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OTT Releases This Week: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, and More

OTT Releases This Week: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, and More

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Written by Vaibhavi Mishra, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 29 August 2024 12:32 IST

OTT Releases This Week: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, and More

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The Rings of Power Season 2 is also available to stream in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam

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This week, we have on a platter a plane hijack, a dark fantasy world, a war between machines and humanity, a comical crime-solving trio, and a piping hot slice of Mumbai underworld. The first one is Netflix's IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, where we are taken back to the seven-day-long hijack of an Indian airplane by five Jihadi terrorists. Next is Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, where we continue to follow the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron and the creation of more Rings of Power. Next in line is the anime version of the popular Terminator series, where the future of humanity lies in the hands of a time-travelling soldier. This is followed by Selena Gomez's Only Murders in the Building, returning for the fourth season on Hotstar, with more thrill and laughter. Another notable release is Zee5's Murshid, where we meet Kay Kay Menon's don avatar in Mumbai's crime underbelly.

Top OTT Releases This Week (August 26 – September 1)

With that, here are the top binge-worthy OTT releases of the week, which you can stream this long weekend! Don't forget to scroll below for the complete list of releases this week from major platforms.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Genre: Thriller

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Vijay Verma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, Anupam Tripathi, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava Rajeev Thakur

The show recreates the harrowing hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 on December 24, 1999. Originally bound from Kathmandu to Delhi, the plane was commandeered by five terrorists, forcing Captain Devi Sharan to divert to Afghanistan with multiple stops. The hijackers demanded the release of three terrorists held in Indian prisons. This gripping six-episode thriller is adapted from Captain Sharan's firsthand account, "Flight Into Fear: The Captain's Story", offering a chilling glimpse into the ordeal. The show also marks director Anubhav Sinha's debut in the web series sector.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Cast: Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle

The second season of The Rings of Power continues the story, following the Dark Lord Sauron's rise to power after being exposed and banished by Galadriel. Without allies, Sauron uses his cunning to create the Rings of Power, aiming to dominate Middle-earth. He disguises himself as Annatar, manipulating elven smiths to forge the Rings, leading to a looming battle. Meanwhile, the dwarves, led by King Durin III, face internal conflict as their desire for the Rings grows, threatening their stability.

Terminator Zero

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Genre: Anime, Adventure, Action

Where to Watch: Netflix

Cast: Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, Sonoya Mizuno, André Holland, Ann Dowd

In 2022, a raging war resulted in just a handful of human survivors and an endless army of ruling machines. A soldier is sent back to 1997 to protect scientist Malcolm Lee, whose AI creation, Kokoro, could rival the menacing Skynet and save the future of humanity. However, as Lee grapples with the ethics of his invention, his family becomes the target of a relentless Terminator, threatening the future of humanity.

Only Murders in the Building Season 4

Release Date: August 27, 2024

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Where to Watch: Hotstar

Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jane Lynch, Meryl Streep, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber, Lilian Rebelo, Eva Longoria

The beloved trio is back! Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are entangled in a new, intricate murder mystery after Charles' stunt double, Sazz, meets a shocking demise. As they delve deeper into the case, they navigate the glamorous world of Hollywood, where their hit podcast is being adapted into a feature film. But as they dig for answers, they begin to suspect that Sazz's murder might have been a mere smokescreen - and Charles could have been the real target all along.

Murshid

Release Date: August 30

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Where to Watch: Zee5

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Tanuj Virwani, Vedika Bhandari, Zakir Hussain, Anang Desai, Rajesh Shringarpure, Karamveer Choudhary

Kay Kay Menon stars as a retired mafia don dragged back into the treacherous world of crime after decades of silence. When his innocent cop son is implicated in a deadly conspiracy, Murshid must summon his old strength and wits to protect him. As enemies turn ruthless and allies betray, he navigates Mumbai's dark underworld, where loyalty is a luxury and survival is a daily battle. Menon was last seen in JioCinema's Shekhar Home, where he played a detective.

List of Other OTT Releases This Week

While the films and movies mentioned above are some of the biggest releases this week, they aren't the only ones. Here is a comprehensive list of new releases from major streaming platforms. You can also watch for upcoming releases on our Entertainment Hub.

Movie/Series	Platform	Language	Genre	OTT Release Date
No Gain No Love	Prime Video	Korean	Comedy, Romance	26-Aug-24
Untold: Sign Stealer Season 4	Netflix	English	Documentary, Sport	27-Aug-24
Adam Sandler: Love You	Netflix	English	Comedy	27-Aug-24
Worst Ex Ever	Netflix	English	Documentary, Crime	28-Aug-24
Untamed Royals	Netflix	Spanish	Crime, Drama	28-Aug-24
Represent Season 2	Netflix	French	Comedy	29-Aug-24
Kaos	Netflix	English	Comedy, Drama	29-Aug-24
Chastity High	Netflix	Japanese	Drama, Romance	29-Aug-24
Breathless	Netflix	Spanish	Drama	30-Aug-24
(Un)lucky Sisters	Netflix	Spanish	Drama	30-Aug-24
Buddy	Netflix	Telugu	fantasy, action	30-Aug-24
The Deliverance	Netflix	English	Horror, Thriller	30-Aug-24
A-List to Playlist	Netflix	Korean	Reality Show	30-Aug-24
K-Pop Idols	Apple TV	English	Documentary	30-Aug-24
Interrogation	Zee5	Hindi	Crime, Drama	30-Aug-24
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Season 3	Disney+ Hotstar	Tamil	Drama, Teen, Friendship	30-Aug-24
Cadets	JioCinema	Hindi	Drama	30-Aug-24

Only Murders in the Building Season 4

Release Date 27 August 2024
Genre Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cast
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jane Lynch, Meryl Streep, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber, Lilian Rebelo, Eva Longoria
Director
John Hoffman
Producer
Dan Fogelman, Selena Gomez, John Hoffman, Steve Martin, Jess Rosenthal, Martin Short

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IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

Release Date 29 August 2024
Genre Drama, History, Thriller
Cast
Vijay Verma, Patralekhaa, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, Anupam Tripathi, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Kanwaljeet Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sushant Singh, Aditya Srivastava, Rajiv Thakur
Director
Anubhav Sinha
Producer
Pratik Nandkumar More

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2

Release Date 29 August 2024
Genre Adventure, Fantasy
Cast
Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Charlie Vicker, Banjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, Calam Lynch
Director
Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper
Producer
Jason Cahill, Justin Doble, Callum Greene, Gennifer Hutchison, Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, Lindsey Weber

Terminator Zero

Release Date 29 August 2024
Genre Action, Adventure, Animation
Cast
Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, Sonoya Mizuno, André Holland, Ann Dowd
Director
Masashi Kudō
Producer
Mattson Tomlin, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger

Murshid

Release Date 30 August 2024
Genre Crime, Thriller
Cast
Kay Kay Menon, Tanuj Virwani, Vedika Bhandari, Zakir Hussain, Anang Desai, Rajesh Shringarpure, Karamveer Choudhary, Sandeep Chatterjee, Vikas Prasad
Director
Shravan Tiwari

No Gain No Love

Release Date 26 August 2024
Genre Comedy, Romance
Cast
Shin Min-a, Kim Young-dae, Lee Sang-yi, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Sang-Yeob, Yoo Jae-myung, Ahn Jae-hong, won Yul, Kim Sung-oh, Jang Gwang
Director
Kim Jeong-sik, Kim Sang-Ho

Untold: Sign Stealer

Release Date 27 August 2024
Genre Documentary, Sport
Cast
Connor Stalions, Nicole Auerbach, Mike Barrett, Brad Beckworth, Blake Corum, Zachary Couzens, Ryan Day, Ross Dellenger, Donovan Edwards, Buddy Green, Nathan Hall
Director
Micah Brown
Producer
Jamie Elias

Adam Sandler: Love You

Release Date 27 August 2024
Genre Comedy
Cast
Adam Sandler, Dan Bulla, Jonathan Loughran, Rob Schneider
Director
Josh Safdie
Producer
Barry Bernardi, Robert Digby, John Irwin

Worst Ex Ever

Release Date 28 August 2024
Genre Crime, Documentary
Producer
Jason Blum, Cynthia Childs, Jordana Hochman, Chris McCumber, Gretchen Palek

Untamed Royals

Release Date 28 August 2024
Language Spanish
Genre Crime, Drama
Cast
Alfonso Herrera, Ximena Lamadrid, Juan Pablo Fuentes Acevedo, Fernando Cattori, Renata Manterola
Director
Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz
Producer
Pablo Garcia Gatterer, Rodrigo Trujillo

Represent Season 2

Release Date 29 August 2024
Genre Comedy
Cast
Jean-Pascal Zadi
Director
Jean-Pascal Zadi

Kaos

Release Date 29 August 2024
Genre Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Cast
Debi Mazar, Aurora Perrineau, Fady Elsayed, Sam Buttery, Matthew Koon, Elander Moore, Amanda Douge, Daniel Monks, Susan Wooldridge, Joe Coen
Director
Georgi Banks Davies, Runyararo Mapfumo
Producer
Chris Fry, Jane Featherstone, John Woodward, Tanya Seghatchian, Nina R. Lederman, Charlie Covell, Georgi Banks-Davies

Chastity High

Release Date 29 August 2024
Genre Drama, Romance
Cast
Ai Mikami, Ryubi Miyase, Rintaro Mizusawa, Yûdai Toyoda, Yuuki Luna, Ell
Director
Sôshi Masumoto, Yûka Yasukawa, Ryô Ôta
Producer
Makiko Okano

Breathless

Release Date 30 August 2024
Genre Drama
Cast
Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez, Manu Ríos, Abril Zamora, Alfonso Bassave, Ana Rayo, Xoán Fórneas, Blanca Martínez, Borja Luna
Director
Marta Font Pascual, David Pinillos
Producer
Diego Betancor, Carlos Montero, Carlos Ruano

(Un)lucky Sisters

Release Date 30 August 2024
Language Spanish
Genre Comedy
Cast
Manuel Vignau, Sofía Morandi, Ignacio Giménez, Lorena Vega, Luciano Borges, Leticia Siciliani, Mariano Saborido, Andrea Garrote, Agustín Gagliardi, José Manuel Espeche
Director
Fabiana Tiscornia

Buddy

Release Date 2 August 2024
Language Telugu
Genre Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Cast
Gayatri Bhardwaj, Allu Sirish, Ajmal Ameer, Sriram Reddy Polasane, Mohammed Ali, Prisha Singh, Mukesh Kumar
Director
Sam Anton
Producer
K.E. Gnanavelraja

The Deliverance

Release Date 30 August 2024
Language English
Genre Horror, Thriller
Cast
Andra Day, Glenn Close, Caleb McLaughlin, Demi Singleton, Anthony B. Jenkins, Rob Morgan, Omar Epps, Miss Lawrence, Tasha Smith
Director
Lee Daniels
Producer
Lee Daniels, Todd Crites, Jackson Nguyen, Tucker Tooley, Pamela Oas Williams

A-List to Playlist

Release Date 30 August 2024
Genre Reality
Cast
Jo Jung-Suk, Gummy, Jung Sang-hoon, Moon Sang-hoon, Dynamic Duo
Producer
Jung-woo Yang

K-Pop Idols

Release Date 30 August 2024
Genre Documentary
Cast
Blackswan, Cravity, Blackswan, Fatou Samba
Producer
Bradley Cramp, Chris Kasick, Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, Jack Turner, Eric Kim, Sue Kim, Elise Chung, Tony Choi

Interrogation

Language Hindi
Genre Crime, Mystery
Cast
Rajpal Naurang Yadav, Abhimanyu Singh, Darshan Jariwala, Yashpal Sharma, Ritooja Shinde, Manu Singh, Girish Kulkarni, Sagar Mandal, Kunwar Pragy Arya
Director
Ajoy Varma Raja
Producer
Piyush Gupta, Inderveer, Kunwar Pragyarya

Cadets

Release Date 30 August 2024
Genre Drama
Cast
Tanay Chedda, Chayan Chopra, Tushar Shahi, Gautam Singh
Director
Vishwajoy Mukherjee
Producer
Anand Tiwari, Anjali Bhushan

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