Watch Housefull 5, Bakaiti, Black Bag & more this week on Netflix, Prime Video & beyond. Full OTT release guide for July 29–August 2, 2025.
From offbeat rom-coms to true crime documentaries, this week's OTT lineup is nothing short of a streaming extravaganza. Whether you're in the mood for courtroom drama, espionage, reality show chaos, or a dive into global legends and viral phenomena, these releases across Netflix, Jio Hotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and Apple TV+ promise a wide variety of storytelling.
Black Bag
Release Date: July 29
Platform: Jio Hotstar
An espionage thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, Black Bag follows British intelligence officer George Woodhouse as he grapples with the ultimate dilemma — loyalty to his country or to his wife, who is suspected of treason.
Beyond the Bar
Release Date: August 2
Platform: Netflix
A must-watch for K-drama lovers, Beyond the Bar follows a rookie and a veteran lawyer navigating power struggles and personal challenges in a high-stakes law firm.
Chief of War
Release Date: August 1
Jason Momoa stars in this historical epic about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, told through the eyes of an Indigenous warrior. Expect breathtaking visuals and a gripping tale of resistance and identity.
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51
Release Date: July 29
Platform: Netflix
This bizarrely entertaining documentary explores the viral 2019 internet movement that aimed to 'storm" the secretive military base, Area 51. What began as a meme spiraled into a desert gathering that baffled officials.
Bakaiti
Release Date: August 2
Set in old Ghaziabad, Bakaiti is a heartwarming dramedy about a struggling family who decides to rent out a room for extra cash — but the new tenant brings surprises they didn't bargain for. Featuring Rajesh Tailang and Sheeba Chaddha.
Conversations With A Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
Release Date: July 30
Platform: Netflix
The fourth installment of this bone-chilling docuseries revisits the horrifying 1970s murders committed by David Berkowitz. Newly unearthed audio recordings delve into his disturbed psyche.
Pati Patni Aur Panga
Release Date: August 2
Real-life celebrity couples compete in outrageous relationship challenges that test their patience, understanding, and love in this hilarious new reality show.
Glass Heart
Release Date: August 1
Platform: Netflix
A Japanese musical drama centered around Akane, an ousted college drummer, who finds a second chance with a new band. A rhythmic tale of dreams, loss, and self-discovery.
Twisted Metal – Season 2
Release Date: August 1
The post-apocalyptic vehicular combat saga returns with even more chaos. John and Quiet enter Calypso's deadly tournament, where John's reunion with his long-lost sister Dollface may be the key to survival — or destruction.
Housefull 5
Release Date: August 1
The comedy franchise gets a suspenseful makeover. With imposters, inheritance, and eerie murders, Housefull 5 blends laughs with psychological games — a wild ride with familiar faces in unfamiliar trouble.
WWE: Unreal
Release Date: July 29
Platform: Netflix
Step behind the curtain of professional wrestling. WWE: Unreal takes viewers inside the chaotic lives of 10 WWE stars, revealing the emotional highs, backstage rivalries, and raw pressure they endure.
My Oxford Year
Release Date: August 1
Platform: Netflix
Based on Julia Whelan's bestselling novel, this romantic drama follows a determined American student navigating ambition, academia, and an unexpected love affair at Oxford. Starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest.
Leanne
Release Date: July 31
Platform: Netflix
Comedian Leanne Morgan headlines this feel-good sitcom about a recently divorced Southern mom rebuilding her life with humor, resilience, and relatable chaos.
Super Sara
Release Date: August 2
Platform: Jio Hotstar
A biographical miniseries chronicling the life of Sara Montiel — Spain's first international screen legend. Follow her bold journey from stardom to scandal in a story packed with glamour and grit.
Battle of Culiacán: Heirs of the Cartel
Release Date: July 30
Platform: Jio Hotstar
A riveting docuseries examining the violent fallout from the attempted capture of Ovidio Guzmán, son of drug lord El Chapo. This tense political-criminal exposé will leave you stunned.
Unspeakable Sins
Release Date: July 31
Platform: Netflix
This dark Spanish thriller follows Helena, a woman whose affair with a younger man turns into a dangerous spiral of manipulation and survival. Gripping and psychological, it stars Zuria Vega and Andrés Baida.
Perfect Match – Season 3
Release Date: August 2 (new episodes every Friday until August 15)
Platform: Netflix
Reality dating gets even messier in the latest season of Perfect Match. Stars from The Bachelor, Love Island USA, and Siesta Key mingle, flirt, and strategize in a chaotic quest for compatibility.
With a mix of fact and fiction, drama and delight, action and absurdity, this week's OTT offerings cater to every palate. Whether you want to dive into ancient wars, contemporary love stories, high-stakes reality, or twisted thrillers, you'll be spoiled for choice. Happy bingeing!
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