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Friday OTT releases of the week (April 22 - 27): ‘If Wishes Could Kill,’ ‘Apex,’ ‘24,’ and more must-watch picks

This week’s OTT lineup brings together crime thrillers, survival dramas, romance, action, indie storytelling and global originals across Apple TV Plus, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Lionsgate Play. Running from April 22 to April 27, the slate mixes returning series, star-led films and regional dramas, giving viewers plenty to add to their weekend watchlist.

‘Criminal Record’ (Season 2)

‘Criminal Record’ season 2 returns with Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo leading a tense London-set crime drama. Created by Paul Rutman, the series follows two detectives with sharply different instincts as they investigate a politically sensitive murder case shaped by justice, power and moral ambiguity.Release date: April 22, 2026Streaming on: Apple TV Plus

‘If Wishes Could Kill’

‘If Wishes Could Kill’ is a South Korean teen horror story set in Seorin High School. The plot follows students who discover a mysterious app called Girigo that grants wishes, only for each desire to come with a deadly countdown, pushing them into a terrifying battle for survival.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: Netflix

‘Marty Supreme’

‘Marty Supreme’ is set in the 1950s and follows Marty Mauser, played by Timothée Chalamet, an ambitious ping-pong hustler chasing international glory. After being shut out of a major championship, he turns to risky and morally murky choices, as the film examines obsession, sacrifice and ambition.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: Prime Video

‘Greenland 2: Migration’

‘Greenland 2: Migration’ continues the survival story of John Garrity, played by Gerard Butler. Set five years after a catastrophic comet event, the sequel follows Garrity and his family as they leave an unlivable bunker and cross a devastated Europe in search of safety.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: Lionsgate Play

‘New Bandits’ (Season 2)

‘New Bandits’ season 2 deepens Ubaldo’s story as he steps into a leadership role after his father’s death. Joined by his siblings, he leads a rebellion against the oppressive Maleiros in Cratará, with the season blending action, emotional conflict, loyalty and resistance.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: Prime Video

‘Apex’

‘Apex’ stars Charlize Theron as Sasha, a grieving climber who retreats into the wilderness in search of solitude. Her journey turns into a brutal survival fight when she becomes the target of a ruthless predator played by Taron Egerton, forcing her to rely on instinct and endurance.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: Netflix

‘24’

‘24’ brings Anil Kapoor’s race-against-time thriller back to digital screens. Kapoor plays ATU chief Jai Singh Rathod, who must stop an assassination plot targeting the Prime Minister-elect while also trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter, making the series a tense mix of politics and action.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: JioHotstar

‘Band Melam’

‘Band Melam’ is a Telugu romantic drama centred on childhood friends Giri and Raaji. Torn apart by misunderstandings and life choices, they meet again years later, only to find that emotional baggage, family pressure and social expectations complicate their path toward reconciliation and love.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: ZEE5

‘Nukkad Naatak’

‘Nukkad Naatak’ is a Hindi indie drama directed by debutant filmmaker Anubhav Singh. Starring Sparsh Shrivastava and Mihir Ahuja, the film follows two college students who, after expulsion, are pushed into working with underprivileged children, opening the door to empathy, accountability and personal transformation.Release date: April 24, 2026Streaming on: Netflix

‘Supernova Strikers: Genesis’

‘Supernova Strikers: Genesis’ is a live-streamed boxing event directed by Paul Dugdale. Mixing influencer bouts with performances by artists such as Carín León and Ozuna, the event aims to fuse sports entertainment, music and celebrity culture into one flashy, high-energy viewing experience.Release date: April 26, 2026Streaming on: Netflix

‘Straight To Hell’

‘Straight To Hell’ is described as a biographical drama directed by Hideo Nakata and starring Erika Toda. The film revisits the life of renowned fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki, tracing her rise to fame through personal struggles and professional achievements while presenting a layered portrait of a controversial figure.Release date: April 27, 2026Streaming on: Netflix Go to Source

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