Friday OTT New Releases (August 16, 2024): New Movies And Shows On Netflix, Amazon Prime, And Disney+ Hotstar

The second half of August is upon us, and our OTT screens are about to be blessed with some binge-worthy OTT releases this Friday, August 16, 2024. There is no better time than this long weekend ahead to dive into some great new content. This week’s lineup has a fantastic mix of movies and shows that you won’t want to miss. Check out a few top picks that should definitely be on your watchlist.

Friday OTT New Releases(August 16, 2024)

Here is the list of the new OTT releases for this Friday, August 16, 2024:

‘Pearl,’ Netflix(IMDb Rating: 7.0/10)

‘Pearl’ is a psychological horror thriller that acts as a prequel to Ti West's 2022 film ‘X.’ It follows a young woman from a Texas farm who aspires to become a movie star. As her ambition intensifies, her fixation spirals into a series of violent acts on her family's farm. Starring Mia Goth in the lead role, with David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, and Matthew Sunderland in supporting roles, ‘Pearl’ will be available for streaming on Netflix starting August 16, 2024. The film currently holds a 7-star rating on IMDb.

‘Bel Air’ Season 3, JioCinema (IMDb Rating: 6.4/10)

Step away from the usual thrillers and romantic dramas and dive into the coming-of-age drama, ‘Bel-Air.’ This series follows Will Smith (Jabari Banks), a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he relocates to one of Los Angeles' most affluent neighbourhoods. The new season delves into his evolving relationship with his relative, Carlton (played by Olly Sholotan). Catch the latest season starting August 16, 2024, on JioCinema. The show currently holds a 6.4 rating on IMDb.

‘Chamak: The Conclusion,’ SonyLiv (IMDb Rating: 7.0/10)

‘Chamak: The Conclusion’ is an upcoming musical thriller drama that follows Kaala as he returns to Punjab with a quest to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder. The series explores the sinister side of Punjab's music industry. The second season features returning stars Paramvir Singh Cheema, Manoj Pahwa, Mohit Malik, and Isha Talwar. With an IMDb rating of 7, the show will be available for streaming on SonyLiv starting August 16, 2024.

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‘The Union,’ Netflix

When a high-school ex-girlfriend reappears in his life, Mike, a construction worker from New York, gets caught in an unexpected and high-stakes situation. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, the film promises to be a thrilling ride. While it doesn't have an IMDb rating yet, you can catch it on Netflix starting August 16, 2024.

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'I Can't Live Without You,' Netflix

‘I Can’t Live Without You’ follows the journey of a workaholic whose life takes a dramatic turn when his wife gives him an ultimatum after his job-related actions spoil a family gathering. Faced with a tough choice between saving his marriage and prioritising his lucrative career, he must decide what comes next. This film is among the new OTT releases coming this week. Although it doesn’t yet have an IMDb rating, it will be available for streaming on Netflix starting August 16, 2024.