August 2025 promises a vibrant mix of content across streaming platforms, offering something for everyone. From gripping espionage thrillers and emotional dramas to star-studded comedies and sci-fi adventures, this month's OTT releases span multiple languages and genres. Here's a look at what's arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, and even YouTube.
Netflix OTT Releases In August
My Oxford Year, Aug.1
This romantic drama stars Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest as a passionate student-professor pair navigating love and life in Oxford. Based on Julia Whelan's novel, the story follows Anna, an American scholar whose academic ambitions are challenged by unexpected romance.
Wednesday Season 2 – Part 1, Aug. 6
Jenna Ortega returns as the dark and quirky Wednesday Addams. This season dives deeper into her life at Nevermore Academy, where a new mystery unfolds after a series of violent events. Familiar faces from Season 1 reprise their roles.
Stolen: Heist of the Century, Aug. 8
From the creators of The Tinder Swindler and American Nightmare, this gripping documentary unpacks the story of the world's most legendary diamond heist — a real-life thriller that outshines fiction.
Saare Jahan Se Accha, Aug. 13
A patriotic thriller starring Pratik Gandhi and Tillotama Shome, this show explores the intense world of intelligence operations. It portrays how small delays in decision-making can have massive national consequences.
Hostage, Aug. 21
In this limited series, the British prime minister's husband is abducted, triggering a high-stakes investigation. As the crisis deepens, the French president receives threats, setting off a political thriller.
Maa, release date not announced
Kajol headlines this supernatural drama about a mother fighting to save her daughter from a demonic force.
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Housefull 5, Aug. 1
The comedy franchise continues aboard a luxury cruise ship, where chaos ensues after a billionaire's death leads to a confusing inheritance chase. Featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh and more, this comedy promises plenty of twists and mistaken identities.
Arabia Kadali, Aug. 8
This Telugu series follows fishermen from opposing villages who end up imprisoned abroad after drifting into international waters. A gripping drama about survival and solidarity, it promises emotional depth and social commentary.
Butterfly, Aug. 13
Daniel Dae Kim leads this action-packed thriller as a spy hunted by an assassin over a past decision that resurfaces with deadly consequences. Based on the 2015 graphic novel, the series unfolds across South Korea and the US, with dialogue in both Korean and English.
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Mickey 17, Aug. 1
Robert Pattinson stars as a cloned worker sent to colonise a frozen planet, only to discover he's easily replaceable. This high-concept sci-fi thriller explores identity, survival, and rebellion in deep space.
Salakaar, Aug. 8
A high-octane espionage thriller unfolding across two timelines — 1978 and 2025 — this eight-part series explores India's secret nuclear-era missions. Packed with action, it offers a gripping look at intelligence operations through a historical lens.
Alien: Earth, Aug. 12
Set just two years before the events of Ridley Scott's Alien (1979), this sci-fi horror series traces the chaos after a space vessel crash-lands on Earth. Featuring Sydney Chandler and Adarsh Gourav, it blends horror, suspense, and survival.
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