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  • For ‘Bhai’ fans & others, here’s what not to miss on OTT this week

    For ‘Bhai’ fans & others, here’s what not to miss on OTT this week

    KERALA: As more and more people remain in the safety of their homes due to the pandemic raging outside, OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Zee5 are providing ample doses of entertainment to keep the audience stress-free. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with the list of five most-anticipated movies that will be screened on OTT platforms this week. 

    Radhe (Zee5 and Zee Plex)

    Salman Khan’s Radhe, directed by Prabhu Deva, is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. After postponing its release multiple times, the makers have now decided to release the film simultaneously in theatres and on Zee5 and Zee Plex as a pay-per-view on 13 May.

    Radhe is the first Indian movie to have a hybrid release, and it is still unclear how audiences will welcome this new strategy, as partial lockdowns have been imposed in several states and PVoD is yet to find many takers in India.

    A high-voltage action thriller, Radhe will see Salman Khan playing the role of a daredevil cop on a mission to stamp out drug cartels. The film is produced by Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, and Atul Agnihotri and also stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. 

    The Woman in the Window (Netflix)

    Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joe Wright, The Woman in the Window will arrive on Netflix India 14 May. The film is a psychological thriller and has a power-packed ensemble cast comprising Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Julianne Moor. 

    The film revolves around Dr Anna Fox (Amy Adams), an agoraphobic psychologist who befriends a neighbour across the street. However, things take an unexpected turn in her life when the neighbour disappears. 

    The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)

    Historical drama series The Underground Railroad will premiere on Amazon Prime Video 14 May. The series has at its centre a young woman who escapes from a Georgia plantation, and boards a train seeking freedom. However, things take a turn when she gets hunted by a dreaded slave catcher. 

    Directed by Barry Jenkins, the series stars Thuso Mbedu, Chase W Dillon, Aaron Pierre, and Joel Edgerton in the lead roles. The Underground Railroad is based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead. 

    High School Musical: The Series season 2 (Disney+ Hotstar)

    Disney+Hotstar has confirmed that the second season of High School Musical: The Series will drop on 14 May. The second season will portray the story of East High Leopards as they prepare to perform Beauty and the Beast as their spring musical, and face off against rival school North High. 

    High School Musical: The Series season 2 will have Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Sapperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Renée, Frankie Rodriguez, and Kate Reinders in the lead roles. 

    Unfriended (Netflix)

    Unfriended will begin streaming on Netflix 16 May. The film was originally released in 2014 and due to repeated requests, the OTT platform has decided to bring back the movie again on their platform. 

    The movie revolves around the life of six teenagers who get a shock of their lives when they receive a message from their deceased friend during a video chat. Directed by Levan Gabriadze, this film stars Shelley Hennig, Moses Storm, Renee Olstead, Will Peltz, Jacob Wysocki, and Courtney Halverson. 

  • From drama to superheroes: What’s not to miss on OTT this week

    From drama to superheroes: What’s not to miss on OTT this week

    MUMBAI: As we welcome a new month, OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+Hotstar have prepared a fresh vat of content to enthral viewers and assert their dominance in the highly competitive video streaming space. Post the Covid2019 outbreak, these OTT giants have found their market among Indian audiences too, and the trend is likely to continue, as people have started confining to their households due to the pandemic’s second wave. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies set to land on OTT platforms in India this week. 

    Selena: The Series, Part 02 (Netflix)

    It was in December 2020 that Netflix grabbed the eyeballs of the viewers with Selena: The Series, which paid homage to the best Latin American female artist to have ever walked this Earth, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. And now, the streamer is back with part 02 of the series, and it will be premiered on 4 May 2021. 

    The first part of the series depicted Selina’s unending love for music and her career’s humble beginning. Part 02 of the series will begin from where the first part ended. The upcoming edition of the series will also revolve around Selena’s breakout from Los Dinos and her rise to stardom as a solo artist. 

    Selena: The Series is created by Moisés Zamora. The series has Christian Serratos playing the role of Selena, while the supporting star cast includes, Gabriel Chavarria, Ricardo Chavira, Noemi Gonzalez, and Seidy López. 

    Robot and Frank (Amazon Prime Video)

    Robot and Frank is a highly acclaimed Hollywood movie that was originally released in 2012. As Indian audiences may not have watched this classic film, Amazon Prime Video is releasing this movie on their platform on 9 May. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film revolves around the story of an old man who befriends a robot. 

    Set in the near future, Robot and Frank narrate the story of Frank Weld, an aging jewel thief who gets a robot from his son to help him in his household activities. Even though Frank hates the robot at the first sight, he soon understands that the machine can be used to revive his career as a cat burglar. 

    Acclaimed actor Frank Langella has played the role of jewel thief Frank in this movie. The supporting star cast includes Susan Sarandon, Peter Sarsgaard, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, and Jeremy Strong. 

    Girl from Nowhere, Season 2 (Netflix)

    It was in 2018 that the first season of Girl from Nowhere had its release on GMM 25, a Thai television channel. As the series gained worldwide attention, Netflix too streamed the first season on their platform. And now, the second season of Girl from Nowhere is all set to hook audiences from 7 May 2021. 

    The second season of Girl from Nowhere also revolves around the life of Nanno, who has the ability to expose everyone’s different stories of hypocrisy. 

    Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (Disney+Hotstar)

    Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele will be premiered on Disney+Hotstar on 9 May. The film features, Anshuman Jha and Zareen Khan in lead roles. In this film, Anshuman and Zareen will be seen playing the roles of homosexual characters. 

    Directed by Harish Vyas, the film revolves around a road trip from Delhi to Himachal Pradesh, and during this trip, the lead characters in this movie discover their love hidden in friendship. 

    Jupiter’s Legacy (Netflix)

    Jupiter’s Legacy is a superhero series that will be premiered on Netflix on 07 May. The series based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely, stars Josh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Leslie Bibb, Elena Kampouris, Andrew Horton, Mike Wade, and Matt Lanter in the lead roles. 

    Jupiter’s Legacy revolves around the story of a group of people who gained superpowers in the 1930s. Now, they are old guards, but things take an unexpected turn when their children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents. 

  • Netflix rescues users from streaming indecisiveness with ‘Play Something’

    Netflix rescues users from streaming indecisiveness with ‘Play Something’

    KOLKATA: ‘What to watch now?’ – there is probably no Netflix user who has not thought of this. Now, the global streaming giant is ready to rescue viewers from the conflict with its new ‘Play Something’ feature.

    A Netflix user who presses the new ‘Play Something’ button will be shown a film or show based on his or her interest. If the user does not like the recommendation, they can move on with ‘Play Something Else’ to see a new set of options that include an unfinished series or film.

    “There are times when we just don’t want to make decisions. A Friday evening after a long work week. A fridge full of food but nothing jumps out. A family movie night where no one can agree. We’ve all been there. Sometimes you just want to open Netflix and dive right into a new story. That’s why we’ve created Play Something, an exciting new way to kick back and watch,” Netflix product innovation director Cameron Johnson said.

    Play Something can be found in multiple ways: underneath user profile name, the tenth row on your Netflix homepage, the navigation menu on the left of the screen. While the company is rolling out the feature globally, it is currently limited to TV based versions – that is, it is not available on mobile phones, laptops or tablet devices for now. Earlier this year, the streaming giant introduced a new feature that automatically downloads recommended content for users on their smartphones.

  • From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week

    From ‘One’ to ‘Without Remorse’: 5 best movies to watch on OTT this week

    NEW DELHI: The Covid2019 outbreak has elevated the popularity of OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar in India. As people are now confined to their homes due to the second wave of the pandemic, watching your favourite show or movie or discovering something new on streamers could be the best possible way to get entertained. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies set to land on OTT platforms in India this week. 

    One (Netflix)

    Mammootty’s new movie One will premiere on Netflix on 27 April. The film had its theatrical release on 26 March. Even though One received positive responses from audiences and critics upon release, the film failed to make it big at the box-office due to the rising Covid cases in Kerala. 

    Directed by Santhosh Viswanathan and scripted by acclaimed writers Bobby-Sanjay, the movie sees Mammootty don the role of Kadakkal Chandran, an ideal chief minister. Apart from Mammootty, One also casts Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Sudev Nair, and Shankar Ramakrishnan in prominent roles. 

    Without Remorse (Amazon Prime Video)

    Without Remorse is an action thriller that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April. The film is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, and stars Michael B Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, Jack Kesy, Brett Gelman, Colman Domingo, and Guy Pearce in the lead roles. 

    Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film will showcase the story of an elite Navy SEAL who is on a journey to avenge the death of his wife. 

    The Disciple (Netflix)

    Marathi film The Disciple will be screened on Netflix on 30 April. Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, the film stars Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron who has directed movies like Gravity has worked on this film as executive producer. 

    The Disciple had its premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive responses from critics and audiences alike. The film traces the life of a young man who has devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist. 

    Back to the Future Trilogy (Netflix)

    Back to the Future is a time travel classic that enjoys a huge fan following in all nooks of the world. The first movie in this franchise was released in 1985 followed by sequels released in 1989 and 1990. 

    The sci-fi series has been on Netflix a million times before, but it is always special when the OTT platform streams all three movies together. Viewers can enjoy the Back to the Future trilogy from 1 May. 

    Yasuke (Netflix)

    Yasuke is a highly anticipated animation series, set to premiere on Netflix on 30 April. The series is loosely based on the historical figure of the same name – a samurai of African descent who lived and fought in 16th century Japan during the volatile Sengoku period. 

    Yasuke consists of six episodes, and is expected to offer a real treat to anime lovers. 

  • Disney inks massive deal with Sony to stream ‘Spiderman’ & other films

    Disney inks massive deal with Sony to stream ‘Spiderman’ & other films

    NEW DELHI: After months of see-sawing and multiple rounds of negotiations, Disney has signed a deal with Sony Pictures that will allow Disney+ to stream Spiderman and other Marvel properties in the United States after they play on Netflix. Disney revealed that it will also add a significant number of Sony films to Hulu, the subscription video-on-demand service fully controlled and majority-owned by The Walt Disney Company. 

    Apart from Spiderman, Disney has also acquired streaming rights of hundreds of Sony Pictures movies including Jumanji and Hotel Transylvania. Some other movies that will be included in the deal are Marvel's Morbius, Brad Pitt's action thriller Bullet Train, and the new instalment in the Bad Boys series. 

    According to the new arrangement, Disney will be able to stream Sony movies that include Spiderman and Venom beginning 2022. After the theatrical screening, these films will be streamed on Netflix for an 18-month period and will be later streamed on Disney+ or any other Disney platforms. 

    The development comes close on the heels of Netflix inking a deal with Sony Pictures earlier this month to stream the latter’s movies after the first window of theatrical release. Similar to the Netflix deal, the new pact between Sony and Disney covers only the US market. 

    The deal between Sony Pictures and Disney was wrangled by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution head of business operations for ABC, Freeform, FX Networks, and acquisitions Chuck Saftler, and Sony Pictures Entertainment president of worldwide distribution and networks Keith Le Goy. 

    "This landmark multi-year, platform-agnostic agreement guarantees the team at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution a tremendous amount of flexibility and breadth of programming possibilities to leverage Sony’s rich slate of award-winning action and family films across our direct-to-consumer services and linear channels. This is a win for fans, who will benefit from the ability to access the very best content from two of Hollywood’s most prolific studios across a multitude of viewing platforms and experiences," said Saftler in a recent statement. 

    Keith Le Goy said, "We are thrilled to team up with Disney on delivering our titles to their viewers and subscribers. This agreement cements a key piece of our film distribution strategy, which is to maximise the value of each of our films, by making them available to consumers across all windows with a wide range of key partners.'' 

  • India is a ‘speculative’ investment: Netflix’s Reed Hastings

    India is a ‘speculative’ investment: Netflix’s Reed Hastings

    KOLKATA: It is not easy to win over Indian consumers given the diversity of the market – be it in terms of language, income or preferences. Since its foray into India, streaming giant Netflix has taken several measures from the dual point of view of content and pricing. While top executives remain bullish about the India market, there’s still a lot of work to be done by the streamer.

    Netflix has already seen huge success in some Asian markets like Japan, South Korea. The APAC region has contributed to a third of its subscriber growth in Q1 and has seen healthy revenue growth, including average revenue per member. However, it is “still figuring things out” in India, Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings said in an earnings call.

    “Investment takes some guts and belief forward-looking. But the other investments you should think of, just like rich European countries, content exports really well and we are just getting a little better every month on it,” he added.

    While comparing India’s growth story to that of other Asian countries, Hastings averred that investing here still remains a "speculative" venture as they're still working out the kinks in their overall content strategy.

    “I would say we are still mostly focused on getting a content fit and getting broader content. So that’s why I would say that one is a more speculative investment than, say, Korea or Japan, which again, five years ago was very speculative. But we are over the hump on that,” he detailed.

    India is a tremendous opportunity for Netflix; moreover, the platform offers great scope for the creative community to connect with the enormous audiences, Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos said.

    “It’s just like all great opportunities. It’s a long journey, and it’s a challenge. And we think it’s worth it. And that’s why we’re investing early and trying to stay ahead of it. And I think we will be able to see those kinds of results that we’ve seen in other places in the world as we continue to learn more and more and more,” he stated.

    Of all its markets, India was the first one where Netflix launched its mobile only plan. Recently, it started testing Mobile+ plan at Rs 299 per month. Netflix COO Greg Peters said they would work more and more on such plans that have the right balance of features and pricing. The streaming platform is working on bringing in price points that are low enough for more and more of the world’s population to be able to access the service.

    Along with sachet plans, partnerships with market leaders have also yielded good results for the platform. “Jio is a great example of a partner we’ve been working with there to really bring the service to a new demographic at a very, very low price associated with low-cost mobile plans that they are offering as well as home-based IPTV plans. And those have been successful for us as well,” Peters said.

  • Netflix global TV head Bela Bajaria dishes on ‘local impact strategy’

    Netflix global TV head Bela Bajaria dishes on ‘local impact strategy’

    KOLKATA: Among a host of over-the-top (OTT) platforms in India, Netflix has always been considered as the “premium” one in terms of pricing and content. To break the stereotype, the streaming giant has taken several measures like launching a mobile-only plan. Netflix global TV head Bela Bajaria said the platform wants to “please many more members” with its diverse content offering as well.

    Speaking on day one of APOS 2021, Bajaria, who smilingly disclosed her “personal bias” for the market because of her ethic roots, remarked that the platform wants to have a wider breadth of offerings for the country. She pointed to the much-hyped slate of more than 40 originals which consist of different categories of originals.

    “I think sometimes when we’re in a country, we make the first couple shows people externally and even sometimes [viewers] internally perceive us as just a platform having premium or edgy dramas… We want to please many more members than that,” she said during the discussion with Media Partners Asia executive director & co-founder Vivek Couto.

    Of all its Indian originals, Masaba Masaba really struck a chord with audiences. She also spoke of the recently launched women centric Bombay Begums, and the upcoming season of the highly acclaimed web series Delhi Crime that she believes will be compelling for viewers. She went on to reveal that more exciting shows would be launched in Q3 & Q4.

    Considerably, she noted the presence of family drama in Netflix’s upcoming slate. “I think it was important because we still want to have everybody’s favourite show. We want to have a show you could co-view with your family,” Bajaria commented.

    While Netflix is highly focusing on staying true to local stories, having a strong local team is really important, as is being part of the local ecosystem. For any local market the focus is always on “massive local impact”, not on making shows popular across markets. Netflix India took its localisation a step ahead with Monika Shergill’s appointment.

    “People sometimes think we want to make a show global or international. The most important thing is we make it the most authentic and specific vision in that country and it has the most local impact and people love it in that country. If people love it in that country, other people will love it too,” she stated.

    However, local shows like La Casa De Papel, Barbarians, Lupin, Who Killed Sara? and Space Sweepers have seen global success. In its home market, non-English viewership has grown by 50 per cent as the viewership of anime has increased by 100 per cent, while Korean drama consumption has tripled.

    “Traditionally, Hollywood has exported stories. Now what we are doing is we are exporting local authentic stories and shows everywhere around the world. All of these stories are different in point of views, from different lenses and very specific to the cultural lens,” she stated.

    Netflix has grown exponentially in other Asian countries too. South Korea has been the most prominent market for the streamer. It has a mix of licensed, regional, the original film in the market. While some of the licensed shows like K-Dramas have performed well, Korean shows in other categories also travelled. More importantly, Netflix could continue its production in Korea the whole time during the pandemic. Hence, the OTT platform has a “pretty solid” slate in Korea for 2021.

    The streamer is gearing up its efforts in Japan by building studios and partnering with local talent. Along with investing in anime which is very successful for the platform, it is also betting big on live-action and non-fiction in the Japan market.

    “The strategy is always going to be, we want to have the best shows. If the best shows are original shows, that’s great. If the best shows are a combination of acquisitions and partnerships and co-productions and originals, then that’s what we do,” Bajaria contended.

    To build a solid global footprint of Netflix, the other goal is it wants to be a part of the creative community in each country. There will be new places the platform starts making more original content in, she added. For instance, it was only a year and a half ago it started doing originals in Africa.

    “We’ve barely scratched the surface. There are so many great storytellers in so many parts of the world. There are great stories that can be told on a global scale in so many places,” she said.

    The media executive has worked across mediums, starting her career with millennial TV, spending a chunk of it at Studios. She has seen the growth and progression of the M&E business, especially the rapid change in the last three to five years. It has always been very important to create a supportive environment for creators and for executives to do the work.

    “I think what has been interesting about working at Netflix is typically the speed. The speed of decision making. There are not many layers like other traditional media companies I worked in. What I had to learn is to move very quickly,” she signed off.

  • Netflix adds 3.98 mn subs in Q1, to spend $17 bn on content this year

    Netflix adds 3.98 mn subs in Q1, to spend $17 bn on content this year

    KOLKATA: After a year of astounding growth, Netflix has missed the subscriber addition estimates in the first quarter of 2021. The company has added 3.98 million subscribers globally in contrast to its six million guidance. It has estimated even lower gains for the next quarter – one million with almost zero growth from US, Canada, Latin America.

    The Los Gatos-based streaming platform has cited the pull-forward growth in 2020, a lighter content slate due to delayed production as the reasons for slowdown in subscriber addition. “We don’t believe competitive intensity materially changed in the quarter or was a material factor in the variance as the over-forecast was across all of our regions,” it stated in a letter to shareholders.

    However, it has topped analysts’ expectations in terms of revenue and earnings per share. The entertainment giant has posted $7.16 billion revenue compared to $7.13 billion expectations and $3.75 earnings per share versus estimated $2.97.

    “We compete with many activities for consumers’ entertainment time, ranging from watching linear TV, video gaming, and viewing user generated content, just to name a few. Against this backdrop, the entertainment market is huge, giving us plenty of room to grow, if we can continue to improve our service. We believe we are less than 10 per cent of TV screen time in the US and even smaller in other regions and when including mobile devices,” it added.

    The streamer expects paid membership growth will re-accelerate in the second half of 2021 thanks to its strong slate with the return of big hits like Sex Education, The Witcher, La Casa de Papel (aka Money Heist), and You, as well as number of original films including the finale to The Kissing Booth trilogy, Red Notice, Don’t Look U. It also promises a comprehensive local language offering including Too Hot to Handle for Brazil and Mexico, Dhamaka for India along with others.

    Netflix will spend $17 billion cash on content this year compared to $11.8 billion last year. The company is also testing a crackdown on password sharing. It is working on making sure the people who are using a Netflix account are the ones who are authorised to do so, Netflix COO Greg Peters said.

    “We’ll test many things, but we’ll never roll something out that feels like turning the screws,” co-CEO Reed Hastings said.

  • Five new movies & shows to catch on Netflix, Prime Video, & Disney+ Hotstar

    Five new movies & shows to catch on Netflix, Prime Video, & Disney+ Hotstar

    NEW DELHI: Post the Covid2019 outbreak, OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar have gained massive traction in India. As the second wave of the pandemic is spreading rapidly in the country, people have once again started spending time in their homes, and this trend could further elevate the popularity of streaming services. 

    In the first half of April, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+Hotstar released several movies and originals, and the streaming platforms have quite a good selection for this week too. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of the five most anticipated movies that will be streamed on OTT platforms in India this week. 

    Stowaway (Netflix) 

    Joe Penna's science fiction action thriller Stowaway will drop on Netflix on 22 April. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson, and Toni Collette in the lead roles. 

    The story revolves around a spaceship crew that discovers an accidental stowaway shortly after takeoff while embarking on a mission to Mars. As resources quickly start dwindling, the spaceship's medical researcher becomes the only one who hopes for a survival, while others expect a grim outcome. 

    Joe Penna's previous movie was Arctic, another survival drama. Expectations surrounding Stowaway have already reached sky-high as Penna is returning with another sci-fi survival flick. 

    Venus and Serena (Amazon Prime Video)

    Venus Williams and Serena Williams, popularly called the Williams sisters, were once the most prolific talents on tennis courts. A documentary about their life named Venus and Serena will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video on 21 April. 

    The documentary will portray their glorious career and tournament wins and will show how the duo pushed the limits of longevity in such a demanding sport. 

    The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+ Hotstar)

    Even though Disney+ Hotstar has no new releases this week, audiences are eagerly waiting for the sixth and final episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier that will be streamed on 23 April. 

    The series based on Marvel characters premiered on 19 March, and since then fans of Marvel have been eagerly waiting for Fridays to witness new developments in the latest addition to the Marvel cinematic/television universe. As the first season of the show comes to a close on 23 April, fans are expecting a mindblowing conclusion that may set the stage for the next season. 

    Life in Color with David Attenborough (Netflix)

    One of the most anticipated documentaries of the year, Life in Color with David Attenborough begins streaming on Netflix on 22 April. There is a general perception that humans are the only species that can see in colour, but this documentary proves it wrong. Narrated by natural historian Sir David Attenborough, the docuseries tries to show how animals use colours to survive in the wild. 

    Shadow and Bone (Netflix)

    Shadow and Bone is an upcoming fantasy series landing on 23 April on Netflix. Based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Grishaverse novels, fans of the trilogy are anticipating how the makers will accomplish the screen adaptation. The recently released trailer of the show looks extraordinary, and it clearly indicates that the showrunners are pulling out the stops to present a rich, sweeping fantastical world for viewers. 

  • Not just on Netflix, ‘Army of the Dead’ to be previewed in select theatres

    Not just on Netflix, ‘Army of the Dead’ to be previewed in select theatres

    MUMBAI: Netflix's latest movie Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder, will have its preview in select theatres before it gets streamed on the OTT platform on 21 May 2021. Even though the streaming giant has not made an official announcement, media reports state that Netflix has decided to screen the movie in a limited number of theatres. 

    However, considering the progress of the Covid2019 pandemic in India, it is still unclear whether these plans will materialise. Due to the second wave of infections ripping through the country, cinema halls have been directed to function at 30 per cent occupancy. 

    Army of the Dead marks Zack Snyder's second outing in the zombie genre. The Justice League director made his debut in 2004 with the cult zombie film Dawn of the Dead. Expectations surrounding Army of the Dead have already reached sky high, with Forbes stating in a recent report that the $90 million-budgeted, R-rated zombie heist film may determine the future of Netflix releases in theatres post the pandemic.

    Army of the Dead will narrate the story of a mercenary team who plot a heist on a Las Vegas casino during a zombie outbreak. The film stars Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo and Garret Dillahunt in lead roles. Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi will also be seen essaying a pivotal role. 

    Snyder's previous release was Zack Snyder's Justice League, the director’s cut version of the 2017 superhero flick. The film, upon its screening on HBO Max, received positive responses from audiences and critics. In India, the Snyder cut premiered on BookMyShow Stream, the company’s pay-per-view platform in India. The ticketing site revealed that it had sold over 70,000 streams for the film within the first few days.