Friday OTT Releases (January 2, 2026): 6 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, ZEE5, Prime Video, and more

Friday OTT Releases (January 2, 2026): From Emraan Hashmi-Yami Gautam's Haq to interesting Korean and Japanese shows, take a look at the full list!

Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam in a still from Haq

Friday OTT Releases (January 2, 2026): As we enter the new year of 2026, OTT platforms are off to a great start. This Friday, there are several new releases coming to streaming services - perfect for starting the year off with a sneak peek. From Emraan Hashmi-Yami Gautam's Haq to interesting Korean and Japanese shows, here's the full guide to the upcoming OTT releases arriving this Friday, January 1, 2026.

Friday OTT Releases (January 1, 2026)

Haq (Netflix)

Haq (2025) is a Hindi courtroom drama starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, inspired by India's real-life Shah Bano case, about a woman (Gautam) who struggles to support herself after being abandoned by her husband (Hashmi) and given instant triple talaq, sparking a national debate over women's rights, beliefs, and the law.

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Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory (JioHotstar - OTTplay Premium)

Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory is a National Geographic wildlife documentary special where filmmaker Bertie Gregory films cheetahs during Tanzania's Great Migration. This documentary depicts their struggle for survival, focusing on a mother and her cubs and cooperative male hunting, highlighting the unexpected challenges for the fast hunters.

Beauty (ZEE5 - OTTplay Premium)

Beauty is a 2025 Telugu romantic drama film based on a father's desperate search for his missing daughter, exploring themes of innocence, love, and family trust, starring Ankith Koyya, Nilakhi Patra, and Naresh.

Follow My Voice (Prime Video)

Follow My Voice is about Klara, a young woman recovering from a mental health crisis, who falls in love with Kang, the host of her favourite late-night radio show, and develops feelings for a voice she has only heard, making her question whether she can love someone unseen and find the courage to face the world and her.

After the Quake (Netflix)

After the Quake is a 2025 Japanese film based on Haruki Murakami's short stories, exploring the long-term impacts of the 1995 Kobe Earthquake and other crises like the pandemic across 30 years (1995-2025). It stars Masaki Okada, Ai Hashimoto, and Non (voicing the Frog) under director Tsuyoshi Inoue.

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia (Netflix)

Physical: Welcome to Mongolia is a 4-episode Netflix spin-off of Physical: Asia, following South Korean cast members Kim Dong-hyun & Amotti as Mongolian captain Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan guides them on an authentic tour of Mongolia. The series features the camaraderie between the teams.

FAQs:

Q: When is the Stranger Things Season 5 finale coming out?

A: Stranger Things Season 5 Finale, titled "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up," is now streaming on Netflix. It is 2 hours and 8 minutes long.

Q: Where can I watch the movie Haq?

A: Haq, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, is available for streaming on Netflix starting January 2, 2026.

Q: Where to watch Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat?

A: Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa's Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is streaming on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

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