The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data

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Maybe it's that post-Oscar buzz, but in March, America's most-streamed films are a highbrow bunch. From 16th-century Shakespearean grief to moody Norwegian family dramas, the most-watched movies in the country were actually good. But we are not a boring nation, so there are wicked diversions like Ready or Not and The Housemaid in the mix too. Here are the top 10 movies across all streaming platforms for March 2026, according to Just Watch.

Hamnet (2025)

Good job having elevated taste, America. The number one streaming movie in March was Hamnet, a lyrical historical drama that reimagines the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway. Set in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 16th century, Hamnet explores the couple's grief following the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, and its influence on Shakespeare's Hamlet. The film was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, but it only took home one: Jessie Buckley won Best Actress. Stream Hamnet on Peacock.

Sentimental Value (2025)

Another unexpectedly highbrow flick sits at number two on the streaming charts: Sentimental Value is a moody Norwegian drama about suicide and generational familial trauma. Directed by Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value tells the story of two sisters, Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), who are forced to confront their past when their estranged father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) reappears to offer Nora the lead in a film. Sentimental Value won two Oscars: Best International Film and Best Original Screenplay. Stream Sentimental Value on Hulu.

The Secret Agent (2025)

This Brazillian neo-noir political thriller is set in the late 1970s, at the end of Brazil's military dictatorship. Wagner Moura stars as Armando Solimões, a former professor who has been classified as an enemy of the state and forced into hiding. Although it didn't win any Academy awards, The Secret Agent was nominated for four, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Moura), Best International Film, and Best Casting. It has a nearly perfect 98% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Stream The Secret Agent on Hulu.

Ready or Not (2019)

Unlike the rest of the movies on this list, Ready or Not was not nominated for any Academy awards, but it won a richly deserved Fangoria Chainsaw Award in 2020. It's here because the sequel was in theaters in March. Ready or Not is an unapologetically gleeful black comedy in which murder and mayhem are cranked up to 11. Grace (Samara Weaving) is overjoyed that she's marrying into the super-wealthy Le Domas family, until she learns that about the old family tradition of playing deadly games of hide-and-seek. Guess who's "it." Stream Ready or Not on Hulu.

One Battle After Another (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson's nuanced, intelligent thriller about resistance and race in a fascistic, anti-immigration United States has become an instant classic. Featuring fantastic performances from heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, One Battle After Another is that rare movie that's equal parts thoughtful and exciting. It was nominated for 13 Oscars and won six, including Best Picture and Best Director. Stream One Battle After Another on HBO Max.

Sinners (2025)

This one-of-kind flick mashes up so many styles, it's practically its own genre. A historical/horror/ensemble romance/drama/comedy/musical exploring race and historical prejudice in the United States, Sinners tells its story through both song and vampire violence. It is absolutely top-notch in every cinematic way, which is probably why it earned a record 16 Oscar nominations. Stream Sinners on HBO Max and Prime Video.

War Machine (2026)

Netflix's War Machine is a fast-paced sci-fi action movie in which a squad of Army Rangers on a training exercise are confronted with a robot from outer space bent on destroying them. Led by action titan Alan Ritchson (known for Reacher), the squad trade their blank rounds for live ammunition to try to stop a seemingly invincible, mechanical hunter. If you like movies like Predator or Commando, you don't want to miss this one. Stream War Machine on Netflix.

Zootopia 2 (2025)

Since its release in November 2025, this whimsical animated sequel has been delighting critics and audiences. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to track a mysterious pit viper named Gary De’Snake who has infiltrated Zootopia. To crack the case, the iconic duo must go undercover in uncharted parts of the metropolis. Stream Zootopia 2 on Disney+.

Bugonia (2025)

I love when a weirdo movie finds a big audience, and Bugonia is that movie. Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis play a couple of societal dregs who kidnap a high-powered pharmaceutical executive (Emma Stone) because they think she's an alien. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, who helmed 2023's excellent Poor Things, the Best Picture Oscar nominee is a must-watch, even if you're only a little weird. (And if you want more weirdness, it's based on an even odder South Korean film called Save the Green Planet.) Stream Bugonia on Peacock.

Nuremberg (2025)

Nuremberg is the true story of Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), a U.S. Army psychiatrist tasked with evaluating the mental fitness of Nazi kingpin Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). Through the psychological and intellectual duel between the idealistic psychiatrist and the charismatic Göring, Nuremberg explores the nature of evil and the toll it takes on those who fight it. Stream Nuremberg on Netflix.

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