‘It’ Has Come to Earth… 'Alien: Earth' and Other New OTT Releases for the Week of August 5-13, 2025

Taylor Content Editor Hong Seon

Since its debut in 1979, the top-tier SF monster film 〈Alien〉 has been beloved and is now making a comeback as a drama. The battle between aliens and humans is about to explode on the vast Earth beyond the limited spaceship. In addition, we will meet new releases of a series that continues to write the box office myth of game adaptations and a crime documentary that rivals a caper movie in the second week of August OTT releases.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – The Insane Speed is Me!

Streaming: Coupang Play

Release Date: August 5 (Tuesday) / Rated G

Running Time: 109 minutes

Cast: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz (voice), James Marsden, Idris Elba (voice), Keanu Reeves (voice)

#AmericanFilm #GameAdaptation #Adventure #CGCharacter #Space #Action #Comedy

Is there a movie that fits better with ‘insane speed’? We are talking about the box office hit 〈Sonic the Hedgehog〉, which has overcome the trailer stigma of ‘Ugly Sonic’ with impressive quality and has returned as the third installment of the series. This time, the most popular character from the original, ‘Shadow’, joins the fray, receiving much anticipation and achieving the highest box office results in the series, brightening the franchise's future.

〈Sonic the Hedgehog 3〉 is based on Sega's popular game of the same name, depicting Team Sonic's struggle to stop Shadow, who is burning with revenge and trying to destroy the world. The series has delivered significant fun with explosive speed and dazzling action, continuing the box office success myth of game adaptations alongside 〈Super Mario Brothers〉. Idris Elba (Knuckles) and Keanu Reeves (Shadow) lend their voices, generating much buzz. Additionally, Jim Carrey, who has delivered legendary comedic performances in 〈The Mask〉 and 〈Dumb and Dumber〉, returns as the villain Dr. Eggman, showcasing his shining presence amidst a flood of CG characters. Notably, this installment continues the limitless speed duel between Sonic and Shadow in space, beyond Earth, which will blow away the stress of a hot summer in an instant. Don’t miss the post-credits scene hinting at a sequel.

FAQ – The Whimsical and Adorable Adventure of 11-Year-Old Dongchun with Makgeolli

Streaming: Watcha, Tving, Wave

Release Date: August 8 (Friday) / Rated G

Running Time: 91 minutes

Cast: Park Na-eun, Park Hyo-joo, Kim Hee-won, etc.

#KoreanFilm #ComingOfAgeFilm #FamilyFilm #Fantasy #Children

The film 〈FAQ〉 warmly depicts the world through the eyes of children and will be released on Watcha on August 8. The movie portrays the adventures of 11-year-old Dongchun and a talking makgeolli. Although only 11, Dongchun has a busier schedule than adults due to a relentless academy schedule. One day, he discovers that a secret is hidden in the bubbles of the makgeolli, leading him to an unexpected ‘Dongchun’s adventure’. Directed by Kim Da-min, who wrote the script for 〈Murderer’s Dilemma〉, this is his first feature film, combining family drama and childlike fantasy, prompting much thought amidst warm laughter. It is a fitting content for Watcha, which has consistently introduced well-made Korean independent films.

Watcha, the first OTT service platform in Korea, has released many hidden works across various genres, including Korean independent films, Japanese dramas, short films, and animations. It has been loved by OTT subscribers as a go-to place for this genre. Despite the unique charm of Watcha, it has struggled with management difficulties, falling behind in competition with various OTTs. Recently, it entered corporate rehabilitation procedures, causing much regret. Although the future is uncertain, we hope it overcomes the current crisis for the subscribers who still love Watcha. May the charm of discovering hidden gems continue for Watcha.

Alien Earth – ‘It’ Has Come to Earth

Streaming: Disney+

Release Date: August 13 (Wednesday) / Rated 15+

Running Time: 8 episodes

Cast: Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, etc.

#AmericanDrama #Alien #AlienSeries #DisneyPlusOriginal #Monster #Action #Thriller #Mystery

The legendary SF monster film series 〈Alien〉 is revived as a drama. The Disney+ original series 〈Alien: Earth〉 depicts the story of the USCSS Maginot spaceship crashing on Earth and five alien life forms collected from the depths of space emerging from the spaceship. While the 〈Alien〉 series has previously depicted survival struggles in the confined space of a spaceship, this work showcases a larger scale and worldview as aliens come to Earth.

It is also noteworthy that this is the first drama in the 〈Alien〉 series. While retaining the characteristics of the existing universe, it adds fun with a broader story unique to the drama. Directed by Noah Hawley, who won an Emmy for the drama 〈Fargo〉, the production team breathes life into the work. Amidst the fear brought by alien life forms, it explores human desires and moral dilemmas, unfolding thrilling stories in each episode. The ‘post-Ripley’ of this work is played by Wendy, portrayed by Sydney Chandler. As the first being to have a real human consciousness injected into a synthetic human body, she engages in powerful action against aliens with an indestructible body while deeply contemplating the philosophical implications of human existence. Ridley Scott, the creator of 〈Alien〉, directly produces and writes 〈Alien: Earth〉, ensuring that the fundamental strength of the series is not lost, and it will be released on Disney+ on August 13.

Stolen: Heist of the Century – A Documentary Like a Caper Movie

Streaming: Netflix

Release Date: August 8 (Friday) / Rated 15+

Running Time: 96 minutes

#Documentary #BookAdaptationFilm #InSearchOfTruth #Crime #TrueStory

〈Stolen: Heist of the Century〉 is a documentary film that uncovers the audacious heist of the Antwerp Diamond Center in Belgium in 2003, which was considered impenetrable. Although it is a documentary, it maintains a tension and thrill comparable to a typical caper movie. The fact that all of this is based on a true story adds another layer of shocking thrill. Particularly, while the thieves were caught, one of the criminals who was not apprehended and the missing jewels remain a mystery, amplifying curiosity.

The film brings together detectives who solved the case and the leader of the gang, over 20 years after the incident, to vividly recreate the events of that day, along with the astonishing secrets surrounding the case. How did the largest diamond heist in history occur, how were the criminals caught, and what lingering questions remain? Check it out on Netflix, the documentary haven.