From a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub to the cinematic release of God's Creatures starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal, there’s no shortage of things to watch this March.
Empire of Light
Disney+, out now
Set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, Empire of Light is a compelling and poignant drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times, from Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes and starring Olivia Colman, Crystal Clarke, and Colin Firth.
Abbott Elementary – Season 2
Disney+, out now
School is back in session as this group of dedicated, passionate teachers strive to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video, out now
In 1977, Daisy Jones & The Six were on top of the world; the band had risen from obscurity to fame, and then, after a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, they called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members agree to reveal the truth. *Instant chills.*
Next in Fashion Season Two
Netflix, out now
Filling the shoes of the eternally chic Alexa Chung this season as Tan Frace’s co-host is the one and only Gigi Hadid as they search for the next big fashion designer. There’ll be a whole new group of up-and-coming designers competing for that coveted $200,000 and a deal with Rent the Runway, and guest stars throughout the season include Emma Chamberlain, Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Donatella Versace.
Finding Michael
Disney+, out now
This suspenseful documentary will see Spencer Matthews set off on the most significant trip of his life. Over 23 years ago, in 1999, Michael Matthews became the youngest British climber to ever reach the peak of Mount Everest. Now, his brother heads to Everest to try to find his body.
CREED III
In cinemas now
Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is thriving in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he’s eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle a fighter who has nothing to lose.
SCREAM VI
In cinemas now
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter in New York City. In Scream VI, Jenna Ortega, Hayden Panettiere and Courteney Cox reprise their roles in the beloved scary movie franchise as they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when a new killer embarks on a bloody rampage.
Ted Lasso Season 3
AppleTV, March 15
In the third season of Ted Lasso, the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them to finish last in the Premier League. While Ted (Jason Sudeikis) deals with pressures at work, he continues to wrestle with his own personal issues back home. Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best shot anyway.
Money Shot: The PornHub Story
Netflix, March 15
Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub, including how the platform fundamentally changed adult entertainment, allowing erotic content to reach a massive audience and turning pornography into a multi-billion dollar industry.
PEARL
In cinemas 17 March
Trapped on an isolated farm, Pearl (Mia Goth) must tend to her ailing father under the watch of her mother. Lusting for the glamorous life she’s seen in movies, Pearl’s temptations and repressions collide.
Inside
In cinemas 17 March
This mystery movie tells the story of Nemo (Willem Dafoe), an art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesn’t go as planned. Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and invention to survive.
Rye Lane
In cinemas 17 March
From breakout director Raine Allen-Miller, this colourful romantic comedy follows two young twenty-somethings left reeling from bad breakups as they connect with one another across a particularly eventful day in South London. Helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, they potentially restore one another’s faith in romance.
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman
Disney+, 17 March
In this Disney+ original documentary special, U2’s Bono and the Edge make a return to Dublin with Dave Letterman, reflecting on their journey as musicians and friends.
God’s Creatures
In cinemas 24 March
Starring Emily Watson, Paul Mescal, and Aisling Franciosi, this psychological drama is set on a coastal fishing village in Ireland and follows a mother as she lies to save the skin of her beloved son, but in doing so throws herself into an internal purgatory. As the close-knit village and their own family are ripped apart, themes of morality and maternal duties come to the surface.
Wellmania
Netflix, 24 March
When human tornado and food critic Liv is diagnosed with ‘catastrophic health’ – trapping her in Australia and jeopardising her dream job in New York – she throws herself body-first into a radical wellness journey, hell-bent on getting well to return home.
The Power
Amazon Prime Video, 31 March
This emotionally-driven global thriller — based on Naomi Alderman’s international award-winning novel — is set in a world not unlike our own, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will. The Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.