From the return of Netflix’s most iconic series to new Hindi originals and international thrillers, here is a detailed look at the major OTT releases between December 22 and December 28, 2025.
1. Sicily Express
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Release date: December 22
Where to watch: Netflix
Released just in time for Christmas week, Sicily Express has been positioned as a warm yet quietly political miniseries. The story follows two Sicilian nurses working in Milan who repeatedly commute home on budget flights. Their attempts to reconnect with their roots are constantly obstructed by an unsympathetic boss. Through everyday struggles, the series is said to explore labour, migration and identity in modern Southern Italy.
2. Nobody 2
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Release date: Nobody 2
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Bob Odenkirk’s return as Hutch Mansell has been brought to streaming this week. Serving as a sequel to the 2021 action thriller, Nobody 2 continues the story of the seemingly ordinary assassin. This time, a family holiday spirals into chaos, forcing Mansell back into violence. The film has been positioned as a blend of dark humour and stylised action, building on the cult following of the original.
3. Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2
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Release date: December 25
Where to watch: Netflix
The most talked-about release of the week arrives on Christmas Day. Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 marks the second chapter of the show’s final season. After volume 1 premiered in November, the concluding arc is being released in parts, with the final volume scheduled for December 31. The fantasy-sci-fi series continues to command global attention as it edges closer to its emotional finale.
4. Single Salma
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Release date: December 26
Where to watch: Netflix
Netflix’s new Hindi romantic comedy stars Huma Qureshi, Sunny Singh and Shreyas Talpade. Set in Lucknow, the film centres on a woman who shoulders family responsibilities but is constantly judged for being unmarried. Through humour and drama, Single Salma attempts to reflect social pressures around marriage and independence.
5. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
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Release date: December 26
Where to watch: Zee5
Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa headline this intense romantic drama. The plot follows a powerful politician whose attraction to a film actress gradually turns into a dangerous obsession. Marketed as a mix of romance and psychological tension, the film has generated curiosity ahead of its digital debut.
6. Cover-Up
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Release date: December 26
Where to watch: Netflix
This documentary traces the career of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. His investigations into US military actions during the Vietnam and Iraq wars are revisited, offering viewers a stark look at power, accountability and journalism’s role in exposing uncomfortable truths.
7. The Copenhagen Test
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Release date: December 27
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Closing the week is a futuristic spy thriller. Set in a near-future world, the series follows analyst Alexander Hale, who discovers that his own agency has been compromised after his senses are hacked. Suspense and paranoia drive the narrative as the show explores surveillance and identity.