Get ready for an entertainment extravaganza! This week, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and more are unleashing 9 thrilling new movies and TV shows. From gripping dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the action! Tune in now and stay up to date with the latest releases on your favorite streaming platforms
X-Men ’97 (March 20)
This new animated series revives the legendary saga of the X-Men, picking up where the iconic ’90s show left off. In this eagerly awaited continuation, the X-Men face the daunting task of navigating a world without their mentor, Professor X, confronting new and dangerous challenges that test their resilience and unity. As they grapple with the loss of their leader, the team must also contend with a world that continues to distrust and fear mutants, pushing their limits as they fight to protect a society on the brink of chaos.
Streaming on Disney+
Sand Land: The Series (March 20)
Based on the manga by the late Akira Toriyama, Sand Land: The Series is set in a desolate future where Earth has been ravaged by war and is now a barren wasteland where a merciless king controls water. Amidst these dire settings, Sheriff Rao, driven by desperation and a thirst for justice, enlists the aid of the prince of demons, Beelzebub, and his cunning assistant, Thief. Together, this unlikely trio embarks on a quest across the desolate landscape in search of a mythical lake, facing myriad dangers and forming an unbreakable bond in their fight against the tyranny of greed. The series continues the story of the 2023 film.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
Road House (March 21)
In this adrenaline-fuelled reimagining of the ’80s cult classic, Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter grappling with his turbulent past and innate penchant for violence. Seeking a fresh start, Dalton finds himself in the picturesque yet deceptive tranquillity of the Florida Keys, where he takes on the role of a bouncer at a local roadhouse. Quickly, he discovers that this supposed paradise harbours secrets far darker than he anticipated, propelling him into a world where his skills are both a curse and a necessity. The film also stars Conor McGregor and Daniela Melchior in pivotal roles.
Streaming on Prime Video
Ae Watan Mere Watan (March 21)
This biographical drama chronicles the stirring saga of Usha Mehta (Sara Ali Khan), a valiant young woman at the heart of India’s 1942 freedom struggle. Amidst the fervor of the Quit India movement, she initiates an underground radio station, becoming the voice of unity and defiance against British colonial rule. The narrative captures her daring endeavors to broadcast the call for independence across the country, igniting a dangerous conflict with the British authorities.
Streaming on Prime Video
3 Body Problem (March 21)
3 Body Problem unveils an epic sci-fi narrative spanning continents and decades. It focuses on the tragic history of Ye Wenjie, an astrophysicist whose personal loss during the Chinese Cultural Revolution in the ’60s propels her to a secret military radar base. There, a critical decision she makes has far-reaching implications, reverberating through time and space to present-day scientists grappling with an existential threat from beyond our world as statutes of nature begin collapsing in front of them. The show is an adaptation of the Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin.
Streaming on Netflix
Fighter (March 21)
A thrilling aerial action film directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter unfolds in Srinagar, where a group of skilled Indian Air Force pilots, known as “Air Dragons” is tasked with countering a terrorist threat to India. The narrative explores the 2019 Pulwama attack, the 2019 Balakot airstrike and the 2019 Indo-Pak border altercations through intense aerial battles, personal loss and acts of bravery. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi in pivotal roles.
Streaming on Netflix
Shirley (March 22)
Shirley is a biographical drama that intimately portrays Shirley Chisholm (played by Regina King), the first Black Congresswoman as well as the first Black woman to run for President of the United States. The film highlights her groundbreaking 1972 presidential campaign, drawing on exclusive conversations with those who knew her well. It also explores the personal and political challenges she faced while underlining the significant cost of her accomplishments.
Streaming on Netflix
Anatomy of A Fall (March 22)
A gripping French drama, Anatomy of A Fall explores the intricate aftermath of a tragic death within a family. Sandra is a writer who becomes embroiled in a legal battle to prove her innocence following her husband Samuel’s demise after falling from the open attic window. Their visually impaired son, Daniel, provides conflicting accounts of the events leading up to the tragedy, further complicating the investigation. The film delves into the complexities of relationships, communication and perception, focusing on how Sandra’s and Samuel’s marriage is dissected by the law, media and those around them.
Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar