'IC 814,' 'Only Murders...': Don't miss these fresh OTT releases
The last weekend of August brings a variety of content for OTT viewers. From the return of popular shows like Only Murders in the Building and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power to new releases including Anubhav Sinha's IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what's streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others.
'Only Murders in the Building' returns for Season 4
The fourth season of Only Murders in the Building, featuring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Meryl Streep, premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on Tuesday. This season sees the trio heading to Los Angeles after a Hollywood studio decides to turn their crime podcast into a film. However, another murder mystery awaits them back in New York City.
'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' to premiere on Netflix
Sinha's first web series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, will be available on Netflix starting Thursday. The series, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Dia Mirza, and Arvind Swami, is based on the real-life hijacking of flight IC 814 from Nepal. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the week-long hostage situation and the government's efforts to secure the passengers' safe return.
'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' returns
The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will be available on Amazon Prime Video from August 29. This prequel series to JRR Tolkien's works features Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, and Charles Edwards in key roles. Set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, the series promises more thrilling adventures in Middle-earth.
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' debuts on JioCinema
The sequel to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, titled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to make its OTT debut on JioCinema on August 29. Starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens, the film continues the MonsterVerse saga. If you missed the epic monster showdown in theaters, now's your chance to catch the action-packed sequences and intriguing themes of parenthood from home.
