Alpha OTT Release Date: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Spy Thriller Now Streaming on Netflix

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha has officially arrived on OTT, giving audiences another opportunity to watch the female-led action thriller from the YRF Spy Universe.

The film began streaming on Netflix on August 28, 2026, nearly two months after its theatrical release.

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha was released in cinemas on July 3 and marked the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe.

Alpha OTT Release Date

The digital release of Alpha was officially announced by Netflix on August 27.

The film started streaming the following day, August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.

For viewers who missed the theatrical run, the Netflix release provides a chance to watch the film from home.

Alia Bhatt Leads the Spy Thriller

Alia Bhatt plays Sita, a highly trained R&AW agent at the centre of the story.

Sharvari plays Durga Kaul, another key character whose connection with Sita becomes important to the film's larger narrative.

The cast also includes Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in important roles.

The film also features a special appearance by Hrithik Roshan, connecting Alpha further to the wider YRF Spy Universe.

A New Chapter in the YRF Spy Universe

Alpha was designed as a new chapter in the established spy franchise.

The YRF Spy Universe previously featured films including Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3 and War 2.

Alpha takes the franchise in a different direction by putting two female characters at the centre of its spy-action story.

The film combines espionage, action and a storyline involving a secret military programme.

From Theatres to OTT

Alpha had a theatrical release on July 3 before making its move to streaming.

Its cinema run produced a mixed response, with audiences and critics divided over the story, action and execution.

The OTT release now gives the film a second opportunity to reach viewers who either skipped the theatrical release or wanted to watch it again.

The Story of Alpha

The film follows Sita as she becomes involved with a secret programme connected to the creation of highly capable soldiers.

Her journey eventually forces her to confront hidden aspects of her past.

Sharvari's character plays an important role in that journey, while Bobby Deol's character becomes central to the conflict.

The film combines the personal story of its protagonists with the larger espionage world of the YRF franchise.

Why the OTT Release Matters

The digital release comes at an important time for Alpha.

The film had the challenge of establishing a female-led story within a franchise traditionally dominated by male spy characters.

Its Netflix availability removes the limitations of theatrical availability and allows a much wider audience to judge the film for themselves.

The OTT audience may therefore respond differently from the original theatrical audience.

What Viewers Can Expect

Alpha offers a combination of spy action, large-scale sequences and franchise connections.

The film also focuses more heavily on its female protagonists than previous entries in the YRF Spy Universe.

For viewers following the franchise, the appearance of established characters and references to the wider spy world add another layer to the experience.

Alpha Is Now Available to Stream

With its August 28 digital premiere, the theatrical-to-OTT journey of Alpha is complete.

The film is now available on Netflix for viewers looking to catch up with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's entry into the YRF Spy Universe.

Alpha released in theatres on July 3, 2026, and began streaming on Netflix on August 28, 2026.

For audiences who missed the film in cinemas, its OTT release now offers a second chance to experience the spy thriller from home.