Friday is here, and streaming platforms are bringing a fresh collection of movies, web series and documentaries for viewers looking to plan their weekend entertainment. November 13, 2026, has an interesting OTT lineup featuring mystery dramas, romantic comedies, crime investigations, action entertainers and inspiring real-life stories.
Among the major highlights is Student of the Year: After Dark, starring Shanaya Kapoor, which brings a murder mystery into the familiar world of an elite educational institution. Another notable release is Parivarik ManuRanjan, featuring Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari in a light-hearted romantic comedy.
International entertainment also features prominently this Friday, with Jessica Chastain’s Heartland arriving on Netflix and the crime thriller Murder in Galicia joining the platform. Meanwhile, Apple TV brings the heist series 12 12 12 and the inspirational documentary Being Heumann.
Fans of Indian cinema can also look forward to Bandra, while Jailer 2 has already started streaming on Amazon Prime Video from November 12. Additionally, Marvel fans can revisit the superhero spectacle Avengers: Endgame Encore on Disney+.
Here are 10 movies and shows to add to your weekend watchlist.
1. Student of the Year: After Dark – JioHotstar
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: JioHotstar
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Cast: Shanaya Kapoor, Divik Sharma
One of the most anticipated Indian OTT releases this Friday is Student of the Year: After Dark. Featuring Shanaya Kapoor, the series presents a darker mystery-driven interpretation of the popular Student of the Year franchise.
The story follows Aditi, who decides to investigate the mysterious death of her twin sister, Aayesha. To uncover the truth, she enters her sister’s elite boarding school by pretending to be a student.
However, her investigation becomes increasingly complicated as she enters the competitive Student of the Year contest. Behind the institution’s glamorous appearance lies a complicated network of secrets, rivalries and betrayal.
The six-episode series is created and directed by Reema Maya. With its combination of campus drama and mystery, the show offers a different approach to the familiar student-entertainment format.
Shanaya Kapoor’s performance will be one of the major talking points as she takes on a story involving secrets and a search for the truth.
2. Parivarik ManuRanjan – SonyLIV
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: SonyLIV
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Family Drama
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Aditi Rao Hydari
If you prefer light-hearted entertainment, Parivarik ManuRanjan is among the interesting choices arriving this Friday.
The film features Pankaj Tripathi as Ranjan, a carefree bachelor from Lucknow whose comfortable life changes after he encounters Helen, played by Aditi Rao Hydari.
Helen is a strict property manager from Delhi. When the two find themselves living in the same old mansion, their contrasting personalities lead to humorous disagreements and unexpected situations.
As their relationship develops, romance gradually enters the picture. However, local gossip and an unexpected police inquiry complicate their lives.
Directed by Varun V Sharma, the film brings together two performers known for their distinctive screen presence. Pankaj Tripathi’s natural comic timing and Aditi Rao Hydari’s charming performance make the project an interesting weekend option.
The film also explores how two very different individuals gradually learn to understand one another.
3. Heartland – Netflix
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Garrett Hedlund, Carter Faith
International viewers have another interesting option with Heartland, featuring Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain.
The story revolves around Misty Jones, a country music star who disappeared from public life almost two decades ago.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when her niece, Charlie Heart, goes missing. Misty returns to Nashville to search for her, but the investigation soon develops into a murder mystery.
As she tries to uncover the truth, Misty encounters uncomfortable secrets connected to the music industry and her own past.
The story combines family relationships, mystery and the pressures of the entertainment business.
Jessica Chastain leads the project as Misty Jones, while Carter Faith plays Charlie Heart. Garrett Hedlund also features in the cast.
For viewers who enjoy character-driven mysteries with an entertainment-industry backdrop, Heartland is worth adding to the weekend lineup.
4. 12 12 12 – Apple TV
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: Apple TV
Genre: Crime Thriller
Cast: Jamie Dornan, Anthony Mackie
Apple TV brings another international thriller with 12 12 12, a series built around an ambitious bank robbery in Zurich.
The story unfolds across three different timelines: the 12 months before the heist, the 12 hours during the operation and the 12 days following it.
Jamie Dornan plays a clever criminal who develops a detailed plan for the operation. However, his plans attract the attention of an FBI agent played by Anthony Mackie.
The agent has a personal reason for pursuing him, adding another layer to the central conflict.
The three-part timeline structure provides an interesting storytelling format, allowing viewers to explore the events leading up to the operation and its consequences.
With two recognisable international actors leading the project, 12 12 12 is one of the notable additions to Apple’s November streaming lineup.
5. Bandra – ZEE5
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: ZEE5
Genre: Crime Drama
Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Dileep
The Malayalam film Bandra is another title arriving on streaming this Friday.
Featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Dileep, the film revolves around an aspiring filmmaker who investigates the mysterious death of Tara Janaki, a Bollywood actress from the 1990s.
As the filmmaker explores her past, he discovers details about her difficult relationship with a film producer and her attempts to rebuild her life in Kerala.
Tara’s connection with Aala, a powerful businessman played by Dileep, becomes an important part of the story.
The narrative moves through flashbacks, personal relationships and the circumstances surrounding Tara’s death.
Directed by Arun Gopy, Bandra combines elements of crime, drama and suspense, offering viewers a story set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry.
6. Murder in Galicia – Netflix
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Crime Mystery
Netflix is also adding Murder in Galicia, a limited crime series built around an investigation following a late-night attack on a woman.
The case places a local police sergeant at the centre of a complicated investigation. As the officer examines the available evidence, the victim’s husband becomes an important person of interest.
His apparently calm and innocent behaviour raises questions, encouraging investigators to look more closely at the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Based on true events, the series explores the secrets and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
With its focus on investigation, suspicion and hidden connections, Murder in Galicia offers another option for audiences interested in mystery storytelling.
7. Being Heumann – Apple TV
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: Apple TV
Genre: Biographical Drama, Documentary
Subject: Judy Heumann
Moving away from fictional entertainment, Being Heumann brings an inspiring real-life story to Apple TV.
The biographical drama focuses on disability rights activist Judy Heumann and her important contribution to the movement for equal rights in the United States.
The story highlights the historic 1977 San Francisco sit-in, when disability rights activists gathered to demand the enforcement of laws protecting the civil rights of disabled people.
The protest continued for 28 days and became a significant moment in the wider disability rights movement.
The project explores Heumann’s leadership, determination and efforts to bring people together around a common cause.
It is an important addition to this week’s OTT lineup for viewers interested in real-life stories, social history and inspiring personalities.
8. Jailer 2 – Amazon Prime Video
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Release Date: November 12, 2026
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Action Drama
Cast: Rajinikanth
Although it arrived a day before Friday, Jailer 2 is an important addition to the week’s streaming releases.
Superstar Rajinikanth returns as retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in the sequel to the popular action entertainer.
The story follows Muthuvel Pandian after he is forced to leave his hideout in Kerala when a powerful idol-smuggling network threatens his family.
To protect his loved ones, he becomes involved in a larger conflict involving criminal operations and the influential Kalpak family in Goa.
The film also brings back the larger-than-life screen presence that made the original Jailer a major talking point.
With Rajinikanth leading the cast, the sequel is among the major Indian theatrical titles making its way to streaming this week.
9. Avengers: Endgame Encore – Disney+
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: Disney+
Genre: Superhero, Science Fiction
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth
Marvel fans have another opportunity to revisit the superhero spectacle Avengers: Endgame Encore.
The film follows Earth’s surviving heroes as they deal with the consequences of Thanos’ actions and search for a way to restore what was lost.
The ensemble features several familiar Marvel characters, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and Black Widow.
The special re-release also includes additional footage offering a glimpse towards the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
For long-time Marvel followers, the streaming arrival provides an opportunity to revisit one of the franchise’s most significant cinematic chapters.
10. Must Date the Playboy – Netflix
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Release Date: November 13, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Completing this Friday’s list is Must Date the Playboy, a romantic comedy revolving around a college student’s unusual dating arrangement.
The story follows Tara, a shy college student who agrees to pretend to date Zayn, the campus heartbreaker.
Her original intention is to keep Zayn away from her best friend. However, the arrangement becomes increasingly complicated as jealousy, hidden motivations and unexpected emotions enter the picture.
What begins as a seemingly simple plan gradually develops into a romantic situation neither of them anticipated.
The film explores familiar romantic-comedy themes involving friendship, misunderstandings and unexpected relationships.
For viewers looking for a lighter alternative to this week’s mysteries and crime dramas, the film offers a different kind of weekend entertainment.
Conclusion
November 13, 2026, brings an exciting mix of OTT entertainment across Netflix, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Apple TV, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.
From Shanaya Kapoor’s mysterious campus drama Student of the Year: After Dark to Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari’s romantic comedy Parivarik ManuRanjan, Indian titles have plenty to offer.
International releases such as Heartland, 12 12 12 and Murder in Galicia add more variety, while Jailer 2 and Avengers: Endgame Encore bring familiar cinematic entertainment to streaming audiences.
With ten titles arriving across different platforms, viewers have plenty of options to explore this weekend.
