The second week of July brings a fresh lineup of movies and web series across leading OTT platforms, offering viewers a wide variety of entertainment ranging from courtroom dramas and sports films to family stories and international action series. Streaming services including Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Apple TV Plus, and Lionsgate Play are releasing several highly anticipated titles between July 6 and July 10, 2026.
One of the biggest releases of the week is Ikka, which marks Sunny Deol's OTT debut. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the Hindi legal drama premieres on Netflix on July 10. The film stars Sunny Deol as lawyer Arjun Mehra, who takes up the defence of Shauryamann Gaur, played by Akshaye Khanna, in a high profile attempted murder case. The cast also includes Tillotama Shome as the public prosecutor and Dia Mirza as Arjun Mehra's wife. The courtroom drama explores legal ethics, justice, and personal values.
Another major release is Peddi, starring Ram Charan in the lead role. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the Telugu sports drama arrives on Netflix on July 9. The story follows a talented cricketer whose life takes an unexpected turn after he falls in love with Achiyamma, portrayed by Janhvi Kapoor. As circumstances change, he enters the world of wrestling while the narrative also highlights the transformation of his village through the development of railway infrastructure.
Malayalam cinema also features prominently this week with the release of Balti on SonyLIV on July 10. Written and directed by Unni Sivalingam, the action drama stars Shane Nigam in the lead role alongside Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Preethi Asrani, Alphonse Puthren, K. Selvaraghavan, and Poornima Indrajith. Set in the border region between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the film follows four talented Kabaddi players whose lives become complicated after they confront a powerful moneylender.
Viewers interested in international series can watch The Five Star Weekend on JioHotstar beginning July 9. Adapted from Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling novel, the limited series stars Jennifer Garner as a successful food blogger who invites close friends to a luxury weekend gathering while coping with personal grief. The ensemble cast includes Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall, D'Arcy Carden, and Gemma Chan.
Apple TV Plus will premiere the fifth season of Trying on July 8. The popular family comedy drama continues the story of Nikki and Jason, played by Esther Smith and Rafe Spall, as they navigate parenthood and unexpected family challenges. The new season introduces further emotional twists as the couple faces the return of their adopted children's biological mother.
Netflix also presents a modern adaptation of Little House on the Prairie on July 9. Based on the classic children's novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the reboot stars Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, and Crosby Fitzgerald. The series reimagines the beloved story for a new generation while preserving the themes of family, resilience, and frontier life.
Another international release is The Sentinels, premiering on Lionsgate Play on July 10. The French World War One action drama stars Thibaut Evrard, Olivia Ross, and Louis Peres. The story follows a soldier recruited into a secret military programme that develops enhanced soldiers using an experimental serum, combining historical drama with action and science fiction elements.
With a diverse selection of courtroom dramas, sports stories, family series, historical adaptations, and international productions, this week's OTT releases provide viewers with entertainment across multiple genres. Streaming platforms continue to expand their content libraries, giving audiences more choices to enjoy from the comfort of their homes.