- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Upcoming Foreign OTT Releases: Here's your weekly roundup of new OTT releases to satisfy your binge-watching cravings. This week includes a series adaptation of Andaleeb Wajid’s ‘Asmara’s Summer’, the on-demand release of ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ starring Jack Black, and the digital premiere of the new Korean sci-fi series ‘Goodbye Earth’, based on Kotaro Isaka’s novel ‘Shomatsu No Furu’. Check complete list here:
Upcoming Foreign Movies & Web Series On OTT
The Big Door Prize season 2 (Apple TV+)
OTT Release Date: April 24, 2024
A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone's true potential; soon, residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships and questioning long-held beliefs.
City Hunter (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: April 25, 2024
A Japanese live-action adaptation of the famous manga, "City Hunter" features Ryo Saeba, a skilled hitman working in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku area. The story intensifies when Kaori Makimura joins Ryo to investigate her brother’s mysterious death. Together, they take on dangerous jobs from a secret message board, facing risks that plunge them deeper into the city's secrets.
Dead Body Detectives (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: April 25, 2024
The series centers on Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, two characters who have chosen to remain on Earth instead of moving on to the afterlife. By staying behind, they take on the role of investigators, dedicating themselves to solving crimes that have supernatural elements. Their decision to forgo the afterlife gives them a unique perspective and set of abilities that they use to delve into mysteries involving the paranormal and otherworldly occurrences.
Goodbye Earth (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: April 26, 2024
‘Goodbye Earth’ is a new South Korean science fiction series set in a dystopian future. The show is penned by Jung Sung-joo and helmed by director Kim Jin-min. It features a cast that includes Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Sung-woo, and Kim Yoon-hye. Audiences around the globe can look forward to its release on Netflix, where it will become available for streaming on April 26, 2024.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (Amazon Prime Video)
OTT Release Date: April 26, 2024
Po must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he's going to need some help. Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
The Asunta Case (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: April 26, 2024
The storyline delves into the investigation of the Asunta Basterra case, which began when Asunta's parents, Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra, reported her as missing on September 21, 2013. Tragically, her body was later discovered on a road near Santiago de Compostela. The case unfolds as authorities piece together the events leading up to and following her disappearance, attempting to uncover the truth behind this distressing incident.
The Beekeeper (Lionsgate Play)
OTT Release Date: April 26, 2024
‘The Beekeeper’ is a 2024 American action thriller directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer. The film features Jason Statham and a strong supporting cast including Emmy Raver-Lampman and Jeremy Irons. The story follows Adam Clay, a former special ops soldier known as "The Beekeeper," who seeks revenge after his compassionate landlady commits suicide. She had been swindled out of her charity's money through a phishing scam, prompting Adam to target those behind the fraud.
Deliver Me (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: April 24, 2024
‘Deliver Me’ is a compelling Swedish crime drama that follows Billy and Dogge, two youths from a troubled small town. The show explores how their childhood friendship endures amidst growing violence and societal neglect, raising questions about justice, responsibility, and redemption.
Briganti (Netflix)
OTT Release Date: April 23, 2024
‘Briganti’ is set in Southern Italy in the mid-19th century and follows Filomena, a peasant who escapes her cruel, wealthy husband by stealing a map and running into the forest, populated by bandits. Her search for the legendary Red Shirts’ Gold leads to her capture by the notorious Monaco gang and an alliance with Sparviero, a mysterious bounty hunter. Together, they embark on an adventurous treasure hunt, experiencing love, rebellion, and heroism against the backdrop of a brigand-infested, newly unified Italy.