March is shaping up to be an odd but fun month of genre filmmaking and a strong emphasis on horror releases, big and small. While events such as the newly dubbed The Actor Awards and The Oscars take place, we’re springing ahead to the latest in body horror, gothic adaptations, sonic thrills, and battle royale-style death games.
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There aren’t a ton of big-name releases out this month, though there’s still a handful of noteworthy mentions. Films such as “The Bride!,” “Project Hail Mary,” and “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” all promise buzzy, starry productions. More than anything, though, there’s a lot of exciting new talent and returns of critically lauded independent and arthouse greats that give March an extra little push. It’s a reminder to seek out the smaller releases as they promise just as many thrills and gross-out moments. All of this, plus the start of SXSW, helps shepherd in some eclectic new films.
“The Bride!”
Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal in her directorial follow-up to “The Lost Daughter,” and starring “Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley, “The Bride!” is a gothic, revisionist twist on a classic story. Drawing on “The Bride of Frankenstein,” the romance takes place in the 1930s after Frankenstein’s monster requests a companion be created for him, giving new life to a murdered woman, dubbed “the Bride.” Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz all star.
Release Date: In theaters March 6 via Warner Bros. Pictures.
“Hoppers”
The latest original film produced by Pixar Animation, “Hoppers,” is directed by Daniel Chong (“We Bare Bears”) and written by Jesse Andrews (“Luca”). The film follows a scientist who discovers a way to transform human consciousness into robotic animals in an effort to communicate with animals and help save and preserve their habitats. The voice cast includes Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco.
Release Date: In theaters March 6 via Walt Disney Studios.
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”
After six seasons, the popular Netflix series returns for a final outing in the form of the film, “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.” Created by Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby, who must return from his self-imposed exile to confront his legacy and what it means for his family. Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, and Stephen Graham all reprise their roles, with Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan joining the cast.
Release Date: In theaters March 6, before streaming March 20 on Netflix.
“Heel”
A black comedy thriller, “Heel” follows a 19-year-old criminal who finds himself kidnapped by a married couple and forced into rehabilitation, undergoing relentless mind games while held hostage in their home. Directed by Jan Komasa (“Corpus Christi”) and premiering at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the film stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Anson Boon, and Kit Rakusen.
Release Date: In theaters March 6 via Magnolia Pictures.
