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OTT Releases This Week Dec 8 to 14: Superman, Knives Out, and Taylor Swift Lead a Blockbuster Week
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The second week of December is packed with some of the biggest releases of the year. Leading the charge is the much-awaited SuperMan and the Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc . With major titles hitting Netflix, JioHotstar, and Prime Video, there's plenty of star studded content to keep you glued to your screen. Here's what you can’t miss. OTT Releases This Week Dec 9, 2025 The Carpenter's Son Horror,Biblical Drama Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 34m IMDB Rating: 3.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release - Available in US The Carpenter's Son is a dark, fictionalized horror film about the adolescent years of Jesus, inspired by apocryphal texts. The story follows a family (Joseph, Mary, and their son, the Boy) hiding in Roman-era Egypt. The Boy begins to discover his mysterious, powerful abilities—including both healing and accidentally causing harm. A mysterious young girl, the physical embodiment of Satan, befriends and tempts him to explore his powers and question his strict, devout father. As the Boy grapples with his identity, dark forces surround the family. The film culminates in a spiritual conflict where the Boy must ultimately face his destiny and the immense, dangerous power he holds. Dec 9, 2025 Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Animation,Horror Prime Video-Rent Language:English,Japanese Running Time: 1h 41m IMDB Rating: 8.5/10 View Box Office Collection→ Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a direct sequel to the first season of the anime, adapting the Bomb Girl manga arc. The film follows Denji as he falls for a mysterious girl named Reze who works at a café. Their brief, hopeful romance quickly turns violent when Reze reveals she is a Soviet agent and the Bomb Devil, tasked with capturing Denji. A brutal, city-wide battle ensues. After their fight, Denji asks Reze to run away with him. Reze decides to accept his offer but is intercepted and killed by Makima and the Angel Devil before she can meet him. The movie ends with Denji waiting alone at the cafe, unaware of the tragedy orchestrated by his boss. Dec 9, 2025 Christy Documentary prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 34m IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 Available in US The film Christy is a biographical sports drama starring Sydney Sweeney as real-life boxing pioneer Christy Martin. The movie chronicles Martin's rise in the 1990s as the First Lady of boxing while secretly enduring an abusive and manipulative marriage to her trainer/manager, Jim Martin (Ben Foster). The tension culminates in a brutal domestic violence incident where Jim attacks her after she tries to leave him. Christy survives the near-fatal assault, recovers, and helps secure her husband's conviction for attempted murder, ultimately becoming an advocate for domestic violence survivors (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 9, 2025 Die My Love Dark Comedy Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 Limited Theatrical release Die My Love is a psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence as Grace, an aspiring writer who moves to rural Montana with her husband (Robert Pattinson). After giving birth, Grace suffers from severe postpartum depression and psychosis while isolated in their new home. The film chronicles her descent into madness and self-destruction. Her supportive but helpless husband watches as she becomes erratic, leading to a brief institutionalization. The movie culminates in an ambiguous and incendiary ending where Grace walks toward a massive forest fire after burning her life’s work, leaving her fate ;either literal death or the symbolic shedding of her former self open to interpretation. Dec 9, 2025 Keeper Folk Horror Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 39m IMDB Rating: 5.8 Not Released in India Keeper is a folk horror film about Liz, who joins her wealthy boyfriend Malcolm for an anniversary weekend at his isolated cabin. She uncovers a dark secret: Malcolm and his cousin Darren are centuries-old men who have been luring women to the cabin to be sacrificed to monstrous witchlings living in the basement, granting the men eternal youth. Liz, who resembles the creatures' original mother, is spared and bonds with them. She turns the tables on Malcolm, who rapidly ages and is killed when she drowns him in a jar of honey. The film concludes with Liz fully integrated into the monstrous family. Dec 10, 2025 Merv Romantic Comedy Prime Video Language: English Running Time: 1h 45m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release The romantic comedy Merv follows recently separated Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox), who must reunite in Florida when their shared dog, Merv, becomes depressed after their breakup. The ex-couple awkwardly co-parents the dog back to health on a beach vacation, forcing them to confront unresolved feelings and leading to a rekindled romance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 11 , 2025 Superman Action, Adventure Jio Htstar Language: English Running Time: 2h 9m IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 View Box Office Collection→ Clark Kent must reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in a world that often dismisses his core values of truth and kindness. Tech billionaire Lex Luthor uses a geopolitical conflict to frame Superman as a global threat, turning public opinion against him. With the help of Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, his dog Krypto, and other emerging heroes (the Justice Gang), Superman works to expose Luthor's schemes, which involve a black hole and a clone of Superman named Ultraman. The film culminates in Superman defeating Luthor, clearing his name, and fully embracing his identity as a beacon of hope Dec 12 , 2025 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Mystery,Comedy Netflix Language: English Running Time: 2h 24m IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 Limited Theatrical release In Wake Up Dead Man, detective Benoit Blanc investigates the locked-room murder of Monsignor Wicks, a manipulative preacher. Aided by Father Jud, Blanc uncovers a plot involving a valuable diamond and Wicks' plan to expose his congregation's secrets. The investigation, centered on the diverse suspects within the church, reveals a complex tale of greed and lies, culminating in Blanc exposing the killer and the diamond's hiding place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 12 , 2025 F1 Action,Sports Apple TV Language: English,Hindi,Tamil,Telugu Running Time: 2h 35m IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 View Box Office Collection→ F1 The Movie is a sports drama about Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a retired F1 driver who returns to mentor a rookie (Damson Idris) and save his friend's struggling team (APXGP). The film blends a fictional narrative with real F1 race footage, culminating in a season-ending race where the team achieves success and Sonny finds redemption. Dec 12 , 2025 Influencers Horror Shudder Language: English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release Influencers is a 2025 horror thriller sequel to 2022's Influencer, released on Shudder on December 12, 2025. It follows CW (the returning identity-stealing murderer) and her girlfriend Diane on an anniversary trip in Southern France. Their vacation is ruined by an intrusive British influencer named Charlotte. CW kills Charlotte, causing her life to unravel as Diane grows suspicious. The film explores deception and the dark side of curated online personas. Dec 12 , 2025 The Mastermind Heist ,Crime MUBI Language: English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release The Mastermind (2025), directed by Kelly Reichardt, is an anti-heist film focusing on the disastrous aftermath of a suburban art theft. James Blaine J.B. Mooney, a deluded, unemployed family man, orchestrates a seemingly simple daytime museum robbery to steal four valuable Arthur Dove paintings. The heist is successful, but the film quickly shifts to the unraveling of J.B.'s master plan. He finds selling the art nearly impossible and his lack of foresight leads to immediate complications. As his involvement becomes public, he abandons his family and goes on the run across the 1970s US. The narrative critiques his selfish individualism, chronicling his tragicomic downfall as he spirals from a self-proclaimed genius into a desperate fugitive, ultimately leading to his arrest. Dec 12 , 2025 Tell me Softly Romance,Drama Prime Video Language: English Running Time: 1h 7m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release The story centers on Kami Hamilton, whose stable life is disrupted by the return of the Di Bianco brothers—Thiago and Taylor—after a seven-year absence. Thiago was her first love, and Taylor her protector. Their unexpected comeback forces Kami to confront her past and navigate an intense love triangle, challenging her guarded emotions and forcing a choice about her future. Dec 11 , 2025 Comedy Netflix Series: Man Vs Baby Language:English No Of Episodes: 4 Man Vs Baby is a Netflix comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson as Trevor Bingley. Hired to housesit a luxurious, high-tech London penthouse over Christmas, Trevor finds himself unexpectedly in charge of a lost baby from his school's nativity play. The series follows his slapstick struggle to manage the baby's chaotic antics in the pristine environment, blending physical comedy with themes of unexpected parenthood. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 12 , 2025 Crime, Mystery Netflix Series: City of Shadows Language:Spanish,English No Of Episodes: 6 The six-episode series follows Inspector Milo Malart and Deputy Inspector Rebeca Garrido as they investigate a macabre murder: a burned body discovered hanging from the façade of the iconic La Pedrera building. The investigation plunges them into the corrupt underworld of Barcelona's port, where drug trafficking is rampant and the lines between legality and crime are dangerously blurred. The show is based on a novel by Aro Sáinz de la Maza. Dec 11, 2025 Crime ,Drama Netflix Series: The Town Language:Turkish(Eng Subtitle Available) No Of Episodes: 6 The 2025 Turkish web series The Town is a crime drama that follows two estranged brothers and a childhood friend who stumble upon a stolen fortune. The discovery sparks a high-stakes game where their loyalty and survival are tested as they navigate a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with criminals, all while chasing life-changing dreams. Dec 10 , 2025 Adventure,Comedy Jio Hotstar Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes: 8 Percy Jackson's second season is a direct adaptation of the novel The Sea of Monsters. The season centers on a desperate mission to save Camp Half-Blood, whose magical barrier has been poisoned. Percy, Annabeth, and his new cyclops half-brother Tyson embark on an unsanctioned quest into the Sea of Monsters (the Bermuda Triangle) to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece, the only item that can heal the camp's dying protective tree. The adventure involves saving their friend Grover from the cyclops Polyphemus and navigating numerous mythological dangers while evading their rival, Luke Castellan. The season culminates in the successful recovery of the fleece, which unexpectedly resurrects Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus, setting the stage for future conflicts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 5 , 2025 Family Comedy Netflix Series: Simon Cowell: The Next Act Language:English No Of Episodes: 6 Simon Cowell: The Next Act is a six-episode Netflix docuseries chronicling music mogul Simon Cowell's journey to discover and launch a new global boy band. The series offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at Cowell's talent search, from open auditions across the UK to the final formation of the group and the release of their debut single. It details his high-stakes attempt to repeat the success of past bands like One Direction in the modern music landscape. Dec 12 , 2025 Documentary Jio Hotstar Series: Taylor Swift: The End of an Era Language:English No Of Episodes: 6 Taylor Swift The Eras Tour The End of an Era is a six-episode docuseries that offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour. The series blends backstage footage, personal reflections from Swift, and candid interactions with her fiance Travis Kelce and various guest artists. It chronicles the logistical challenges and emotional toll of the two-year global phenomenon, exploring its immense cultural impact and culminating in the addition of The Tortured Poets Department set to the final shows. Dec 12 , 2025 Drama Jio Hotstar Series: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show Language:English No Of Episodes: 6 Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show is the definitive concert film of her final Vancouver performance on December 8, 2024. It captures the complete, career-spanning setlist, notably including the full The Tortured Poets Department act absent from the theatrical version. 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