OTT Releases This Week (December 23–29, 2024): 5 New Movies And TV Shows To Watch On Netflix, Prime Video, And More

Here are the top five OTT releases you should add to your watchlist this week.

OTT Releases This Week (December 23–29, 2024)

‘Doctor Who: Joy To The World’- Disney+Hotstar

In ‘Doctor Who: Joy to the World,’ the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) teams up with Joy Almondo (Nicola Coughlan), a hotel guest whose routine check-in turns into a dazzling adventure through the Time Hotel. This 41st-century marvel offers its elite clientele the ultimate luxury. Amid the hotel’s opulent splendour, they cross paths with Melnak (Jonathan Aris), a Silurian carrying a briefcase that hides the Star Seed, an artefact of unimaginable power.

Chaos ensues as time portals unleash unexpected threats, dinosaurs, for one, while the Doctor and Joy race to stop the arms tycoons of Villengard, whose sinister scheme could shatter humanity’s timeline. This thrilling Christmas special premieres on Disney+ Hotstar on December 25, 2024.

‘Origin’- Netflix

Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay masterfully adapts Isabel Wilkerson’s groundbreaking book, ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,’ into a poignant cinematic exploration of history, humanity, and resilience. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor shines as Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist grappling with profound personal loss while unravelling the deep-rooted caste systems that have shaped societies across the globe.

Her journey traverses the haunting remnants of Nazi Germany, the entrenched caste hierarchies of India, and the enduring racial inequalities in the United States. This compelling film premieres on Netflix on December 25, 2024.

‘Squid Game Season 2’- Netflix

The global sensation ‘Squid Game’ returns with its highly anticipated second season. The story picks up three years after Seong Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) hard-fought victory, as he reenters the deadly competition with a mission to dismantle the sinister organisation from within. This season introduces new contestants, including Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-geun, who face a series of increasingly perilous games for the coveted 45.6 billion won prize.

The narrative delves deeper into the shadowy operations behind the games, uncovering their mysterious origins and the company’s dark agenda. The thrilling new season premieres on Netflix on December 26, 2024.

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‘Singham Again’- Amazon Prime Video

The fifth instalment in Shetty’s Cop Universe franchise, ‘Singham Again,’ sees DCP Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn) take on a new foe, Zubair Hafeez (Arjun Kapoor), the vengeful grandson of terrorist Omar Hafeez (Jackie Shroff). When Zubair kidnaps Singham’s wife, Avni (Kareena Kapoor Khan), Singham embarks on an unrelenting mission to rescue her and take down Zubair’s criminal empire. Joining him are DCP Veer Sooryavanshi (Akshay Kumar), Inspector Sangram ‘Simmba’ Bhalerao (Ranveer Singh), DCP Shakti Shetty (Deepika Padukone), and ACP Satya Bali (Tiger Shroff), as the team confronts high-stakes challenges inspired by elements from the Ramayana.

The action-packed film will be streaming on Prime Video from December 27, 2024.

‘Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar’- Zee5

In ‘Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar,’ Ved (Sharib Hashmi) is on a frantic search for his missing wife, Meera, who he believes has mysteriously disappeared. However, his world is turned upside down when a woman, played by Anupriya Goenka, suddenly appears recognised by everyone, including Ved’s daughter, as Meera. Despite overwhelming evidence supporting her identity, Ved insists she is not his wife.

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As he unravels cryptic clues, he questions the fine line between reality and illusion. His journey becomes even more complex when a sceptical police officer (Aamir Dalvi) casts doubt on Ved’s claims, heightening the psychological tension. With each new revelation, Ved is pulled deeper into a chilling mystery, inching closer to an unsettling truth about who Meera truly is.

The gripping thriller will begin streaming on Zee5 on December 27, 2024.

As we wrap up 2024, these thrilling OTT releases are the perfect way to end the year on a high note. Whether you're in the mood for action, drama, or suspense, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this festive week.