As February fades and March arrives, streaming platforms are dropping a fresh lineup of films that range from sci-fi thrillers to musical dramas and documentaries. Whether you’re in the mood for action, heartfelt storytelling, or music legends, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and HBO Max have something new to offer.
Sci-Fi Thrills
- The Astronaut (Hulu): Kate Mara stars as an astronaut haunted by strange visions after returning from space. Laurence Fishburne plays her father, a general who helps her recover, but the mystery deepens with a shocking twist.
- In the Blink of an Eye (Hulu): Pixar legend Andrew Stanton directs this live-action sci-fi drama spanning millennia. Kate McKinnon and Yeji Kim headline interconnected stories of human resilience.
Musical & Dramatic Highlights
- Blue Moon (Netflix): Ethan Hawke earned an Oscar nomination as lyricist Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s drama, set during the 1943 Oklahoma! afterparty.
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (Hulu): Bill Condon adapts the Broadway musical with Diego Luna and Tonatiuh as prisoners in 1980s Argentina. Jennifer Lopez dazzles in dual roles, including the mysterious Spider Woman.
Action & Suspense
- The Bluff (Prime Video): Priyanka Chopra Jonas takes on pirates in a Caribbean-set action tale, facing off against Karl Urban’s ruthless captain.
- Dead of Winter (HBO Max): Judy Greer surprises as a violent kidnapper in this icy thriller, with Emma Thompson caught in a deadly struggle.
Music & Legacy
- Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (Prime Video): Morgan Neville’s documentary explores McCartney’s post-Beatles journey, from forming Wings with Linda to navigating his legacy and friendship with John Lennon.
Family-Friendly Adventures
- The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Paramount+): SpongeBob accidentally summons the Flying Dutchman (voiced by Mark Hamill) in a whimsical animated quest full of humor and heart.
Heartfelt Dramas
- Rental Family (Hulu): Brendan Fraser shines as an expat actor in Japan who joins a service providing stand-in family members, exploring themes of loneliness and belonging.
- Urchin (Hulu): Frank Dillane stars in Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut about a young Londoner battling addiction and self-destruction.
Why It Matters
This lineup blends blockbuster spectacle with intimate storytelling. From Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s swashbuckling action to Brendan Fraser’s tender performance, these films showcase the diversity of modern streaming. Whether you’re chasing thrills, music nostalgia, or heartfelt drama, March’s streaming slate delivers.
