After January and February, which set a high bar for 2026, March raises the stakes even further. Whether you’re a cinephile, a binge-watcher, or a gamer, the next 31 days are packed with first-rate sequels, fearless new voices, and long-awaited returns.
Movies: Theatrical Releases & Streaming Debuts
March proves that spring is officially blockbuster season. Pixar is back with a bold new IP, gothic romance gets a major makeover, a sci-fi adaptation starring Ryan Gosling has audiences buzzing, and horror fans have multiple must-see offerings all landing in the same month.
Major Theatrical Releases
Pixar’s Hoppers (March 6) is the big family event of the month. The film follows Mabel Tanaka, a brilliant scientist and animal lover who figures out how to transfer her mind into a robotic beaver in order to get close to the animal kingdom, only to find herself wrapped up in animal politics and tasked with helping save their home from destruction. With a voice cast that includes Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm, and Dave Franco alongside newcomer Piper Curda, Hoppers promises to be the heartwarming, inventive crowd-pleaser Pixar fans have been craving.
The Bride! (March 6) is writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s gothic crime-romance reimagining of the 1935 classic The Bride of Frankenstein. Set in 1930s Chicago, eccentric scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) brings a murdered young woman back to life as a companion for Frankenstein’s monster “Frank” (Christian Bale), but the Bride (Jessie Buckley) turns out to have far greater ambitions of her own. Blending punk-rock, goth aesthetics, and genuine romantic tension, it’s already one of the most stylistically audacious films of the year.
Undertone (March 13) is garnering some of the most spine-chilling early buzz of 2026. The new A24 horror film has already been called a contender for scariest film of the year, with reviewers praising its disorienting approach to sound and visuals. Details remain intentionally scarce, but A24 delivering a new horror experience is always a cause for celebration.
Project Hail Mary (March 20) is arguably the most anticipated sci-fi film of the year. Ryan Gosling stars as a science teacher who wakes up alone on a spacecraft millions of miles from Earth, with no memory of how he got there, and the gradual realisation that he’s humanity’s last hope to save the world from an extinction-level threat. Adapted from Andy Weir’s beloved novel and co-starring Sandra Hüller, Project Hail Mary has the ambition and emotional depth to be this year’s definitive genre event.
Streaming Debuts
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (March 6) is the event film that has Tommy Shelby loyalists counting down the days. Cillian Murphy returns as the iconic gangster, this time pulled out of self-imposed exile and plunged back into chaos amid the backdrop of World War II. Set years after the events of the series finale, the film promises to be a proper cinematic send-off for one of television’s most beloved characters.
Reminders of Him (March 13) adapts Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, following Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe), who returns to her hometown after the accidental death of her partner, only to find herself completely shut out of the community and blocked from seeing her young daughter. Universal’s third Hoover adaptation continues the studio’s winning streak with the author’s emotionally charged material.
TV Shows: New Premieres & Returning Favorites
March’s television landscape is stacked with new dramas, long-awaited Marvel returns, a Yellowstone spin-off, and a Taylor Sheridan spectacular. Whatever your streaming service of choice, there is something unmissable landing this month.
New Series
Rooster (March 8) is the new comedy from Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Shrinking) starring Steve Carell as a teacher navigating the chaos of college life alongside his daughter (Charly Clive). The show also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, and John C. McGinley. Fans of Lawrence’s warm, character-driven humour will find a lot to love here.
Scarpetta (March 11) is the high-profile crime drama starring Nicole Kidman as forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, who returns to her hometown to investigate a grisly murder and finds herself forced to confront her complicated relationship with her sister, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. With two of Hollywood’s most formidable actresses facing off, this one is made for a binge.
Marshals (March 1) is the Yellowstone spin-off that arrives bearing one of the highest pedigrees in prestige TV. Luke Grimes, who spent years as Kayce Dutton, headlines the series in a new role. Expect wide-open landscapes, moral grit, and the kind of slow-burn tension that made the Sheridan universe a cultural phenomenon.
The Madison (March 14) is another Taylor Sheridan creation, this time starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell in what promises to be a drama set against the world of high-stakes power and wealth. Two of cinema’s most enduring stars reuniting under Sheridan is a recipe for event television.
Can’t-Miss Returns
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (March 24) is Marvel’s most eagerly awaited return of the year. Picking up six months after Wilson Fisk declared martial law in Season 1, the Kingpin has consolidated his grip on New York City as its mayor, and now hunts the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante as public enemy number one. Matt Murdock fights back from the shadows, and crucially, he’s not alone: Krysten Ritter makes her triumphant return as Jessica Jones, teaming up with Daredevil in what promises to be the duo’s most intense collaboration yet. Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and Wilson Bethel also return, with Matthew Lillard joining the cast as a mysterious new antagonist.
One Piece: Into the Grand Line Season 2 (March 10) continues the live-action epic as Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hats, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji, finally set sail for the legendary Grand Line. Netflix’s live-action adaptation won over even die-hard manga fans with its first season, and the Grand Line promises even bigger adventures, stranger islands, and higher stakes.
Virgin River Season 7 (March 12) returns with Mel and Jack pursuing their dream of adopting a baby while old loves smolder and fresh threats challenge the tranquillity of their small-town life. The beloved romantic drama has maintained a devoted audience across six seasons, and all signs point to another emotionally satisfying run.
Invincible Season 4 (March 19) picks up the acclaimed animated superhero series right where the explosive Season 3 cliffhanger left off. Based on Robert Kirkman’s comics, the show has distinguished itself as one of the smartest and most viscerally intense superhero narratives on any platform.
Currently Streaming: What to Watch Right Now
If you’re all caught up on March’s new releases or simply want something proven to watch, these titles are dominating the streaming conversation right now and are absolutely worth your time:
For All Mankind Season 5 (March 27) closes out its run as one of the most consistently gripping alternate-history dramas on streaming. The show imagines a world where the Space Race never ended, and each season has pushed the timeline and the drama to gripping new extremes.
House of David Season 2 (March 27) continues the biblical epic that became a surprise hit for the streamer. The saga of the young shepherd who would become king has resonated with audiences looking for sweeping, character-driven storytelling on a grand canvas.
Video Games: From Remakes to Long-Awaited New IPs
After a relatively measured start to the gaming year, March 2026 saw significant momentum. From Bungie’s first new franchise in over a decade to a fantasy open world with staggering ambition, the gaming calendar for March is as stacked as any month in recent memory.
The Big Headlines
Crimson Desert (March 19)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
It is the month’s most anticipated release and a legitimate Game of the Year contender. Originally conceived as a prequel to Black Desert Online before becoming its own standalone title, Pearl Abyss’s open-world action RPG follows Kliff, a member of the Greymanes mercenary band, through a vast fantasy world filled with rival factions, strange beasts, and magical forces. The world is reportedly enormous, developers have claimed it dwarfs Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption 2 in sheer scope, and the combat system has been consistently impressive in every preview. Whether the full game lives up to its promise, March will tell.
Marathon (March 5)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Marks Bungie’s most significant moment since the launch of Destiny. The extraction shooter revives the studio’s original franchise, dormant since 1996, and transplants it into a stylish, modern multiplayer experience set on the distant world of Tau Ceti IV. Players take on the role of Runners hunting for loot and battling anyone who gets in the way, with Bungie’s signature gunplay looking as polished as ever. Ahead of full launch, a Marathon Server Slam beta test has already generated significant hype.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (March 13)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
It is the long-awaited third entry in Capcom’s turn-based RPG sub-series. The game revolves around the birth of twin Rathalos, dragon-like monsters believed to be extinct, and tasks players with teaming up with Princess Eleanor to combat the threat between the two kingdoms. For fans of old-school JRPG mechanics wrapped inside the beloved Monster Hunter universe, this is a highlight of the month.
Notable Releases
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (March 12)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
Fatal Frame 2 brings back one of the most beloved survival horror games of the PS2 era with a full modern overhaul. The original game’s unique mechanic, fighting supernatural spirits with a camera rather than a weapon, made it a cult classic in 2003, and this remake is perfectly positioned to introduce it to a new generation.
WWE 2K26 (March 13)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
WWE 2K26 continues the annual wrestling simulation series. With WrestleMania season in full swing, the timing couldn’t be better for fans to take their favourite superstars into the ring.
Life is Strange: Reunion (March 26)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Life is Strange: Reunion is the fifth entry in the beloved narrative adventure franchise, and the one fans have been waiting for. Original protagonists Max Caulfield and Chloe Price are finally reunited, delivering the emotional payoff that the series has been building toward since 2015.
Indie Gems to Watch
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access (March 5)
PC
It is one of the most exciting early access launches of the year. The original game helped define the deckbuilding roguelike genre, and the sequel adds the one feature fans have always wanted: co-op for up to four players, complete with multiplayer-specific cards and powerful team synergies.
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf (March 5)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
Lana and her cat companion Mui return for another gorgeous side-scrolling adventure. With no dialogue and a fully invented in-game language, the story unfolds entirely through play, a daring approach that made the first game one of the most visually striking indie titles in recent years.
Scott Pilgrim EX (March 3)
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Scott Pilgrim EX continues the story of Scott and Ramona Flowers in an all-new beat-’em-up adventure through time and space. If you have fond memories of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, this promises more of the same face-punching, pixel-art-drenched joy.
