New releases on OTT this week, Aug 17–23: 13 titles
13 new releases land on Netflix, JioHotstar, Apple TV+ and Prime Video this week.
Leading the week: Pyaar Prema Kalyanam, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Outer Banks, The Dynasty: UConn Huskies and Average Joe.
13 titles land this week: 2 films, 5 new series and 6 returning seasons, across Netflix, Apple TV+ and JioHotstar and more. They arrive between Aug 17, 2026 and Aug 21, 2026, and the best reviewed of them is Outer Banks at 8.3 on IMDb.
01/13Pyaar Prema KalyanamNetflix
Romance · Comedy
The storyInfluencer Pavi refuses to leave her family home after marriage, so husband Elan moves in instead. Culture clashes and family chaos ensue as the newlyweds navigate their unconventional setup and challenge who defines their happiness.Show moreShow less
OTT release date: Aug 21, 2026
Director: Elan
Cast: Elan, Saanve Meghana, Radhika Sarathkumar
“Pyaar Prema Kalyanam will stream on Netflix from August 21.”
02/13It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaJioHotstar
Comedy
The storyFour egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.Show moreShow less
OTT release date: Aug 17, 2026
Creator: Rob Mac
Cast: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac
“It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is streaming on JioHotstar from August 17.”
03/13Outer BanksNetflix
Action & Adventure · Mystery
The storyA tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.
OTT release date: Aug 20, 2026
Creator: Shannon Burke, Jonas Pate
Cast: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey
“Outer Banks will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
04/13The Dynasty: UConn HuskiesApple TV+
Documentary
The storyGo inside the most dominant program in college basketball history as Geno Auriemma pushes his players to the limit to win 12 titles. Rebecca Lobo, Diana Taurasi, Paige Bueckers, and more reveal what it takes to survive UConn and build a dynasty.Show moreShow less
OTT release date: Aug 20, 2026
Creator: Matthew Hamachek, Erica Sashin
Cast: Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi
“The Dynasty: UConn Huskies will stream on Apple TV+ from August 20.”
05/13Average JoeNetflixJioHotstar
Comedy · Crime
The storyBlue-collar plumber, Joe Washington, discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret, second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died. Now those people think Joe knows where it is. A bloody and violent confrontation triggers a chain of events that force Joe and his close-knit circle of family and friends out of their very average and mundane lives into a life-or-death race against time to find the truth and the millions.Show moreShow less
OTT release date: Aug 19, 2026
Creator: Robb Cullen
Cast: Deon Cole
“Average Joe will stream on Netflix and JioHotstar from August 19.”
06/13Love Is Blind: UKNetflix
Reality
The storyEmma and Matt Willis host a social experiment where British singles look for love and get engaged before meeting in person. But who will say "I do"?
OTT release date: Aug 19, 2026
“Love Is Blind: UK will stream on Netflix from August 19.”
07/13Outer Banks: The Official PodcastNetflix
Talk
The storyHost Ria Ciuffo sits down with Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Carlacia Grant, Jonathan Daviss, and Madison Bailey to celebrate the series' five-season run.
OTT release date: Aug 20, 2026
“Outer Banks: The Official Podcast will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
08/13Kelsey Cook: Happy HourNetflix
Comedy
The storyIn this candid and clever stand-up special, Kelsey Cook explores "hangxiety," relives a plane bathroom nightmare and breaks down dating a literal Chad.
OTT release date: Aug 18, 2026
Director: Eric Abrams
Cast: Kelsey Cook
“Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour will stream on Netflix from August 18.”
09/13Blood SacrificeNetflix
Drama · Crime
The storyFollowing the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer.
OTT release date: Aug 20, 2026
Creator: George Kay
Cast: Jakob Oftebro, Peter Andersson, Electra Hallman
“Blood Sacrifice will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
10/13Take a Hike!Netflix
Reality
The storyFour celebrity hiking newbies end up forming a club to tackle Korea's snow‑capped peaks. Can they figure out why on earth people go to the mountains?
OTT release date: Aug 18, 2026
Creator: Nah Yung-suk, Park Hyun-yong
Cast: Car, the garden, DOWOON, Lee Chae-min
“Take a Hike! will stream on Netflix from August 18.”
11/13StillwaterApple TV+
Kids · Animation
The storySiblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.Show moreShow less
OTT release date: Aug 20, 2026
Cast: James Sie, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler
“Stillwater will stream on Apple TV+ from August 20.”
12/13Super WingsPrime Video
Animation · Kids
The storyAn action-packed preschool series about an adorable jet plane named Jett who travels the world delivering packages to children. On every delivery, Jett encounters a new problem that the he and his friends the Super Wings must work together to solve!Show moreShow less
OTT release date: Aug 21, 2026
Creator: Jung Gil-hoon
Cast: Moon Nam-sook, Chang Eun-sook, Hong So-young
“Super Wings will stream on Prime Video from August 21.”
13/13S&XNetflix
Drama
The storyAt his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own.
OTT release date: Aug 20, 2026
Cast: Kento Nakajima, Yuko Araki, Ryota Miura
“S&X will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
01/13Pyaar Prema KalyanamNetflix
The storyInfluencer Pavi refuses to leave her family home after marriage, so husband Elan moves in instead. Culture clashes and family chaos ensue as the newlyweds navigate their unconventional setup and challenge who defines their happiness.
- OTT release date
- Aug 21, 2026
- Genre
- Romance, Comedy
- Director
- Elan
- Cast
- Elan, Saanve Meghana, Radhika Sarathkumar
“Pyaar Prema Kalyanam will stream on Netflix from August 21.”
02/13It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaJioHotstar
The storyFour egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.
- OTT release date
- Aug 17, 2026
- Genre
- Comedy
- Seasons
- 18 seasons
- Creator
- Rob Mac
- Cast
- Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac
“It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is streaming on JioHotstar from August 17.”
03/13Outer BanksNetflix
The storyA tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.
- OTT release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Genre
- Action & Adventure, Mystery
- Runtime
- 54 min
- Creator
- Shannon Burke, Jonas Pate
- Cast
- Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey
“Outer Banks will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
04/13The Dynasty: UConn HuskiesApple TV+
The storyGo inside the most dominant program in college basketball history as Geno Auriemma pushes his players to the limit to win 12 titles. Rebecca Lobo, Diana Taurasi, Paige Bueckers, and more reveal what it takes to survive UConn and build a dynasty.
- OTT release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Genre
- Documentary
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Creator
- Matthew Hamachek, Erica Sashin
- Cast
- Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi
“The Dynasty: UConn Huskies will stream on Apple TV+ from August 20.”
05/13Average JoeNetflixJioHotstar
The storyBlue-collar plumber, Joe Washington, discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret, second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died. Now those people think Joe knows where it is. A bloody and violent confrontation triggers a chain of events that force Joe and his close-knit circle of family and friends out of their very average and mundane lives into a life-or-death race against time to find the truth and the millions.
- OTT release date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Genre
- Comedy, Crime
- Seasons
- 2 seasons
- Creator
- Robb Cullen
- Cast
- Deon Cole
“Average Joe will stream on Netflix and JioHotstar from August 19.”
06/13Love Is Blind: UKNetflix
The storyEmma and Matt Willis host a social experiment where British singles look for love and get engaged before meeting in person. But who will say "I do"?
- OTT release date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Genre
- Reality
- Seasons
- 3 seasons
“Love Is Blind: UK will stream on Netflix from August 19.”
07/13Outer Banks: The Official PodcastNetflix
The storyHost Ria Ciuffo sits down with Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Carlacia Grant, Jonathan Daviss, and Madison Bailey to celebrate the series' five-season run.
- OTT release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Genre
- Talk
- Seasons
- 1 season
“Outer Banks: The Official Podcast will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
08/13Kelsey Cook: Happy HourNetflix
The storyIn this candid and clever stand-up special, Kelsey Cook explores "hangxiety," relives a plane bathroom nightmare and breaks down dating a literal Chad.
- OTT release date
- Aug 18, 2026
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director
- Eric Abrams
- Cast
- Kelsey Cook
“Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour will stream on Netflix from August 18.”
09/13Blood SacrificeNetflix
The storyFollowing the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer.
- OTT release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Creator
- George Kay
- Cast
- Jakob Oftebro, Peter Andersson, Electra Hallman
“Blood Sacrifice will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
10/13Take a Hike!Netflix
The storyFour celebrity hiking newbies end up forming a club to tackle Korea's snow‑capped peaks. Can they figure out why on earth people go to the mountains?
- OTT release date
- Aug 18, 2026
- Genre
- Reality
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Creator
- Nah Yung-suk, Park Hyun-yong
- Cast
- Car, the garden, DOWOON, Lee Chae-min
“Take a Hike! will stream on Netflix from August 18.”
11/13StillwaterApple TV+
The storySiblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
- OTT release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Genre
- Kids, Animation
- Seasons
- 5 seasons
- Cast
- James Sie, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler
“Stillwater will stream on Apple TV+ from August 20.”
12/13Super WingsPrime Video
The storyAn action-packed preschool series about an adorable jet plane named Jett who travels the world delivering packages to children. On every delivery, Jett encounters a new problem that the he and his friends the Super Wings must work together to solve!
- OTT release date
- Aug 21, 2026
- Genre
- Animation, Kids
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Creator
- Jung Gil-hoon
- Cast
- Moon Nam-sook, Chang Eun-sook, Hong So-young
“Super Wings will stream on Prime Video from August 21.”
13/13S&XNetflix
The storyAt his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own.
- OTT release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Genre
- Drama
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Cast
- Kento Nakajima, Yuko Araki, Ryota Miura
“S&X will stream on Netflix from August 20.”
At a glance
All 13 releases this week — platform, genre and IMDb rating in one view.
| Title | Type | Platform | Genre | Length | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyaar Prema Kalyanam | Film | Netflix | Romance, Comedy | — | — |
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | New season | JioHotstar | Comedy | 18 seasons | 8.3 |
| Outer Banks | New season | Netflix | Action & Adventure, Mystery | 54 min | 8.3 |
| The Dynasty: UConn Huskies | New series | Apple TV+ | Documentary | 1 season | — |
| Average Joe | New season | Netflix, JioHotstar | Comedy, Crime | 2 seasons | 7.4 |
| Love Is Blind: UK | New season | Netflix | Reality | 3 seasons | 6.7 |
| Outer Banks: The Official Podcast | New series | Netflix | Talk | 1 season | — |
| Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour | Film | Netflix | Comedy | — | — |
| Blood Sacrifice | New series | Netflix | Drama, Crime | 1 season | — |
| Take a Hike! | New series | Netflix | Reality | 1 season | — |
| Stillwater | New season | Apple TV+ | Kids, Animation | 5 seasons | 7.5 |
| Super Wings | New season | Prime Video | Animation, Kids | 12 min | 6.6 |
| S&X | New series | Netflix | Drama | 1 season | — |
Ravi Malhotra — Ravi Malhotra writes OTTweek's release roundups, tracking the week's streaming calendar across Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and the Indian platforms, and what is worth starting first.