Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hotstar, JioCinema, and many more have a plethora of new releases scheduled for the first week of August 2024. Everyone can find a movie or documentary that suits their taste, whether they prefer thrilling thrillers, vast science fiction adventures, comedies, or thought-provoking documentaries. Among the standout features are the highly anticipated sequel to Dune, the touching story of Brinda, the hilarious Dus June Kii Raat, and the terrifying return of Godzilla in Godzilla Minus One. In addition, Modern Masters will transport you to SS Rajamouli's enthralling universe, while Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Rebel Moon: Part Two: Director's Cut will take you on exciting adventures. Experience the spine-tingling terror of Sleeping Dogs and the enigmatic mystique of Tarot.

If you're looking for something new to watch this week on your preferred streaming service, look at these nine picks.

Latest OTT releases (July 29 to August 4)

Brinda - August 2 (SonyLIV [OTTplay Premium])

Cadet Brinda, a young woman with a strong moral compass despite her social awkwardness, accidentally discovers a horrible murder. The assassin evades her capture despite her personal and bureaucratic struggles; however, the most difficult obstacle is the moral reckoning that may determine her professional and ethical standing. Will Brinda maintain her commitment to justice, or will the murky circumstances surrounding the inquiry cloud her judgement?

Dune: Part 2 - August 2 (JioCinema)

In Part Two of Dune, we follow Paul Atreides on his legendary quest to avenge his family's murder at the hands of the conspirators who betrayed them, as he joins forces with Chani and the Fremen. In an effort to avert a dreadful future that he alone can predict, he must decide between the love of his life and the destiny of the known world.

Dus June Kii Raat - August 4 (JioCinema)

Residents of Raniganj would prefer to remain at home than risk crossing paths with the infamously unlucky Panauti "Bhagyesh" in this hilarious potboiler. Panauti's tragic closure of his father's famous single-screen cinema is a result of his unfortunate birth on the day his father passed away. The theatre's restoration is Panauti's only life goal. He finds himself in one ridiculous jam after another, as his journey is full of hilarious surprises.

Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color - August 1 (Netflix)

A new monster emerges in postwar Japan: Godzilla. How likely is it that the utterly shattered populace will ever have the strength to resist? Takashi Yamazaki wrote and directed it.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - August 2 (Disney+ Hotstar)

Wes Ball breathes new life into the global epic saga, set several generations after Caesar's rule, in which apes coexist peacefully and humans fade into the background. A young ape goes on a terrifying quest as a new cruel ape ruler establishes his empire. Along the way, he will question his past knowledge and make decisions that shape his species and humanity.

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli - August 2 (Netflix)

All of Rajamouli's films, from Eaga to RRR, have ferocious, internationally renowned characters who embody the director's unique vision. In addition to his iconic characters, his music has shook audiences around the world, garnering praise from critics and breaking records in Indian cinema. Anupama Chopra, a film critic and journalist, serves as the documentary's host as it delves deeper into Rajamouli's remarkable journey from Hyderabad to Hollywood. The documentary gives viewers a glimpse into the invisible, personal side of the icon, letting them know more about his early interests, familial influences, periods of uncertainty, and triumphs. 

Rebel Moon - Part Two: Director's Cut - August 2 (Netflix)

Part one of Rebel Moon, "Chalice of Blood," takes you deeper into the mythology and insanity of Zack Snyder's epic science fiction story, and part two, "Curse of Forgiveness," takes you even farther into the universe of Rebel Moon, but with more savage sex and blood. In Snyder's director's cut, a mysterious stranger named Kora (Sofia Boutella) lives among the villagers and becomes their greatest hope for survival when the soldiers of the tyrant Regent Balisarius attack a tranquil lunar community in the farthest corners of the universe. A small band of warriors—outsiders, insurgents, peasants, and orphans of war—share a shared desire for vengeance and redemption, and Kora is tasked with finding trained combatants to join her in an impossible stand against the Motherworld. The weight of an entire realm presses down on the moonliest of moons, assembling a new band of champions.

Sleeping Dogs - August 2 (Lionsgate Play [OTTplay Premium])

Russell Crowe, an ex-homicide investigator with memory loss, finds himself compelled to investigate a violent murder. The reality of his long-forgotten history starts to creep up on him, though, and he realises that sometimes it's better to just let sleeping dogs lie. 

Tarot - August 3 (Netflix)

No Tarot reading is complete without breaking the cardinal rule, and when a group of careless pals disregards this rule and uses someone else's deck, they unwittingly release the hideous evil that lurks within. They find themselves in a desperate race against time as they come face to face with their destiny one by one.

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