Movie fans are in for an exciting week. Several popular movies and web series across different languages are getting released on streaming platforms like ZEE5, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Here is the full list of everything you can watch online this week, including all the dates, platform details, directors, and actors.
1. Lanterns
- Release Date: August 17
- Platform: JioHotstar (India)
Overview:
Lanterns is the main release of the week. It is a live-action series from the DC Universe and marks the fifth entry in James Gunn’s shared DCU. The story follows a veteran Green Lantern named Hal Jordan and a new recruit named John Stewart as they try to solve a strange murder mystery in a small American town.
- Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Nathan Fillion, and Kelly Macdonald.
2. Toy Story 5
- Release Date: August 18
- Platform: Rent or purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV
Overview:
The famous Pixar franchise returns with its fifth movie. Popular characters Woody, Buzz, and Jessie are back. In this chapter, Bonnie gets obsessed with a new frog-shaped tablet named Lilypad, making the toys struggle to find their place in a world dominated by screen technology.
- Main Characters: Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and Bonnie.
3. Jana Nayagan
- Release Date: August 21
- Platform: ZEE5
- Languages: Multiple Indian languages
Overview:
Jana Nayagan is the final movie (farewell film) of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay before his career transition. After completing a very successful run in cinema halls where it became the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2026, it is now heading to digital streaming.
- Cast: Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, and Bobby Deol.
4. Chennai Love Story
- Release Date: August 21
- Platform: SonyLIV
- Languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada
Overview:
Chennai Love Story is a successful romantic drama film starring Kiran Abbavaram. Directed by Ravi Namburi, the movie became a hit in theatres and is now making its streaming premiere.
- Director: Ravi Namburi
- Cast: Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya (female lead).
5. Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
- Release Date: August 21
- Platform: Netflix
- Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam
Overview:
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam is an upcoming romantic entertainer film releasing directly across five languages.
- Director & Actor: Elan (directed the film and acts in it)
- Lead Actress: Saanvi Meghana
- Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
6. Welcome To The Jungle
- Release Date: August 21
- Platform: JioHotstar
Overview:
Welcome To The Jungle is the third movie in the comedy franchise Welcome. Directed by Ahmed Khan, this star-studded comedy-drama had a decent run in theatres and is now making its digital arrival.
- Director: Ahmed Khan
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, and Urvashi Rautela.