The first Friday of August brings a power-packed slate of OTT releases across genres and platforms, offering a cinematic treat for viewers. From historical sagas to madcap comedies, seven fresh titles are set to premiere on August 1 on platforms like Netflix, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Apple TV+.

• Chief of War (Apple TV+): An epic historical drama led by Jason Momoa as Ka‘iana, exploring early 19th‑century island warfare and colonial resistance.

• Housefull 5 (Parts 5A & 5B) (Amazon Prime Video): The latest comedic outing in Akshay Kumar’s hit franchise, featuring alternate endings and over-the-top slapstick mayhem.

• Sitaare Zameen Par (YouTube): A new Aamir Khan‑Genelia Deshmukh sports comedy, available via pay‑per‑view on YouTube from August 1.

• Twisted Metal Season 2 (Netflix): The next chapter in this dystopian action‑comedy series starring Anthony Mackie, blending high‑octane chaos with dark humour.

• Bakaiti (ZEE5): A warm, familial dramedy about a family navigating unexpected changes after renting out a room.

Whether you’re in the mood for blockbuster laughs or gripping world‑building, this August 1 OTT drop brings variety and excitement in equal measure.