Pictured: This Is Where I Leave You, Luther: The Fallen Sun and Kick-Ass 2
A new month means another batch of movies coming to Netflix, and if you’re looking for the best of the best, we’ve narrowed it down to our 8 favorite (or most anticipated in some cases) movie releases from March 2023.
As with all of our recent movie roundups (like the one we did in February 2023), we’ll split this list of recommendations into two halves. We’ll start with Netflix Original Movies, which will be released globally (unless otherwise noted), and then focus on Licensed Movies that will be released specifically in the United States.
Want to see the full list of what’s coming in March 2023? Check out our full schedule for the month.
Best Netflix Original Movies March 2023
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Coming to Netflix: March 10th
Idris Elba is gearing up again as John Luther, who has unfinished business.
Directed by Jamie Payne, we’ll see Luther looking for one of the most gruesome serial killers London has ever seen, and our former detective will stop at nothing to stop him.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to watch the series. Luther on Netflix ahead of release, but we suspect they’ll do an excellent job of catching it up on the film’s early moments.
murder mystery 2
Coming to Netflix: March 31
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston return for the murder mystery comedy as Nick and Audrey Spitz, respectively.
Now full-time detectives, the Spitz are struggling to get their agency off the ground, but after being invited to a wedding, they find that a case has once again fallen into their lap.
Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Kani and Adeel Akhtar appear in the Netflix sequel.
The Wizard’s Elephant
Coming to Netflix: March 17th
Coming from newly acquired Netflix animation studio Animal Logic, The Wizard’s Elephant is the adaptation of the novel by Kate DiCamillo.
The story of the animated film is about an orphan boy who is told by a fortune teller that an elephant will help him find his lost sister.
Among the film’s voice cast are Brian Tyree Henry, Natasha Demetriou, and Mandy Patinkin.
We’ve seen the film’s screeners, and sadly, we can’t report our thoughts just yet, but we can say that if this is what Animal Logic will produce for Netflix in the future, we’ve got a lot to be excited about. for.
kill boksoon
Coming to Netflix: March 31
Netflix’s Korean film production has really taken a step forward so far in 2023, with two successful releases so far in the form of unlocked It is JUNG_E.
Coming from the same director as the merciless It is influencer, kill boksoon follows a renowned assassin who leads a double life as a single mother to a teenage daughter.
The film’s cast includes Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-guy, and Kim Si-a.
Best Licensed Movies Coming to Netflix US in March 2023
The Hangover Trilogy
Coming to Netflix: March 1st
Image: Warner Bros.
It’s always great when Netflix gets a full movie collection and so it will be with two franchises in March 2023 being the best in our opinion. The Hangover movies (the other is the Riddick franchise coming mid-month).
Running from 2009 to 2013, the Hangover film trilogy, all directed by Todd Phillips, have become iconic with so many quotable moments throughout.
For those unfamiliar, the first Hangover movie is about three friends waking up the night after a wild night in Las Vegas with very little memory of the night before and they have to retrace their steps to find out exactly what they did.
Kick Ass 2
Coming to Netflix: March 16th
Unfortunately, Millarworld on Netflix still hasn’t delivered much content, with only one show canceled and one admittedly decent anime released so far.
Fortunately, we will have the second Blast off movie in the middle of the month, and while it’s not quite as good as the first one, it’s still a fun comedy.
Jeff Wadlow directs with Chloë Grace Moretz playing the role of Hit Girl and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kick-Ass.
dragged by the concrete (2018)
Coming to Netflix: March 16th
Mel Gibson movies always perform well in the top 10 on Netflix, so you’ll be pleased to know that one of his recent movies, where he teamed up with Vince Vaughn and Tory Kittles, dropped on Netflix mid-month.
The slow, methodical, precise and often brutal film tells the story of two suspended police detectives who descend into the criminal underworld and find more than they bargained for in the shadows.
It comes from Lionsgate Films and the director of Bone Tomahawk It is Brawl in Cell Block 99.
Here is where I leave you
Coming to Netflix: March 2nd
From Warner Bros. is the comedy ensemble of 9 years ago, showcasing the talents of Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Drive, Rose Bryne, Corey Stole, Kathryn Hahn and a host of other household names.
Directed by Shawn Levy (who is now working with Netflix on a multitude of projects), the comedy-drama tells the story of four adult siblings who move back into their childhood home and live under the same roof for a week.
The Hollywood Reporter called the film a “mouthless comedy with enough exasperation, annoyances, long-standing grievances, and moments of family stress to get me out of here to hit anyone who’s ever had to endure big clan gatherings that can last a little too long.
What movie are you looking forward to watching on Netflix in March? Let us know in the comments.