From a new animated Batman series to a documentary on S. S. Rajamouli and the digital premiere of Zack Snyder’s extended director’s cut of Rebel Moon, there’s a lot of fresh releases to binge on OTT this week. Here’s a look at everything new on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and Apple TV+.
Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
Streaming from: July 31
Platform: Netflix
Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, directed by Lucy Walker, is a documentary that chronicles the remarkable journey of a single mother and mountaineer from Nepal. She risks it all to scale Mount Everest, aiming to secure a brighter future for her daughters. Lhakpa Sherpa scripted history as the first Nepali woman to climb and survive Mount Everest, all while raising two daughters and enduring an abusive marriage. The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.
No Way Out: The Roulette
Streaming from: July 31
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
No Way Out: The Roulette is a South Korean mystery thriller TV series directed by Choi Kook-hee. The story revolves around an open murder contract with a bounty of 20 billion won on a notorious criminal's life, leading to an intense struggle between those trying to kill and those trying to survive. The main characters include Baek Joong-sik (Cho Jin-woong), a police officer tasked with protecting the criminal; Kim Guk-ho (Yoo Jae-myung), a murderer released from prison after 13 years with a bounty on his head; Lee Sang-bong (Kim Mu-yeol), a lawyer who becomes a criminal’s legal representative to advance his career; Ahn Myung-ja (Yum Jung-ah), a mayor who manipulates criminals to save her political career; Seo Dong-ha (Sung Yoo-bin), Guk-ho’s son who bears the stigma of being a murderer's child; Mr Smile (Greg Hsu), an assassin who arrives in Korea for the payoff and a mysterious figure (Lee Kwang-soo) who places the bounty on the criminal.
Women in Blue
Streaming from: July 31
Platform: Apple TV+
Mexico City, 1971. A serial killer dubbed the Undresser is murdering women, and the police are no closer to apprehending him. As political pressure mounts, a new strategy emerges: recruiting women into the police force. Though initially a publicity stunt, the hope is it will ease some of the scrutiny on the police. Inspired by true events, this series follows four recruits: María (Bárbara Mori), Gabina (Amorita Rasgado), Ángeles (Ximena Sariñana) and Valentina (Natalia Téllez), each grappling with the constraints of a patriarchal society. As the Undresser's killing spree continues, the women see a chance for redemption by capturing him.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Streaming from: August 1
Platform: Netflix
Emma Myers, known for her role as Enid Sinclair, the werewolf roommate in Wednesday, is set to lead as the sharp and determined Pip Fitz-Amobi in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, a new series adapted from Holly Jackson’s highly acclaimed YA mystery novel of the same name. Over the course of six episodes, adapted by Poppy Cogan and directed by Dolly Wells, the story follows 17-year-old Pip as she delves into the investigation of a high school student’s murder that occurred five years ago.
Batman: Caped Crusader
Streaming from: August 1
Platform: Prime Video
J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm bring a noir-inspired animated series delving into Batman’s early days, featuring the voices of Hamish Linklater, Christina Ricci, and David Krumholtz. Set in Gotham City, a place where corruption is prevalent, crime is rampant, and ordinary citizens live in perpetual fear, the series follows the transformation of Bruce Wayne. Following a tragic event, the affluent socialite evolves into Batman, a vigilante who is both more and less than human. His quest for justice brings unexpected allies from the GCPD and City Hall, yet his heroic deeds lead to deadly and unforeseen consequences.
Unstable Season 2
Streaming from: August 1
Platform: Netflix
Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe are back as Ellis and Jackson Dragon in the new season of Unstable. The series follows a comedic father-son duo where the socially reserved Jackson joins his successful yet eccentric and narcissistic father Ellis at his high-tech bio research lab. His goal is to help prevent his father from falling deeper into chaos after the death of his wife. The first season ended with Ellis setting fire to his friend-turned-rival Jean’s (Christina Chang) car in a vengeful act. Season 2 tackles the fallout from that fiery act.
Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli
Streaming from: August 2
Platform: Netflix
Netflix, in collaboration with Applause Entertainment and Film Companion Studios, has produced a documentary about filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli. Titled Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli, the film provides an in-depth look at the distinguished filmmaker’s extraordinary journey. Directed by Raghav Khanna, the documentary explores Rajamouli’s remarkable career. Hosted by film critic and journalist Anupama Chopra, it reveals the personal side of the legendary director, giving fans a chance to connect with the person behind the lens.
Rebel Moon: The Director’s Cut
Streaming from: August 2
Platform: Netflix
Zack Snyder is preparing to debut two director’s cuts of Rebel Moon on Netflix — Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness. The film series follows Kora (Sofia Boutella), a soldier who has found solace and a sense of belonging on the tranquil moon of Veldt. This peaceful existence is a stark contrast to her previous life fighting for the Imperium, a ruthless galactic empire bent on domination. However, when the cruel Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) arrives on Veldt aboard a formidable Dreadnought-class battle cruiser, stirring chaos under the orders of the Imperium’s tyrant regent, Balisarius (Fra Fee), Kora’s tumultuous past resurfaces. The new cuts promise additional creatures, expanded lore, and heightened action sequences, with Snyder vowing a more intense, provocative and epic experience.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Streaming from: August 2
Platform: Netflix
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie is an adventurous comedy film inspired by the popular animated TV show SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg. Directed by Liza Johnson, this film features the show’s regular voice cast alongside new characters, both live-action and animated. The story revolves around Sandy (Carolyn Lawrence) and SpongeBob’s (Tom Kenny) journey to Texas, Sandy’s home state, as they strive to rescue Bikini Bottom from the clutches of an evil CEO.
Sleeping Dogs
Streaming from: August 2
Platform: Lionsgate Play
Russell Crowe plays a retired detective in Adam Cooper-helmed Sleeping Dogs, a crime thriller based on E.O. Chirovici’s 2017 novel The Book of Mirrors. Retired detective Roy Freeman (Crowe) is contacted by an advocate for prison inmates to meet Isaac Samuel (Pacharo Mzembe), who is facing execution for a murder. Isaac claims he was coerced into confessing by Roy’s partner Detective Jimmy Remis (Tommy Flanagan). As Roy investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit and secrets from his own past.
Brinda
Streaming from: August 2
Platform: SonyLIV
Trisha Krishnan makes her web series debut with Brinda, a Telugu-language crime thriller series that follows police officer Brinda (Trisha) as she uncovers dark mysteries while solving ritual murders. The series also features Indrajith Sukumaran, Jaya Prakash, Aamani, Ravindra Vijay, Anand Sami and Rakendu Mouli in pivotal roles.
