If you need a break from the sheer emotional trauma of watching Adolescence (and the endless conversations about it), the OTT releases this week have you covered. There’s a Lion King prequel ready to make you emosh over animated animals (again), a very intelligent and absolutely hilarious look at the chaos behind the glamorous film industry (with a legit impressive star cast), and a Hindi standup comedy called Delulu Express that promises to be just as unhinged as its title suggests.
So, whether you’re looking for drama, dreams, or something to drown out the internet discourse, these picks have you covered. Now, grab your snacks, ignore your ever-growing watchlist guilt, and dive in.
The Studio
Seth Rogen plays a film exec who dreams of making great cinema—too bad his actual job is selling out. With his cutthroat boss breathing down his neck and Hollywood egos running wild, he’s stuck pitching Kool-Aid Cinematic Universes and dodging Scorsese’s calls. It’s The Office, but with more A-lister cameos and a cast so beautiful you can’t stop watching (think Charlize Theron, Olivia Wilde, Zac Efron, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, and of course Martin Scorsese as Martin Scorsese).
Streaming on Apple TV+
Mufasa: The Lion King
The Circle of Life just got a prequel! Finally available for streaming, this hyper-realistic CGI take on the Lion King prequel gives us the backstory of everyone’s favourite lion dad. Ever wondered how Mufasa went from scrappy orphan to majestic king of Pride Rock? Turns out, it wasn’t all hakuna matata. Expect epic landscapes, emotional gut punches, and at least one moment that will make you whisper: “But do we really need a backstory for everything?”
Streaming on JioHotstar
Delulu Express
Delulu Express is Zakir Khan at his best—relatable and effortlessly funny. This stand-up special takes you through job struggles, chaotic train rides, awkward romance, and office shenanigans, all delivered with his signature storytelling. Expect heartfelt laughs, nostalgia, and the kind of jokes that make you say, ‘yep, been there’.
Streaming on Prime Video
Paul American
Logan and Jake Paul are back—because, apparently, the internet wasn’t giving them enough attention already. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when two of the most controversial YouTubers-turned-fighters-turned-whatever-they-are-now take on the American dream, this is your answer. Expect flexing, fighting, and enough bravado to fuel a thousand manosphere debates. Whether you’re watching out of genuine interest or just to roll your eyes, one thing’s for sure—it’s impossible to look away.
Streaming on JioHotstar
Holland
Nicole Kidman is back in Holland, playing—brace yourself—a well-dressed suburban wife with a crumbling marriage and a dark secret. Shocking, right? This thriller tries to be sharp and twisty but mostly just reminds us that Kidman has truly mastered the art of playing women on the verge. Predictable? Yes. Entertaining? Sure.
Streaming on Prime Video
