As the India vs England Test Series comes to an end, JioHotstar subscribers will be looking for new reasons to stick around. The streaming giant is set to deliver a fresh lineup of movies and shows in August 2025. The controversial and highly popular Bigg Boss is also releasing this month, and it is set to be bigger than ever. Below is the full list of movies and shows releasing on JioHotstar in August 2025.
| Release Date | Title | Genre | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1 | Mickey 17 | Sci-fi Thriller | Robert Pattinson stars as a disposable clone in a space colonization saga with existential themes. |
| Aug. 7 | Love Hurts | Action Comedy | Ke Huy Quan leads as a real-estate agent and former hitman outwitted by his assassin sibling. |
| Aug. 8 | Salakaar | Espionage Thriller | Mouni Roy leads this multi-timeline spy series exploring India’s nuclear-era intelligence operations. |
| Aug. 11 | Manpasand ki Shaadi | Comedy/Drama | Family drama about contemporary marriage customs and generational quirks. |
| Aug. 11 | Drop | Psychological Thriller | A widowed mother faces sinister threats during her first date, stoking paranoia and suspense. |
| Aug. 12 | Alien: Earth | Sci-fi/Horror | Crash-landing of a space vessel triggers chaos in a prequel set before Alien (1979); stars Sydney Chandler. |
| Aug. 15 | Salakaar (Repeat, Premiere) | Espionage Thriller | High-stakes thriller with geopolitical intrigue, spanning 1978 and 2025. |
| Aug. 24 | Bigg Boss 19 | Reality (TV Show) | Salman Khan returns as host; this season, titled “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar”, has housemates forming their own government and ruling the house with new political “power games” and possible AI contestants. Streams exclusively on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM IST nightly before the Colors TV broadcast. |
| August | Dog Man | Animation/Family | Based on the bestselling graphic novel; zany adventures of a part-dog, part-cop hero. |
| August | Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story | Documentary | Celebrating the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’ with never-before-seen footage and interviews. |
| August | Moonwalk | Biopic/Drama | A dramatized account of key moments in India’s space program. |
| August | Companion | Psychological Drama | Explores themes of grief and healing through a unique friendship. |
| August | Tourist Family | Comedy/Adventure | Lighthearted series on an Indian family’s multicultural journeys abroad. |
| August | Kesari Chapter 2 | Historical Drama | Sequel focusing on Jallianwala Bagh’s untold stories; high IMDb rating. |
Notes:
- Bigg Boss 19 premieres on August 24, 2025, streaming nightly at 9:00 PM on JioHotstar (with 24×7 live feeds) and at 10:30 PM on Colors TV. This season features a new “government” theme, possible AI contestants, and a longer expected run of 20–22 weeks.
- Some titles listed with “August” as the release window will have exact dates announced in the app.
- Surprise releases may also appear during the month.