Netflix is entering March 2026 with one of its most globally diverse and franchise-heavy slates of the year. The month blends returning fan favorites, international originals, prestige continuations, anime expansions, and even live sports programming.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the biggest releases, organized by premiere date.
TL;DR
Netflix’s March 2026 lineup includes major franchise returns like ONE PIECE Season 2 and Virgin River Season 7, the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders film, new K-dramas, anime premieres, global thrillers, documentaries, and live sports.
March 1
Netflix opens the month with The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, bringing one of Hollywood’s most recognized awards ceremonies to the platform as a live event.
March 5
Vladimir debuts as a limited series, adding early-month momentum with a contained, character-driven drama designed for binge viewing.
March 6
One of the busiest days of the month features a wide mix of genres:
- War Machine – A sci-fi action film starring Alan Ritchson, centered on elite Army Rangers confronting an unimaginable threat.
- Strangers in the Park – A new comedy special.
- Boyfriend on Demand – A romantic K-drama pairing BLACKPINK’s Jisoo with Seo In-guk.
- Shining – A JTBC Korean drama starring Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju.
- The Dinosaurs – A docu-series executive produced by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, exploring prehistoric life with cinematic scope.
March 6 alone highlights Netflix’s multi-genre strategy — action, comedy, romance, and documentary all launching simultaneously.
March 7
Thailand’s psychological thriller franchise returns with Girl from Nowhere: The Reset, introducing a new chapter in the dark anthology series.
March 10
ONE PIECE Season 2 officially premieres. The live-action adaptation continues Luffy’s journey with the Straw Hat crew, marking one of Netflix’s most anticipated franchise returns of the year.
March 11
Age of Attraction launches as a new dating series hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, expanding Netflix’s unscripted relationship programming.
March 12
Virgin River Season 7 continues the long-running romance between Mel and Jack, reinforcing the series’ position as one of Netflix’s most consistent comfort-viewing hits.
March 18
Radioactive Emergency premieres as a Brazilian historical drama inspired by the 1987 Cesium-137 disaster. The series reflects Netflix’s continued investment in regionally grounded storytelling with global reach.
March 19
A major day for both drama and anime fans:
- Beauty in Black Season 2 Part 2 concludes Tyler Perry’s series.
- STEEL BALL RUN – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure arrives, bringing one of the most anticipated arcs in the long-running anime franchise to the streaming platform.
March 20
Netflix expands a beloved British crime saga with Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The feature film continues the story beyond the original series finale, positioning itself as one of the month’s most high-profile releases.
March 25
Two very different offerings debut on the same day:
- Heartbreak High Season 3 premieres as the final season of the Australian teen drama revival.
- MLB’s Opening Night streams live, underscoring Netflix’s growing involvement in sports broadcasting.
March 26
Crime and mystery dominate this date:
- Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole Season 1 brings Nordic noir storytelling to Netflix with a Norwegian crime adaptation.
- Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen debuts as a new scripted series built around suspense and intrigue.
Additional March 2026 Releases (Dates TBA)
Several major projects are scheduled for later in the month:
- XO, Kitty Season 3
- Beastars Final Season Part 2
- Furies Season 2 (Vietnamese action series)
- Blue Therapy Season 1
- The TikTok Killer (true crime documentary)
- That Night (limited series)
A Month Built on Franchise Power and Global Reach
March 2026 illustrates Netflix’s evolving content model: balancing established intellectual property with international storytelling and genre diversity.
The lineup includes Korean dramas, Brazilian historical drama, Thai thrillers, Japanese anime, Norwegian crime adaptations, American romance series, and British crime epics — all within a single month.
For subscribers, it means a packed calendar that spans action, romance, drama, documentary, sports, and animation. From blockbuster-style continuations to fresh originals, March positions itself as one of Netflix’s most content-heavy months of early 2026.
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