The first Friday of July is packed with entertainment for movie lovers and binge-watchers alike. From high-profile theatrical releases to exciting OTT premieres, July 3, 2026, brings a diverse lineup of action thrillers, horror dramas, mystery series, and mythological adventures.
Whether you're planning a cinema outing or a weekend streaming marathon, here are the biggest releases arriving this Friday.
Alpha
One of the most anticipated releases of the week is Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, and Bobby Deol. The spy thriller has generated significant buzz ahead of its release, with the cast actively promoting the film. Advance bookings have already shown promising numbers, making it one of the biggest theatrical releases of the weekend.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: Theatres
- Genre: Spy Thriller
Mollywood Times
Mollywood Times is a Malayalam psychological dark comedy that follows Vineeth Madhavan, an aspiring filmmaker determined to become the biggest horror director in Malayalam cinema. As his ambitions grow, he finds himself drawn into the darker side of the film industry, where success comes at an unexpected cost.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: Jio Hotstar
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pritam and Pedro
Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani makes his OTT debut with Pritam and Pedro, a mystery thriller series. The story follows Pedro, a police officer in Goa with limited knowledge of cybercrime, who joins forces with tech expert Pritam to track down an elusive hacker named Martin. The series also marks the acting debut of Veer Hirani.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: Jio Hotstar
- Genre: Mystery Thriller
Rao Bahadur
South cinema audiences have another major release to look forward to with Rao Bahadur, backed by Mahesh Babu's production house. The psychological thriller is expected to be one of the prominent theatrical releases of the week.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: Theatres
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
Muthassi
The horror series Muthassi is set in a village on the Kerala-Karnataka border. It revolves around Leela, whose life takes a terrifying turn after her husband returns home and their son begins displaying disturbing behaviour. As she investigates, she uncovers a chilling family curse connected to her ancestors.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: ZEE5
- Genre: Horror Thriller
Karakkam
Malayalam cinema introduces its first musical horror comedy with Karakkam. The film follows two young men whose harmless prank spirals into a supernatural nightmare after they encounter a restless spirit. They must then find a way to undo their mistake before it's too late.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: SonyLIV
- Genre: Horror Comedy
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
Directed by Abhishek Nama, Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure is a mythological adventure featuring Virat Karna, Nabha Natesh, and Aishwarya Tadaka. The film combines mythology, mystery, and treasure hunting in an action-packed cinematic experience.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: Theatres
- Genre: Mythological Adventure
Baby Do Die Do
Huma Qureshi headlines Baby Do Die Do, an action crime thriller arriving in theatres this Friday. She plays Baby, a contract killer who is both deaf and mute but possesses extraordinary combat skills. The film promises intense action with an emotionally layered lead character.
- Release Date: July 3, 2026
- Platform: Theatres
- Genre: Action Crime Thriller
Final Take
From the action-packed Alpha and Baby Do Die Do to intriguing OTT titles like Pritam and Pedro, Muthassi, and Mollywood Times, the first Friday of July offers something for every kind of viewer. Whether you prefer edge-of-the-seat thrillers, supernatural horror, or mythological adventures, the July 3, 2026, release slate is set to keep audiences entertained throughout the weekend.