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Friday OTT Releases (May 29): Six new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, Apple TV+

A fresh lineup of movies and web series is arriving on OTT platforms this Friday, May 29, 2026, giving viewers plenty of options for their weekend binge-watch. From a Malayalam family drama and a Rafael Nadal documentary to a courtroom comedy and a sci-fi thriller, this week’s OTT releases cover a wide mix of genres.

The latest releases will stream across platforms including Netflix, JioHotstar, and Apple TV+. Here’s a look at six new movies and shows to add to your watchlist this weekend.

‘Cousins & Kalyanams’

Malayalam family drama ‘Cousins & Kalyanams’ follows the lives of six cousins growing up together in a bustling Kerala household over two decades. Set against the backdrop of seven weddings, the film explores sibling rivalries, emotional bonds, family traditions, and changing relationships.

**Streaming platform:** JioHotstar

**Genre:** Romantic comedy-family drama

‘Rafa’

‘Rafa’ is a four-part documentary series based on the life and career of tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Zach Heinzerling, the series captures Nadal’s final years in professional tennis while also offering a glimpse into his personal life beyond the court.

**Streaming platform:** Netflix

**Genre:** Sports documentary

‘Jolly LLB 3’

Inspired by the 2011 Bhatta-Parsaul land protests, ‘Jolly LLB 3’ brings back Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in a legal comedy packed with courtroom drama. The story revolves around a land fraud case involving a widow, a powerful industrialist, and two rival lawyers named Jolly.

**Streaming platform:** JioHotstar

**Genre:** Legal comedy-drama

‘Star City’

‘Star City’ expands the universe of ‘For All Mankind’ and retells the space race from the Soviet Union’s perspective. The sci-fi drama imagines an alternate history where the USSR becomes the first country to land a man on the moon.

**Streaming platform:** Apple TV+

**Genre:** Sci-fi drama

‘Calabasas Confidential’

Set in Southern California, ‘Calabasas Confidential’ is an eight-episode reality series following the lives of wealthy friends, former partners, and rivals. As old conflicts resurface, hidden secrets threaten to disrupt their glamorous lifestyles.

**Streaming platform:** Netflix

**Genre:** Reality TV

‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’

Based on the 1997 children’s novel, ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ follows eight-year-old Jeff and his mother Helen on a cross-country journey from the East Coast to Hollywood. The film promises a heartfelt adventure for family audiences.

**Streaming platform:** Apple TV+

**Genre:** Children’s adventure film

From courtroom clashes and emotional family stories to sports documentaries and sci-fi thrillers, this week’s OTT releases offer something for every viewer looking to plan their weekend watchlist.

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