Weekend Watch: From Spider-Man: Brand New Day to The Devil Wears Prada 2, what to watch in theatres and on OTT

As the first weekend of August arrives, audiences have plenty to choose from across theatres and streaming services. While cinemas are banking on superhero spectacles and home-grown comedies, OTT platforms are rolling out sequels, animated adventures, psychological thrillers, and true-crime documentaries to keep viewers hooked.

Whether you're heading to the cinema or planning a weekend binge at home, here's a selection of this weekend's releases you could consider.

OTT releases this weekend

One of the biggest streaming releases this week is The Devil Wears Prada 2, which premiered on JioHotstar on July 29. Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, the sequel reunites the iconic trio as Miranda Priestly navigates the changing fashion and media landscape, bringing back the workplace drama and sharp wit that made the original a classic.

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 premiered on Prime Video on July 31, bringing Bruce Wayne back to Gotham as he battles iconic villains including the Joker and the Riddler in the noir-inspired animated series.

Netflix premiered Rao Bahadur on July 31, a Telugu psychological period drama starring Satyadev as an ageing aristocrat obsessed with uncovering a long-buried family secret.

Tamil sports comedy-drama Gatta Kusthi 2 also premiered on Netflix on July 31, reuniting Veera and Keerthi as they navigate marriage, family conflicts and wrestling rivalries.

Among Indian originals, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai debuted on ZEE5 on July 31. Starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, the light-hearted romantic comedy celebrates love, friendship and the chaos of modern relationships, making it an entertaining weekend watch.

Mythology fans can now stream The Legend of Karna on SonyLIV, where it premiered on July 31. The animated series revisits the life of the Mahabharata's tragic hero, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of history's greatest warriors.

Among the other releases this week, Malayalam psychological thriller Balan: The Boy premiered on ZEE5 on July 31, while Telugu legal drama Objection, My Lord also premiered on the platform the same day. Tamil medical drama Heart Beat Season 3 premiered on JioHotstar on July 31, and Netflix added true-crime documentary The Idaho Murders: A College Town Nightmare on July 29, revisiting one of America's most shocking criminal investigations.

In theatres this weekend

The biggest theatrical release is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which hit cinemas on July 30. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in the next chapter of the Marvel franchise as he rebuilds his life after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home while confronting fresh threats.

Also released in theatres on July 30 is Bhai Tera Star Hai, a satirical Hindi comedy starring Raghav Juyal. The film follows an aspiring actor whose dreams take an unexpected turn after he becomes entangled in a criminal conspiracy.

The bigger picture

This week's release slate reflects the continued balance between theatrical spectacles and streaming-first entertainment. Big-screen franchises such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day continue to drive cinema footfalls, while OTT platforms are investing heavily in franchise sequels, mythology, thrillers, documentaries and regional originals to keep audiences engaged across genres.