The line between cinema halls and streaming platforms keeps getting thinner every week. If you missed a major film in theaters recently, you can probably catch it on an OTT service within a few weeks. This situation gives viewers more options than ever before. However, it also creates a crowded landscape where choosing what to watch becomes a challenge.
This Week's OTT and Theatrical Highlights
From January 19 to January 25, 2026, a diverse mix of content arrives across platforms. The lineup includes prestige television, original Indian series, returning reality shows, and significant theatrical releases. We have curated a detailed look at the key offerings to help you navigate the week.
Major OTT Releases to Watch
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres on JioHotstar on January 19. This highly anticipated prequel to Game of Thrones adapts George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg. Set decades before the original series, it follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Aegon Targaryen. The show promises a character-driven story set in the familiar world of Westeros.
Gustaakh Ishq arrives on JioHotstar on January 23. Directed by Vibhu Puri, this romantic drama features Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sharib Hashmi. The plot centers on a man who learns poetry from a mentor but then falls in love with the mentor's daughter. This creates complex tensions between art, desire, and loyalty.
Cheekatilo streams on Amazon Prime Video from January 23. Sobhita Dhulipala stars in this Telugu thriller as a criminology graduate and true-crime podcaster. She starts tracking a serial killer, with the film focusing on investigative tension rather than relying on jump scares.
Space Gen: Chandrayaan releases on JioHotstar on January 23. Created by Arunabh Kumar, this series dramatizes the high-pressure environment behind India's space missions. It focuses on engineers dealing with the failure of Chandrayaan-2 and their determined push for redemption.
Steal is available on Amazon Prime Video from January 21. This English-language series stars Sophie Turner, Archie Madekwe, and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd. It follows a reluctant office worker who gets dragged into a high-stakes heist.
Finding Her Edge premieres on Netflix on January 22. This coming-of-age sports drama is set in the world of competitive figure skating. The series explores themes of ambition, family expectations, and the personal cost of chasing perfection.
Star Search returns to Netflix on January 20. The classic American talent hunt is hosted by Anthony Anderson, with judges Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Chrissy Teigen.
Theatrical Releases Dominating Cinemas
Marty Supreme hits theaters on January 23. Starring Golden Globe winner Timothée Chalamet, this prestige sports drama is expected to be the week's biggest box office draw. It will likely dominate conversations about cinema releases.
Other Hollywood releases this week include Mercy, Primate, and The History of Sound. On the Hindi front, Border 2 leads Bollywood's theatrical slate, attracting audiences to cinema halls.
Additional OTT Releases Across Platforms
Several other titles are also streaming this week:
- Netflix: Sandokan (Series) on January 19, Single’s Inferno Season 5 on January 20, Queer Eye Season 10 on January 21.
- Apple TV+: Drops of God Season 2 on January 21.
- Regional & International: Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Netflix, English), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Netflix, Japanese anime), The Big Fake (Netflix, Italian), Mark (JioStar, Kannada), 45 and Mastiii 4 (Z5).
What Should You Watch First?
Choosing what to watch depends on your preferences. If you love epic fantasy and grand scale, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the obvious first pick. For fans of Indian originals, Cheekatilo and Space Gen: Chandrayaan stand out with their thrilling and dramatic narratives. Big-screen loyalists should not miss Marty Supreme, the week's marquee theatrical release. With so many options, there is something for every viewer this week.
