August has officially entered the chat, bringing with it a delightful mash-up of absurd comedy, forbidden love, historical bloodbaths and more Netflix docuseries than your attention span can probably handle. Whether you’re craving slapstick dads or anarchist Swedes, space conspiracies or southern sass, we’ve lined up your screen therapy for the weekend. Good luck picking just one.
What to Stream, Watch in Theatres, and Follow Live This Weekend On Netflix, JioHostar, Amazon Prime Video And More
Dhadak 2
Where to watch: Theatres
Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi headline this brooding love story that’s not here to sell dreams. A caste-conflict take on Pariyerum Perumal, directed by Shazia Iqbal, this is a hard-hitting drama in romance’s clothing.
Kingdom
Where to watch: Theatres
Vijay Deverakonda goes from elite spy to inmate in this shadowy action thriller. After a mission spirals out of control, prison is just the beginning of his problems. Trust no one, punch everyone.
The Naked Gun
Where to watch: Theatres
Frank Drebin Jr. proves slapstick is hereditary. This reboot-slash-sequel sticks to the formula: clueless cops, accidental heroism, and punchlines that don’t know when to stop. Guilty pleasure? Absolutely.
Son of Sardaar 2
Where to watch: Theatres
Golden mangoes, rural rivalries and tween-sized teamwork. This family-friendly sequel somehow blends fruit hunts and life lessons with surprising earnestness. The mango is a metaphor. Probably.
Housefull 5
Where to watch: Prime Video
Three Jollys. One corpse. Two alternate endings. And enough chaos to trigger a migraine. With a cast longer than a parliament seating chart, this cruise-ship whodunnit is dumb, expensive and proudly brainless. You’ll hate how much fun it is.
Sitaare Zameen Par
Where to watch: YouTube (rent)
Aamir Khan trains a basketball team of disabled players after a court order lands him in community service. Based on Champions, it’s feel-good cinema that doesn’t feel forced. Sports clichés but make them heartwarming.
Twisted Metal Season 2
Where to watch: SonyLIV
Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz return to blow things up and make jokes about it. More mayhem, more psychotic clowns, and somehow, more emotional depth than you’d expect from a show based on a racing video game.
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51
Where to watch: Netflix
Remember when the internet joked about raiding Area 51 and then actually tried? This doc covers that chaotic moment in human history with memes, military tension and confused locals. Aliens not included.
WWE: Unreal
Where to watch: Netflix
Triple H narrates this five-part behind-the-scenes deep dive into the WWE creative engine. Storylines, superstars, and the subtle art of turning chair shots into Shakespeare. Wrestling fans, this is your backstage pass.
Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
Where to watch: Netflix
The latest in Netflix’s serial killer obsession drops unearthed tapes of David Berkowitz and interviews with those haunted by him. Expect shivers, slow zooms and another reminder to triple-lock your doors.
Unspeakable Sins
Where to watch: Netflix
Infidelity, abuse, and elite conspiracies. A Mexican psychological thriller where desire and desperation clash. Not light, not easy, but gripping enough to justify your ‘still watching?’ shame.
An Honest Life
Where to watch: Netflix
Swedish rebellion gets a noir twist. A law student falls for an anarchist and promptly spirals into crime, disillusionment and moral grey zones. Academia was never this thrilling.
Glass Heart
Where to watch: Netflix
A musical drama from Japan about a girl kicked out of her band and swept into a new ensemble. Rivalry, ambition and soul-searching over synth beats. Feels like Whiplash with a quieter pulse and better hair.
Leanne
Where to watch: Netflix
Leanne Morgan plays a Southern grandma starting over post-divorce. Part stand-up, part sitcom, part emotional reboot. If Grace and Frankie had more casseroles and church drama.
Marked
Where to watch: Netflix
South African thriller alert. A mother plans a heist to pay for her daughter’s medical bills, only to land in the deep end of betrayal and violence. Think Money Heist meets Queen of Katwe, but with more body bags.
Chief of War
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Jason Momoa’s most compelling work yet. Set in 18th-century Hawai‘i, this indigenous epic tracks Ka‘iana’s fight to protect his homeland from colonisation. Bloody, soulful, and surprisingly poetic.
My Oxford Year
Where to watch: Netflix
An ambitious American student finds love and poetry at Oxford, but not without consequences. If you like your romances tragic, literary and set against ancient stone walls, go forth.
Formula One – Hungarian Grand Prix 2025
Where to watch: Fancode / F1 App
Tight corners, tyre tantrums and technical failures are the name of the game at Hungaroring. One of the slowest tracks on the calendar, but don’t be fooled — strategy will make or break podium dreams.
India vs England – Final Test
Where to watch: JioHotstar
The last dance. With the series tied and tempers flaring, the final Test promises drama, reverse swing and a day-five collapse. May the best middle order survive.
Manchester City vs Palermo
Where to watch: Mancity.com
Not your usual fixture. Palermo’s Serie B fairytale meets Pep’s well-oiled machine in this David vs Goliath friendly. Expect slick goals and possibly some existential dread from Palermo’s back line.
ATP Masters 1000 Canada
Where to watch: SonyLIV
Hard court season kicks off in style. With top seeds prepping for the US Open, the Canadian leg is fast, furious and packed with upsets. Time to check if the Next Gen is finally ready for prime time.
