From Brinda to Umbrella Academy Season 4: Here’s This Week’s Top OTT Releases Online Streaming

The weekend is here, and so are our top recommendations for the biggest OTT releases worth streaming! Among Indian originals, the South Indian entertainment industry is ruling the roost with two exciting releases: Brinda and Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli on SonyLiv and Netflix. In Brinda, a police officer fights superstitions like human sacrifice, while Modern Masters gives a glimpse of Rajamouli’s unseen sides.

Globally, our top pick is the fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy, in which the dysfunctional Hargreeves family embark on a new adventure. Superhero fans will also love Prime Video’s Caped Crusader, a fun trip back to Bruce Wayne’s early days as Batman. Meanwhile, Hulu’s 12th season of Futurama promises the escapades of many of the stars of this animated series.

In an international debut, Apple TV’s Women in Blue is redefining women’s empowerment through an exciting drama. Netflix’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder follows a high school student who reopens a five-year-old murder case, challenging the original conviction. Finally, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is making its theatrical debut on Hotstar, ready for a weekend binge.

Top OTT Releases This Week (July 29- August 4)

Batman: The Caped Crusader

Release date: August 1, 2024

Where to Watch: Main Video

Cast: Hamish Linklater, Mckenna Grace, Minnie Driver, Toby Stephens, Haley Joel Osment, Christina Ricci, Jamie Chung, David Krumholtz, Diedrich Bader, Reid Scott

Batman: The Caped Crusader is a reimagining of the Batman mythos with a touch of noir. It’s set in Gotham City in the 1940s, where the bad guys outnumber the good, and crime is rampant.

The animated series explores how Bruce Wayne, a billionaire socialite, begins his nocturnal campaigns for justice under the guise of a cult hero called Batman. He doesn’t even have a tech armor-plated suit or an advanced Bat-computer yet.

Batman: The Caped Crusader is developed by Bruce Timm, co-creator of the ’90s classic Batman: The Animated Series, and offers hearty doses of nostalgia, action, and excitement.

Brind

Release date: August 2, 2024

Where to watch: SonyLiv

Cast: Trisha Krishnan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Sai Kumar, Ravindra Vijay, Amani, Anand Sami, Jaya Prakash, Rakendu Mouli, Sandeep Sahu

Trisha Krishnan essays the role of a determined cop in this eight-part series, navigating a complex web of suspense and unexpected twists. His character challenges common beliefs and superstitious practices such as human sacrifice. Originally planned as a film, the show also marks Krishnan’s debut in the field of web series. Originally shot in Telugu, Brinda is also available for broadcast in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, and Malayalam.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Killing

Release date: August 1

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal, India Lillie Davies, Rahul Pattni, Asha Banks, Yali Topol Margalith, Jude Morgan-Collie, Raiko Gohara

Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was brutally murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who later committed suicide. Ever since this incident happened, the city has been full of fear.

However, when high school student Amobi decides to investigate a project case, he may make some shocking revelations. Was Singh really a murderer? Why was Bell killed? Is the real killer still roaming free? Will the investigation be harmful to Amobi?

The murder mystery is adapted from British author Holly Jackson’s 2019 New York novel.

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

Release date: August 2, 2024

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: SS Rajamouli, Anupama Chopra, Prabhas, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati, Ram Charan, James Cameron, Joe Russo, Karan Johar

SS Rajamouli is one of India’s greatest filmmakers who has given great hits to global cinema such as the Prabhas starrer Baahubali and the Oscar-winning RRR. Interestingly, he didn’t even get formal training in filmmaking or go to film school.

The documentary explores the director’s creative process, childhood obsessions, life stories, dreams, aspirations, and more through interviews, unseen footage, and scenes.

The documentary also features insights from global luminaries such as James Cameron, Joe Russo, and Karan Johar, as well as close friends and colleagues such as Prabhas, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati, and Ram Charan.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Start date: August 1

Where to watch: Disney plus Hotstar

Cast: Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Peter Macon, William H. Macy, Kevin Durand, Dichen Lachman, Neil Sandilands, Eka Darville, Sara Wiseman, Lydia Peckham, Travis Jeffery, Ras-Samuel, Nina Gallas

In this fourth phase of the Planet of the Apes reboot, the apes have evolved into dominant species with complex societies, while humans have returned to the provinces. The film follows Noah, a young chimp, as he navigates a treacherous world after his village is destroyed by the ruthless Proximus Caesar. Alongside new allies, including a wise orangutan and a mysterious human, Noah must face the dark forces that exploit Caesar’s legacy and threaten the future of both species.

Women in Blue

Release date: July 31, 2024

Where to watch: Apple TV

Cast: Bárbara Mori, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Christian Tappan, Miguel Rodarte, Costanza Andrade, Bruno Bichir, Horacio Garcia Rojas, Natalia Téllez, Ximena Sariñana, Orlando Moguel

Four women in 1970 in Mexico joined the country’s first female police, ready to challenge patriarchal norms, but found that their recruitment was just a publicity stunt to distract the media from a serial killer. As the body count continues to rise, the quadrat decides to launch a secret investigation to catch the killer and achieve what no other male officer has been able to do. The ten-episode Spanish drama is based on true events and has received positive reviews from critics so far.

Futurama Season 12

Release date: July 29

Where to watch: Hotstar

Cast: John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Segal, Tress MacNeille, Phil LaMarr, Lauren Tom, Maurice LaMarche

First aired in 1999, Futurama is one of the top animated series dominating television. The Emmy-winning show comes from the creators of The Simpsons and has been acclaimed over the years for its witty humor, subtle satire, smart writing, and social commentary. The story follows Fry, a pizza delivery boy who is frozen and wakes up 1000 years in the future. This season, Fry — along with his friends, Leela and Bender, and the entire Planet Express crew — continues to embark on new intergalactic adventures.

Umbrella Academy Season 4

Release date: August 4, 2024

Where to watch: Netflix

Cast: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Colm Feore, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, David Cross

The final season picks up after the end of season three, when the Hargreeves brothers go to Hotel Oblivion and end up losing their superpowers. The heroes that are taken now have become more and more common. Meanwhile, a mysterious organization called The Keeper emerges as a new threat, making things even worse. Will the Umbrella Academy find a way to keep everyone safe?

More OTT Releases This Week

Although the films and movies mentioned above are some of the biggest releases this week, they are not the only ones. Here’s a comprehensive list of new releases from major streaming platforms.

Movie/Series	Broadcast platform	Language	Release/Premiere Date
Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4	Netflix	English	July 30
No Way Out: Roulette	Hotstar	Korean	July 31st
Boundless Mist	Netflix	Indonesian	August 1
Unstable season 2	Netflix	English	August 1
Rebel Moon Part 1: Director’s Cut	Netflix	English	August 2
Rebellion Part 2: The Director’s Cut	Netflix	English	August 2
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie	Netflix	English	August 2
Joe Rogan: Burn the Boat	Netflix	English	August 3
Dus June Kii Raat	JioCinema	Hindi	August 4