New OTT Releases This Week: Global Guide

April 2, 2026 — April is serving up a diverse menu of fresh streaming content globally. From light-hearted comedies and teen romances to intense action dramas and the much-awaited final season of a hit series, here’s a country-wise breakdown of the top OTT releases this week across major platforms.

United States & Canada

Major platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, and Max dominate the week.

• April 3:
  • Pizza Movie (Hulu Original) — Wild, chaotic comedy about a pizza run gone wrong after a mind-bending drug trip. Starring Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things). Big hit for young adults.
  • XO, Kitty Season 3 (Netflix) — Kitty returns for her senior year in Seoul with romance, family drama, and K-drama vibes.
  • Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 (Netflix) — Witty Indian courtroom comedy returns with more laugh-out-loud legal battles.
  • Bloodhounds Season 2 (Netflix) — Korean action series with high-stakes boxing and revenge.
• April 8:
  • The Boys Season 5 (Prime Video) — The final season premieres with the first two episodes. Expect dark satire, violence, and epic confrontations as the story reaches its climax.
• April 9:
  • Hacks Season 5 (Max) — Final season of the Emmy-winning comedy.

Other mentions: The Testaments (Hulu/Disney+ bundle) premieres with three episodes on April 8.

United Kingdom & Europe

Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local platforms offer similar lineups with minor timing differences.

• April 3: XO, Kitty S3, Bloodhounds S2, Maamla Legal Hai S2, and Pizza Movie (via Hulu or equivalent) are widely available.
• April 8: The Boys Season 5 drops on Prime Video across Europe.
• High Tides Season 3 and Gangs of Galicia Season 2 (Netflix) also attract European viewers.

UK audiences on Sky/Now TV and other services get access to many of these titles through bundles.

India & South Asia

Indian viewers get a strong mix of local and international content.

• April 3:
  • Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 (Netflix)
  • Bloodhounds Season 2 (Netflix)
  • XO, Kitty Season 3 (Netflix)
  • Maa Ka Sum (Amazon Prime Video) — Heartwarming family dramedy
  • Sitaare Zameen Par (SonyLIV) — Sports comedy-drama starring Aamir Khan (if releasing this week)
• April 8: The Boys Season 5 (Prime Video) — Highly anticipated among urban audiences.

ZEE5 and other regional platforms also drop new Indian web series and movies.

Australia & New Zealand

• Same major titles as the US/UK on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Stan/Binge.
• Pizza Movie (via Hulu or local equivalents), XO, Kitty S3, and The Boys S5 are the highlights.
• Family-friendly and teen content performs well here.

Middle East & UAE

Strong demand for Indian and international content.

• Netflix, Prime Video, and Shahid offer excellent libraries.
• Maamla Legal Hai S2, XO, Kitty S3, and Maa Ka Sum are popular among Indian expats.
• The Boys Season 5 draws adult viewers on Prime Video.
• Arabic-dubbed or subtitled versions are often available for global titles.

Other Key Regions

• Latin America: Netflix dominates with XO, Kitty, Bloodhounds, and local productions. The Boys on Prime Video.
• Southeast Asia & Japan: High viewership for Korean content (Bloodhounds S2) and teen dramas (XO, Kitty). Anime and local shows also compete.
• Africa & Other Markets: Netflix and Prime Video lead, with global hits like The Boys generating buzz.

Quick Platform-Wise Highlights

• Netflix — XO, Kitty S3, Maamla Legal Hai S2, Bloodhounds S2, High Tides S3, Gangs of Galicia S2
• Hulu (US/Canada & bundles) — Pizza Movie, The Testaments
• Prime Video — The Boys Season 5 (final season – April 8), Maa Ka Sum
• Max — Hacks Season 5
• Disney+ — Possible crossovers and The Testaments

Pro Tip for Global Viewers: Release times are usually 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET / local equivalents. Use VPNs cautiously where needed, and check JustWatch or local apps for exact availability in your country.

Which release are you most looking forward to this week — the final season of The Boys, the fun chaos of Pizza Movie, or Indian favorites like Maamla Legal Hai? Share your picks in the comments!

This article is prepared for  worldreport based on official platform announcements and trade updates as of April 2, 2026. Availability may vary slightly by region due to licensing.