⚡ Quick answer
In the US, new Indian movies and shows stream mainly on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu (which carries Hotstar titles), ZEE5 and aha. JioHotstar itself is not sold in the US, so a title that is on JioHotstar in India may be on Hulu here, or not available at all yet.
Updated 14 November 2026 by Pranav Jha. We check every title against the platform’s own announcement before listing it.
If you live in the US, the answer to “where is it streaming?” is often different from the one Indian sites give. This page tracks the legal US home for the biggest Indian releases, plus the US time they go live. For India dates, see our new OTT releases this week in India tracker.
Which streaming services carry Indian content in the US?
| Platform | Available in the US? | What Indian viewers watch there |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes | Indian originals and many Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films |
| Prime Video | Yes | Big South Indian films, often as worldwide premieres (Jailer 2) |
| Hulu | Yes | Hotstar hub: Hotstar Specials, Star TV serials, select films |
| ZEE5 | Yes, US app | ZEE5 originals and films across Indian languages |
| aha | Yes | Telugu and Tamil films and originals; the US is aha’s biggest paid market after India |
| JioHotstar | No | Not sold in the US; launched only in the UK, Canada and Singapore so far |
Where are the big new Indian releases in the US right now?
| Title | Where to watch in the US | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer 2 (Tamil) | Prime Video, since Nov 12, 2026 | ✓ Confirmed: worldwide in 5 languages |
| Ramayana (Hindi) | In US theatres via Sony Pictures | US streaming not announced; India gets JioHotstar pay-per-view |
| King (Hindi) | Theatres, Dec 24, 2026 | ✓ Confirmed worldwide date |
| Hotstar Specials | Hulu Hotstar hub | Varies by title; not every JioHotstar show comes to Hulu |
Why is a JioHotstar show on Hulu in the US?
Disney moved Hotstar’s US library to Hulu, and Hulu still runs it after JioCinema and Hotstar merged into JioHotstar in India. Hulu’s Hotstar hub lists Hotstar Specials, select films and Star TV serials in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi. Not every JioHotstar title makes it to Hulu, so we mark those as “not in the US yet”. New Telugu originals like Pushpaka Vimanam start on JioHotstar in India, so check Hulu’s hub before assuming a show has reached the US.
What time do Indian releases go live in the US?
It depends on the platform. Netflix releases its originals worldwide at midnight Pacific time, which is 3:00 AM Eastern and, from November to March, 1:30 PM in India. Licensed films can instead arrive at local midnight. Either way, a Netflix title dated “Friday” is ready in the US from Friday at midnight.
| Platform | When it unlocks in the US | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix originals | 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET on the release date | Same moment worldwide (1:30 PM IST in winter) |
| Netflix licensed films | Usually midnight local time on the release date | Check the title page |
| Prime Video worldwide premieres | Varies by title | Jailer 2 was a 240-country premiere on Nov 12 |
| Hulu (Hotstar titles) | Varies; often later than India | Not every JioHotstar title comes to Hulu |
For a full breakdown with examples, see our guide to US release times for Indian movies.
Can you use a VPN to watch JioHotstar from the US?
JioStar’s terms say plans bought in India are meant for use in India and don’t allow viewers to hide their location. We only list legal US options here. If a show isn’t available in the US, we say so and update this page when it arrives.
Coming soon to US screens
Shah Rukh Khan’s King opens worldwide on December 24, 2026, a week after Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. Ramayana’s US streaming home is still unannounced. We’ll add both as soon as the platforms confirm them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is JioHotstar available in the USA?
No. JioHotstar is not sold in the US and no US launch has been announced. It launched outside India on September 2, 2026, in the UK, Canada and Singapore. In the US, many Hotstar originals and Star TV shows stream on Hulu instead.
Where can I watch Hotstar shows in the US?
On Hulu. Hulu has a Hotstar hub with Hotstar Specials, select films and Star TV serials in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi. Open Hubs in the Hulu menu or search for “hotstar”.
Can I watch Jailer 2 in the USA?
Yes. Jailer 2 has streamed on Prime Video since November 12, 2026, in more than 240 countries and territories, including the US, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
Is Ramayana streaming in the US?
Not yet. Sony Pictures released Ramayana in US theatres in early November 2026. In India it is headed to JioHotstar as a pay-per-view release, and a US streaming home has not been announced.
What time do Indian OTT releases drop in the US?
It depends on the platform. Netflix originals go live worldwide at 12:00 AM PT (3:00 AM ET) on the release date. Prime Video and Hulu times vary by title.
When does King release in US theatres?
Shah Rukh Khan’s King is set for a worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026, which includes US cinemas.