Friday OTT releases: What to watch this weekend - May 23, 2025
Hyderabad: As summer streaming picks up, a fresh lineup of films across platforms offers something for every kind of viewer. From horror and espionage to adventure and regional stories, here are five new releases to check out this week on Netflix, Apple TV , Lionsgate Play, Prime Video, and ETV Win.
- Fear Street: Prom Queen (Netflix)
Fear Street: Prom Queen is a 2025 American slasher film directed by Matt Palmer, co-written with Donald McLeary. Based on R.L. Stine’s 1992 novel The Prom Queen, it is the fourth installment in the Fear Street film series. The cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston. The film was released on Netflix on May 23, 2025.
- Inheritance (Lionsgate Play)
Directed by Neil Burger and co-written with Olen Steinhauer, Inheritance is an espionage thriller starring Phoebe Dynevor and Rhys Ifans. The story follows a young woman who uncovers an international conspiracy after discovering her father is a spy. The film was released in U.S. theaters on January 24, 2025, earning $124,817 in its opening weekend. It is now available on Lionsgate Play as of May 23, 2025.
- Fountain of Youth (Apple TV )
Directed by Guy Ritchie and written by James Vanderbilt, Fountain of Youth is a heist action-adventure film featuring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as estranged siblings on a quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. The film also stars Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci. It premiered on Apple TV on May 23, 2025.
- Abhilasham (Prime Video)
Abhilasham is a 2025 Malayalam-language film directed by Shuaib and written by Jenith Kachappilly. The film features Saiju Kurup, Arjun Ashokan, and Tanvi Ram in lead roles. It is currently streaming on Prime Video.
- Calling Bell (ETV Win)
Released on May 18, 2025, Calling Bell is a regional drama directed by Srikanth Devarakonda. The film features cinematography by Mourya, music by Harsha, editing by Shiva, art direction by Madhu, costume design by Kaveri, and dubbing by Dolly. It is available on ETV Win and is produced by Katha Sudha.