From one-of-a-kind cooking competition themed on a popular wizarding franchise to the latest season of an award-winning South Korean thriller series, the OTT space is set to see a flurry of films and shows this week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Doctor Who: Joy to the World

Streaming from: December 25

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

In Doctor Who: Joy to the World, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) teams up with Joy Almondo (Nicola Coughlan), a lone guest whose stay at a futuristic hotel transforms into a thrilling journey across time. The Time Hotel, a luxury establishment set in the 41st century, offers exclusive access to history's most pivotal events. When they meet Melnak (Jonathan Aris), a Silurian carrying a mysterious briefcase, the duo uncover a dangerous plot involving a powerful artifact threatening humanity’s timeline.

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking

Streaming from: December 25

Platform: Discovery+

James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley, respectively, in the Harry Potter franchise, host a six-episode baking competition. Nine teams of pastry chefs tackle whimsical challenges inspired by the Wizarding World, from floating cakes to edible magical creatures. Filmed in iconic sets like the Great Hall and Diagon Alley, the show features judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, with guest appearances from Evanna Lynch and Warwick Davis. The competition culminates in crowning the first-ever Wizards of Baking Cup champion.

Origin

Streaming from: December 25

Platform: Netflix

Ava DuVernay directs Origin, based on Isabel Wilkerson’s award-winning book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. The film follows Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) as she navigates personal grief while exposing the rigid caste systems shaping societies globally. From the remnants of Nazi Germany to the entrenched caste divisions in India and racial disparities in the U.S., Wilkerson’s journey uncovers the hidden forces shaping humanity's struggles.

Squid Game Season 2

Streaming from: December 26

Platform: Netflix

The global sensation Squid Game returns for its second season. This time, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) returns to the deadly competition three years after his initial victory, determined to bring down the Front Man. New contestants, including Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, and Park Sung-hoon, join the game, risking their lives in a series of increasingly perilous challenges for a grand prize of 45.6 billion South Korean won. As the games unfold, the shadowy motives of the competition’s creators are slowly revealed.

Doctors

Streaming from: December 27

Platform: JioCinema

Set in Mumbai’s Elizabeth Blackwell Medical Centre, the web series Doctors follows Dr. Nitya Vasu (Harleen Sethi), a surgical resident determined to take down Dr. Ishaan Ahuja (Sharad Kelkar), the neurosurgeon she holds responsible for her brother's downfall. However, as the two are forced to work together, their complex relationship evolves amid medical crises and personal conflicts.

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar

Streaming from: December 27

Platform: ZEE5

ZEE5’s latest web series Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar revolves around Ved (Sharib Hashmi), a man searching for his missing wife, Meera (Anupriya Goenka). When a woman who looks exactly like Meera enters Ved’s life, everyone around him — including his daughter — believes she is Meera. Ved, however, insists she’s an imposter, and as he follows cryptic clues, her reality begins to unravel. With a skeptical police officer (Aamir Dalvi) challenging his claims, Ved's pursuit of the truth leads him into a psychological maze.

Mothers’ Instinct

Streaming from: December 27

Platform: Lionsgate Play

Set in 1960s’ suburban America, Mothers’ Instinct is a psychological thriller about best friends Alice (Jessica Chastain) and Céline (Anne Hathaway), whose seemingly perfect lives spiral into turmoil after a tragic accident claims Céline’s son. Paranoia grips Alice as she grows increasingly suspicious of Céline’s bludgeoning relationship with her own son Theo (Eamon O’Connell).

Your Fault

Streaming from: December 27

Platform: Prime Video

A sequel to My Fault (2023), Your Fault continues the story of Noah (Nicole Wallace) and Nick (Gabriel Guevara), whose relationship is tested by their families’ interference. As Noah starts university and Nick focuses on his career, new challenges and relationships strain their bond. When Nick’s ex-girlfriend reappears, their unresolved issues threaten to break them apart. Based on the second book of Mercedes Ron’s Culpables trilogy, this film sets the stage for the final installment, Our Fault.