5 ‘Drama’ Actress Zendaya Movies to Watch on OTT: ‘Challengers’, ‘Dune’ and More

Zendaya is one of the most watched actors of her generation, and her cinematography proves it at every turn. With her latest romantic comedy, The Drama, co-starring Robert Pattinson and directed by Christopher Burghley, captivating audiences, there’s no better time to revisit the films that got her here. Here are five Zendaya movies streaming on OTT right now.

Zendaya made her feature film debut with Spider-Man: Homecoming, playing the sharp-tongued, quietly magnetic Michelle alongside Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. It was a relatively small role, but she commanded every scene she was in with a wonderful, effortless confidence that instantly left you wanting more of her. For superhero movie fans looking for Where It All Began, it is currently streaming on ZEE5, Prime Video and Netflix.

One of the most visually stunning sci-fi films of the decade, “Dune” stars Zendaya as Chaney, a mysterious desert warrior who haunts the dreams of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides long before they meet. It’s a quieter, more ethereal performance than most of her work, but it carries a gravity that stays with you, and for fans of epic sci-fi, Denis Villeneuve’s masterpiece is streaming on Prime Video.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” brought back Zendaya as Michelle in a much bigger and more emotionally demanding role than previous entries had given her, and she lived up to every moment of it. Her chemistry with Tom Holland, her real-life partner, gives the film a real emotional core that grounds the multiverse spectacle into something that feels truly human. For those who want to watch the entire Spider-Man journey, it is streaming on Prime Video and ZEE5.

“Challengers” is the movie that reminded everyone to pay attention to how extraordinary Zendaya is when given a role with real depth and complexity. She plays Tashi, a former tennis player turned coach, whose relationships with two very different men turn into something obsessive, competitive and extremely uncomfortable to watch in the best way possible. For fans of slow-burn drama with real psychological heft, Luca Guadagnino’s sharp film is streaming on Prime Video.

A dazzling musical drama with an irresistible soundtrack, “The Greatest Showman” features Zendaya as Anne Wheeler, a trapeze artist whose romance with Zac Efron’s character provides some of the film’s most visually striking sequences. Along with Hugh Jackman who leads the charismatic cast, she brings a grace and emotional openness to the role that makes every scene she shares with Ephron truly beautiful. If you haven’t watched it yet, clear out an evening and watch it on JioHotstar because this stays with you long after the credits roll.