Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights (2026) is a loose, stylized take on Emily Brontë's 1847 classic. IMDb
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The Sexiest Movies & Shows Of 2026 (So Far): Off Campus, Desire, Lust Stories 3 And More

We round up 2026's steamiest releases on Netflix, Prime Video, Mubi & JioHotstar that've got everyone talking

Saurav Bhanot

Sometimes, you're just in the mood, right? For something unusual, unconventional, even uncomplicated. There are days (and nights) when you're up for intellectual, emotionally charged dramatic movies and shows. But sometimes, you just want to watch something that's erotic, steamy and yet, entertaining. The kind of film or series that's got sexual tension and expression in ample amounts while also keeping you at the edge of the seat in more ways than one.

Fortunately, 2026 has had a bunch of such movies and shows, and we've picked out the sexiest of them for you to choose from. Happy watching! 

Sexiest Movies & Shows of 2026 (So Far) 

Vladimir (Netflix) 

This one's got sexual tension and comedy rolled into one & you're going to be obsessed with it. Rachel Weisz stars as a married woman who gets rather obsessed with a younger new colleague (Leo Woodall), throwing her marriage and career into complete chaos. The final 'release' is totally worth it though. 

Desire (Netflix) 

Trust Spanish content to always bring in the heat! This one's got a married lawyer starting an affair with her daughter's swimming coach, and as expected, everything turns chaotic. It also turns sexual and erotic, and no one's complaining about it. 

56 Days (Prime Video) 

One of the most popular shows of the year, 56 Days won applause both for its thrilling plotline as it did for the steamy, saucy chemistry between the leads (Avan Jogia & Dove Cameron). The two meet, fall in love, have sex & get embroiled in a murder all in the span of, yes, 56 days. You've got to keep up with it all!

The main cast of the 2026 Amazon Prime Video thriller series 56 Days is led by Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia

Off Campus (Prime Video) 

Who hasn't heard of this campus chronicle, right? Off Campus was all the rage all throughout this summer, thanks to the attractive leads who went through the motions of love, lust and longing, enough to drive everyone else crazy. It'll be coming back for season 2, too, but for now, people are busy rewatching this first season.  

Wuthering Heights (JioHotstar) 

This much-loved book ended up in a highly controversial movie adaption, which ended up being talked about more for its erotic scenes (featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi) than the screenplay. But you aren't complaining, are you? Watch the movie on JioHotstar and see what the fuss was all about. 

The Scandal (Netflix) 

This Korean drama made a lot of noise for its rather sexual plot and screenplay, especially since most K-Dramas aren't that high on the erotic quotient. But then, when the plot revolves around a woman getting involved with a notorious playboy, what else would one expect, right? 

In Scandal, Hui-yeon and Cho-won's relationship starts out of a bet unknown to the former

The Last Sunrise (Prime Video) 

Amidst all the emotional drama in this film, there's also the plotline of a young dancer's fling with a handsome stranger in Mallorca, Spain, and all the love making they indulge in. They also end up falling in love, but that's beside the point.

Rosebush Pruning (Mubi) 

This satirical comedy starring Callum Turner, Lukas Gage, Elle Fanning and Pamela Anderson definitely came as a surprise. Not because it isn't a good film – it absolutely is – but because amidst all the black comedy, it's also got enough & more erotic endeavours.

Lust Stories 3 (Netflix) 

The third part of Netflix's popular lust trilogy might've been a mixed bag in terms of storylines and screenplay, but it more than made up for it with the sexual quotient. Gurfateh Pirzada led from the front in a double role, Aditi Rao Hydari & Siddharth had some fun & Radhika Madan and Ali Fazal provided ample support.