OTT releases this week: Stranger Things 5 finale, Haq and more to binge before 2026

OTT releases this week: Before 2025 draws to a close, OTT platforms are making a final push with a packed slate of releases aimed at year-end binge-watchers. From long-awaited finales to fresh international dramas and theatrical hits finding a digital home, streaming services are ensuring there’s no shortage of entertainment as the New Year approaches.

Here’s a curated list of new OTT releases this week (December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026), complete with platform details, plot outlines and release dates.

1. Stranger Things 5 – Volume 2

Platform: Netflix
Release date: December 31, 2025

The final chapter of Netflix’s global phenomenon is being released on New Year’s Eve. The story is being carried forward as Eleven and her friends move closer to stopping Vecna’s terrifying plan to reshape reality through the Upside Down. In Volume 2, Max Mayfield is shown returning to the real world, but her escape is said to fuel Vecna’s rage, putting other children in danger.

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2. Haq

Platform: Netflix
Release date: January 2, 2026

After a strong theatrical run, Haq is being brought to OTT. The film follows Shazia Bano, played by Yami Gautam, a woman fighting for dignity and justice after her lawyer husband Abbas, portrayed by Emraan Hashmi, abandons her and their children for a second marriage. The narrative addresses themes of personal freedom, faith and resilience, making it a socially charged watch.

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3. The Good Doctor

Platform: Netflix
Release date: January 1, 2026

The popular medical drama continues to find new viewers. The series revolves around Dr Shaun Murphy, a gifted young surgeon with autism, who joins St. Bonaventure Hospital in San Jose. While lives are saved through his exceptional skills, emotional and social challenges continue to shape his journey within the hospital system.

4. Eko

Platform: Netflix
Release date: December 31, 2025

This Malayalam mystery thriller is set against misty hills and hidden pasts. The plot centres on the disappearance of dog breeder Kuriyachan, played by Saurabh Sachdeva. His wife Mlaathi and caretaker Peyoos are drawn into a disturbing trail involving exotic dogs, buried secrets and links to the Navy.

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5. Love From 9 To 5

Platform: Netflix
Release date: January 1, 2026

A light-hearted romantic comedy unfolds around two ambitious employees, Graciela and Matteo. After a one-night encounter, their lives take an unexpected turn when it’s revealed that both are competing for the same CEO position at a major underwear company.

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6. Follow My Voice

Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Release date: January 2, 2026

This Spanish teen drama focuses on Klara, a young woman facing a severe mental health crisis that keeps her confined indoors. Her world begins to change through an emotional connection with an unseen radio host, offering a sensitive exploration of isolation and healing.

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7. My Korean Boyfriend

Platform: Netflix
Release date: January 1, 2026

The docu-reality series explores the clash between K-drama fantasies and real-life relationships. Five Brazilian women travel to Seoul to meet their Korean partners, testing the strength of their long-distance bonds amid cultural differences.