Having weekend plans that involve stepping outside the house seems nice, but there are weekends when you want to relax in your humble abode. From skincare to cooking to binge-watching on the couch, one can spend their weekends in various ways. Well, we think television and devouring comfort food are enough to make one happy, but choosing what to watch when there are dozens of new forms of entertainment released every week can be taxing.
Whether you’re looking for some good action or wholesome romance, our list of weekend entertainment will have you covered. Sit back, grab some popcorn, and start binging on these 7 new titles released on OTT platforms and in theatres this week.
‘Abbott Elementary’ (Season 4)
Release date: October 10, 2024
Where to watch: Disney+
Created by Quinta Brunson, season 4 of the American mockumentary sitcom television series, ‘Abbott Elementary’ will continue the lives of teachers as they work on the challenges surrounding the Philadelphia public school system. Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Tyler James Williams star. Watch the trailer here.
‘Outer Banks’ (Season 4: Part 1)
Release date: October 10, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, Season 4 of the American action-adventure mystery teen drama ‘Outer Banks’ follows the Pogues as they return to the OBX after finding the gold at El Dorado. Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Rudy Pankow star. Watch the trailer here.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Release date: October 10, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Based on the Tomb Raider games by Crystal Dynamics, the American animated action-adventure series ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ follows fearless adventurer Lara Croft who confronts her traumatic past while retrieving a stolen artifact. Hayley Atwell, Richard Armitage, and Allen Maldonado voice stars. Watch the trailer here.
Citadel: Diana
Release date: October 10, 2024
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Created by Alessandro Fabbri, the Italian spy-action television series is based on the 2023 released American television series ‘Citadel’. It follows Diana Cavalieri, an undercover agent who is left alone after her agency, Citadel, is destroyed by Manticore. Matilda De Angelis, Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, Julia Piaton, and Thekla Reuten star. Watch the trailer here.
Jigra
Release date: October 11, 2024
Where to watch: Theater
Directed by Vasan Bala, the Hindi language action thriller film ‘Jigra’ is a tale of a sister who goes to extreme measures to protect his younger brother. Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina star. Watch the trailer here.
Uprising
Release date: October 11, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Directed by Kim Sang-man, the Korean language action/war film ‘Uprising’ is set in the Joseon Dynasty. It revolves around two friends who grow up to become each other’s biggest enemies after the war. Gang Dong-won, Cha Seung-won, Park Jeong-min, and Jung Sung-il star. Watch the trailer here.
Lonely Planet
Release date: October 11, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Directed by Susannah Grant, the American romantic drama film ‘Lonely Planet’ follows the romance between a reclusive novelist and a young man as the former travels to a writer’s retreat in Morocco. Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth star. Watch the trailer here.
