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Friday OTT Releases (October 16, 2026): The weekend brings a fresh selection of movies and shows across streaming platforms, with this Friday’s lineup
spanning crime, action, adventure and psychological thrillers. Masterplan brings a high-stakes heist to Amazon Prime Video, while Netflix adds Money Trap: The Karun Treasure, a story involving an ambitious con and a legendary treasure. Regional cinema also features prominently, with DC arriving on SonyLIV and Aasha making its way to ZEE5. Meanwhile, Apple TV brings Tenzing, centred on a historic mountaineering expedition, and Lionsgate Play adds Sacrifice. Whether you prefer suspense, comedy or adventure, these releases offer plenty to explore this weekend.
Latest Friday OTT Releases (October 16, 2026)
Title: DC
OTT Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
DC reimagines the classic tale of Devdas as a gritty crime drama, with Lokesh Kanagaraj playing Devadas, an outlaw forced to flee after a heist ends in a police officer’s death. With a relentless task force pursuing him, he finds an unlikely ally in Chandra (Wamiqa Gabbi), a sex worker who helps him navigate the criminal underworld. Their partnership draws them into a dangerous struggle for survival.
Title: Money Trap: The Karun Treasure
OTT Platform: Netflix
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure centres on seasoned con artist Asım Noyan (Yilmaz Erdogan), who brings his old crew back together after coming into possession of a map linked to the legendary Treasure of Karun. Hoping to pull off one final lucrative scheme, the group sets out on a risky mission.
Title: Tenzing
OTT Platform: Apple TV
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
Tenzing chronicles the remarkable journey of Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok), who joined New Zealand climber Sir Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston) on the historic 1953 expedition to Mount Everest. Beyond the achievement itself, the film explores Tenzing’s deep spiritual connection with the mountains, the challenges he faced along the way and his determination to earn recognition in a climbing world shaped by colonial attitudes.
Title: Masterplan
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
Masterplan follows Roger (Stanley Tucci), a retired thief who assembles an unconventional team to pull off an audacious art heist targeting the Mona Lisa. His recruits include an Italian hacker (Simona Tabasco) and a French explosives specialist (Victor Belmondo).
Title: Sacrifice
OTT Platform: Lionsgate Play
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
Sacrifice is a satirical eco-thriller set during an extravagant charity gala on a remote Greek island. Organised by a billionaire (Vincent Cassel) and his pop-star wife (Salma Hayek), the event becomes a hostage crisis when a radical group led by Joan (Anya Taylor-Joy) takes the wealthy guests captive. Among those trapped is a self-absorbed movie star (Chris Evans)
Title: Aasha
OTT Platform: ZEE5
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
Aasha is a Malayalam psychological thriller starring Urvashi as a widow whose life takes a disturbing turn following a seemingly minor car accident. When the incident brings her into conflict with Jeemon (Joju George), a volatile man, neither is willing to back down.
Title: Roadies Rebirth
OTT Platform: Netflix, JioHotstar
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Streaming From: Friday, October 16, 2026
MTV Roadies Rebirth, the 21st season of the adventure reality show, premieres on October 16, 2026, with a revamped format built around the theme of OGs vs New Gs. Hosted by Rannvijay Singha, the season brings returning veterans, including Prince Narula, face-to-face with digital creators such as Abhishek Malhan (Fukra Insaan). With a Phoenix-inspired identity symbolising a fresh start and teasers hinting at six gang leaders competing for the first time, the new season promises a major shake-up. Episodes will air on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM IST on JioHotstar, Netflix and MTV India.
This Week’s OTT Calendar: 7 New Shows and Movies Worth Streaming
| New Shows and Movie Name | OTT Platform | OTT Release Date |
| DC | SonyLIV | October 16, 2026 |
| Money Trap: The Karun Treasure | Netflix | October 16, 2026 |
| Tenzing | Apple TV | October 16, 2026 |
| Masterplan | Amazon Prime Video | October 16, 2026 |
| Sacrifice | Lionsgate Play | October 16, 2026 |
| Aasha | ZEE5 | October 16, 2026 |
| Roadies Rebirth | Netflix, JioHotstar | October 16, 2026 |
