Published By: Gurpreet

From The Umbrella Academy 4 To The Instigators: 7 OTT Shows And Films To Stream This Week

In this week to follow, there’s a long list of new OTT movies and show releases to keep you engaged and entertained. 

Are you looking to update your binge list with new films and shows, then we have a curated list of all the titles coming this week to satiate your need for entertainment. One of the biggest releases this week is The Umbrella Academy season 4, apart from Matt Damon, Casey Affleck’s The Instigators. So read on to know more what’s in store for you:

The Influencer

Directed by: Lee Jae-seok, Son Soo-jung

Cast: Jang Keun-suk, Jin Yong-jin, Risabaem Chahong, OKING, Great Library

Releasing on: 06 August 2024

Streaming on: Netflix

The show features 77 influencers who are popular on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. They all will try to show their skills and get the maximum attention from the followers, and the one with the most engagement will take home the prize of this social survival show.

Shahmaran: Season 2

Directed by: Umur Turagay

Cast: Serenay Sarıkaya, Burak Deniz, Mustafa Uğurlu, Mahir Günşiray, Mert Ramazan Demir, Hakan Karahan, Elif Nur Kerkük, Mehmet Bilge Aslan, Nilay Erdönmez, Nil Sude Albayrak

Releasing on: 08 August 2024

Streaming on: Netflix

The fantasy drama series is around a lonely young woman, who finds her soulmate. However, they soon discover that they are part of an ancient legend. In season 2, Şahsu and Maran are forced to face a series of trials that will decide both their fates and the fate of humanity.

The Color Purple

Directed by: Blitz Bazawule

Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Fantasia Barrin

Releasing on: 08 August 2024

Streaming on: Jio Cinema

It is based on the stage musical of the same name, and revolves around a woman who faces hardships in her life. However, she discovers a ray of hope through the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

The Umbrella Academy: Season 4

Created by: Steve Blackman

Cast: Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, David Castañeda, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Colm Feore, Génesis Rodríguez

Releasing on: 08 August 2024

Streaming on: Netflix

Based around the dysfunctional family of superhero siblings, this season features the duo trying to unravel the mystery of their father’s death. The gang too reunites for the last time to end it all in the final season. However, will they be able to save the world and find the secret of their father, still remains to be seen.

Django

Directed by: Francesca Comencini

Cast: Matthias Schoenaerts, Lisa Vicari, Nicholas Pinnock, Noomi Rapace, Jyuddah Jaymes, Eric Kole, Benny O. Arthur

Releasing on: 09 August 2024

Streaming on: Lionsgate Play

The series, loosely based on the cult film by Sergio Corbucci, is about a young man named Django, who seeks revenge on the men who murdered his family. He reaches New Babylon to find out that her daughter Sarah is alive, but she is not willing to see him. But Django now vows to win his daughter’s love back.

Lisa Frankenstein

Directed by: Zelda Williams

Cast: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, Carla Gugino

Releasing on: 09 August 2024

Streaming on: Jio Cinema

The film, set in the same fictional universe as Jennifer’s Body, is about a teenage goth girl who falls in love with a reanimated Victorian-era corpse.

The Instigators 


Directed by: Doug Liman

Cast: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, Toby Jones, Jack Harlow, Ron Perlman

Releasing on: 09 August 2024

Streaming on: Apple Tv+

Rory and Cobby unwillingly become partners and are forced to work together to rob a corrupt politician. But the heist goes wrong, and they are now being chased by the police, the bureaucrats and the crime bosses. Rory and Cobby need to now work together to avoid getting caught.