Weekend Watchlist: 11 Top New Movies & Shows Streaming March 14-16, 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video & More

As the weekend of March 14-16, 2025 approaches, streaming platforms are bolstering their libraries with a selection of new films and television series. Industry publication Tom’s Guide has identified 11 notable titles arriving across major services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, offering viewers a diverse range of genres from high-stakes drama and fantasy epics to tragicomedy and science fiction.

Marquee Television Series Arrivals

Among the prominent television debuts is the highly anticipated third season of “The Wheel of Time” on Prime Video. This latest installment continues the ambitious adaptation of Robert Jordan’s extensive book series, specifically drawing its narrative threads from the fourth novel, “The Shadow Rising.” The season further explores the intertwined destinies of key characters, including Rand al’Thor and Moiraine Damodred, as the unfolding fantasy saga deepens.

Peacock is set to launch “Long Bright River,” a limited crime series adapted from Liz Moore’s acclaimed novel of the same name. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, the series stars Amanda Seyfried as Mickey Fitzpatrick, a police officer grappling with a series of murders while simultaneously searching for her missing sister, Kacey, portrayed by Ashleigh Cummings. Nicholas Pinnock also features in the series as Truman, Mickey’s former partner.

Apple TV Plus is presenting the limited crime drama series “Dope Thief,” based on the novel by Dennis Tafoya. This intense narrative centers on two Philadelphia hustlers, Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura), whose lives become dangerously entangled with a cartel, a biker gang, and a determined DEA agent played by Marin Ireland. The platform also adds “Adolescence,” which is highlighted by the source as a highly recommended series for weekend viewing.

Notable Film Premieres

The streaming landscape for films this weekend includes director Sean Baker’s tragicomedy “Anora.” The source highlights this film’s availability on Hulu, noting it as an Oscar Best Picture winner. The film is expected to bring Baker’s signature style of grounded, character-driven storytelling to viewers at home.

Also making its streaming debut is the science fiction action movie “The Electric State.” Starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, this feature film promises a blend of futuristic visuals and action sequences, adding a significant title to the weekend’s cinematic offerings.

Together, these 11 selections provide a robust lineup for streamers navigating the choices available this March 14-16, 2025, catering to a variety of tastes across multiple leading platforms.