Streaming releases this week: top new movies and shows for March 20, 2026

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If your watchlist feels endless, here are the standout new and returning shows and films landing on major streamers this week. From razor-sharp comedies to tense true crime, these picks span genres and platforms. Read on for where to stream each title, who’s in the cast, and why they matter right now.

12. 1000 Women in Horror — Shudder’s celebration of female creators

Shudder’s new documentary puts the spotlight on women who’ve shaped horror cinema. Director Donna Davies builds on Alexandra Heller-Nicholas’ research to trace contributions across decades.

Why it matters

This film reframes who gets credit in horror, from directors and writers to performers and producers.

Cast and contributors

  • Roxanne Benjamin
  • Akela Cooper
  • Mattie Do
  • Brea Grant
  • Gigi Saul Guerrero
  • Mary Harron
  • Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Lin Shaye
  • Kate Siegel
  • April Wolfe

Where to watch

Debut: March 20 on Shudder.

11. The Lady — a dramatized take on the Jane Andrews case on BritBox

This four-part true-crime drama explores the rise and fall of Jane Andrews, once a royal dresser linked to the Duchess of York. The series reimagines the events around the murder of Tommy Cressman.

Key details

Writer: Debbie O’Malley provides the scripted perspective. The subject did not participate in the production.

Principal cast

  • Mia McKenna-Bruce
  • Natalie Dormer
  • Ed Speleers

Where to watch

Streaming now: BritBox.

10. STEEL BALL RUN — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure arrives on Netflix

The anime adapts Araki’s seventh arc, shifting the action to an 1890s cross-country horse race. Johnny Joestar, a paralyzed former jockey, teams with Gyro Zeppeli for a high-stakes quest.

What to expect

Epic races, inventive Stands, and a Western-tinged setting that expands the JoJo mythos.

Voice cast

  • Daman Mills
  • Kaiji Tang
  • Damien Haas
  • Jamieson Price
  • Cedric L. Williams

Where to watch

Now streaming: Netflix.

9. The Nanny (Seasons 1–6) — binge Fran Fine on Hulu

Fran Drescher’s iconic character returns to streaming in one place. The comedy follows a flashy Queens salesperson who becomes the unexpected nanny for a Broadway producer’s children.

Why rewatch it

Timeless pop-culture fashion and sharp comedy make this a comfort binge for ’90s fans and newcomers.

Main cast

  • Fran Drescher
  • Charles Shaughnessy
  • Daniel Davis
  • Nicholle Tom
  • Benjamin Salisbury
  • Madeline Zima

Where to watch

Now streaming: Hulu (all six seasons).

8. Imperfect Women — thriller drama starring Elisabeth Moss on Apple TV

Adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel, this series centers on three long-time friends whose world collapses after a murder. Secrets surface as investigators follow the trail.

Tone and appeal

Dark friendships and buried betrayals give this the same guilty-pleasure pull as similar prestige dramas.

Cast

  • Elisabeth Moss
  • Kerry Washington
  • Kate Mara
  • Joel Kinnaman
  • Corey Stoll
  • Leslie Odom Jr.

Where to watch

Now streaming: Apple TV — first two episodes available, new episodes each Wednesday.

7. Wicked: For Good — the musical film lands on Peacock

The blockbuster stage adaptation returns in full musical form. The second half of the story pits Elphaba against a corrupt Wizard, while Glinda’s loyalties are tested.

Highlights

Star-packed cast and classic songs promise spectacle and emotional duets.

Cast

  • Ariana Grande
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Jeff Goldblum
  • Michelle Yeoh
  • Jonathan Bailey

Where to watch

Launch date: March 20 on Peacock. Sing-along and director-commentary versions available.

6. Last One Laughing UK, Season 2 — the comedic endurance test on Prime Video

This format brings together top British comedians in a room and challenges them not to laugh while trying to make others crack. Season 2 amps up the roster and the prankish energy.

Format snapshot

Rule: laugh twice and you’re out. The last comedian remaining wins.

Featured performers

  • Jimmy Carr
  • David Mitchell
  • Alan Carr
  • Romesh Ranganathan
  • Gbemisola Ikumelo
  • Diane Morgan

Where to watch

Premieres: Season 2 starts streaming March 18 on Prime Video.

5. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — the film continuation on Netflix

Creator Steven Knight returns with a feature that follows Tommy Shelby after he faked his death. Family ties, old enemies, and a Nazi-linked plot force him back to Birmingham.

What fans should know

Promises to be the definitive closing chapter for a decades-spanning saga.

Cast

  • Cillian Murphy
  • Rebecca Ferguson
  • Tim Roth
  • Barry Keoghan
  • Stephen Graham

Where to watch

Release: March 20 on Netflix.

4. Deadloch, Season 2 — Australian crime-comedy returns to Prime Video

Detectives Dulcie and Eddie exchange Tasmania for Australia’s Top End. Season 2 keeps the series’ bite while expanding the mystery and the laughs.

Why tune in

Inventive plotting and sharp, local humor keep this show fresh among crime-comedies.

Principal cast

  • Kate Box
  • Madeleine Sami
  • Nina Oyama
  • Alicia Gardiner

Where to watch

Premiere: First two episodes debut March 19 on Prime Video. New episodes Fridays.

3. Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat — reality-comedy prank series on Prime Video

The spin-off drops a fake-company premise on an unsuspecting temp worker. Actors play the rest, creating a surreal, warm prank show in the spirit of the original Jury Duty.

Show format

Setup: the entire retreat is staged. One real person experiences the staged chaos.

Key cast

  • Anthony Norman (unwitting protagonist)
  • Alex Bonifer
  • Blair Beeken
  • LaNisa Renee Frederick
  • Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur

Where to watch

Release: First three episodes premiere March 20 on Prime Video. New episodes weekly on Fridays.

2. Invincible, Season 4 — darker superhero drama on Prime Video

The animated series returns with a higher emotional stake and new threats. Viltrum becomes a battleground as a powerful antagonist enters the stage.

Season notes

Expect intense violence and heavy character cost as storylines escalate.

Voice cast

  • Steven Yeun
  • Sandra Oh
  • J.K. Simmons
  • Lee Pace
  • Watlon Goggins
  • Zazie Beetz

Where to watch

Now streaming: First three episodes available on Prime Video. New episodes each Wednesday.

Best of Streaming: The Comeback, Season 3 — Lisa Kudrow returns with an AI-focused finale on HBO

Valerie Cherish is back in a final season that skewers Hollywood’s AI anxieties. The sitcom-within-a-show finds comedy in the collision of fame and automation.

Why it’s timely

Season 3 interrogates generative AI’s impact on writers, performers, and the industry at large.

Cast

  • Lisa Kudrow
  • Dan Bucatinsky
  • Laura Silverman
  • Damian Young
  • Abbi Jacobson
  • Andrew Scott

Where to watch

Premiere: March 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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