Sitaare Zameen Par, Wednesday Season 2 And More: Must-Watch OTT Releases This Week
Sitaare Zameen Par is now streaming on YouTube, and Wednesday Season 2 drops on Netflix this week. Check out all the top OTT releases across platforms.
This week's streaming lineup is rich in genres and star power—ranging from emotional drama and gothic mystery to gripping heists, dark comedies, and true crime exposés. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Apple TV+, JioHotstar, and Lionsgate Play are bringing something for every viewer. Here's what you should add to your watchlist:
1. Sitaare Zameen Par
Platform: YouTube (Rent)
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Experience a heartwarming cinematic journey that celebrates childhood, learning differences, and the quiet power of empathy. Sitaare Zameen Par is now available in multiple Indian languages for the first time on YouTube. The film's gentle storytelling and emotional depth continue to inspire new generations, reaffirming the importance of understanding and inclusion in education and parenting.
2. Wednesday – Season 2
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 6, 2025
The beloved Tim Burton gothic dramedy returns, this time with Wednesday Addams voluntarily heading back to Nevermore Academy. But nothing unfolds as she expects. Between murder mysteries, monstrous twists, and brooding romance, this season deepens the eerie charm that made Season 1 a cultural phenomenon. Expect Wednesday's signature wit, gory tension, and another round of secrets buried in the shadows.
3. The Pickup
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: August 6, 2025
Directed by Tim Story, this action comedy features Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson as armored truck drivers caught in a chaotic casino heist led by criminal mastermind Zoe (Keke Palmer). With Eva Longoria and Keke Palmer adding sparkle and sass, The Pickup blends screwball energy, slick action, and generational comedy in equal measure.
4. Mickey 17
Platform: JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium)
Release Date: August 7, 2025
From Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho comes this bold sci-fi black comedy starring Robert Pattinson as a clone sent on a space mission, only to question his existence and identity. Mixing existential dread with dark humor and philosophical weight, Mickey 17 is a mind-bending genre experiment you won't want to miss.
5. Stolen: Heist of the Century
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 8, 2025
A jaw-dropping documentary exploring one of the most audacious diamond heists in history. Featuring never-before-seen interviews with the Antwerp detectives and the alleged mastermind behind the 2003 heist, the film reconstructs the criminal genius and global fallout of this real-life thriller. Crime buffs, rejoice!
6. Salakaar
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Told across two timelines—1978 and 2025—this espionage thriller stars Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy in a tale of unfinished missions and buried secrets. As Adhir, a former undercover spy turned National Security Advisor, confronts the ghosts of his past, Salakaar explores themes of national identity, betrayal, and geopolitical stakes.
7. Love Hurts
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Ke Huy Quan leads this gritty thriller as a former criminal turned realtor trying to leave his past behind. When his ex-partner reemerges with a haunting message and his crime-lord brother resurfaces, Marvin must face the ghosts he's tried to forget. Featuring a star-studded cast, including Ariana DeBose and Daniel Wu, Love Hurts is a tale of redemption soaked in secrets and suspense.
8. Platonic – Season 2
Platform: Apple TV+
Release Date: August 6, 2025
A warm, witty continuation of the hit series about two friends navigating life, boundaries, and evolving adulthood. Platonic explores how emotionally close—but strictly non-romantic—friendships can complicate everything, even as they bring healing. Smart writing and tender performances make this an understated gem.
9. SEC Football: Any Given Saturday
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: August 5, 2025
This gripping sports docuseries dives into the world of Southeastern Conference (SEC) college football, offering raw, behind-the-scenes glimpses into players' lives, locker room camaraderie, and the immense pressures of game-day glory. Whether you're a football fan or a sucker for underdog stories, this one scores.
10. Marc Maron: Panicked
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 2, 2025
Veteran comedian Marc Maron takes on global anxiety and modern absurdities in his latest stand-up special. Known for his raw, self-deprecating humor, Maron unpacks aging, politics, grief, and cancel culture in this painfully funny—and painfully real—performance.
11. Code of Silence
Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release Date: August 3, 2025
Led by Rose Ayling-Ellis, this groundbreaking British crime drama centers on Alison, a deaf woman pulled into the world of criminal investigation. Fusing accessibility with high-stakes storytelling, Code of Silence is a fresh, inclusive twist on the genre that's both thrilling and emotionally charged.
12. The Yogurt Shop Murders
Platform: JioHotstar
Release Date: August 4, 2025
A disturbing true-crime docuseries revisiting the 1991 Texas tragedy where four teenage girls were brutally murdered in a yogurt shop. The series explores the flawed investigation, community trauma, and lingering questions that still haunt the families. A chilling watch for true crime aficionados.
Final Take
From long-awaited returns like Wednesday to emotional dramas like Sitaare Zameen Par and cutting-edge sci-fi like Mickey 17, this week's releases promise a spectrum of emotional and cinematic depth. Whether you're in the mood for noir thrillers, heartfelt comedy, or real-life crime, your weekend binge menu is officially set.
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