February brought some of the most anticipated movies of the year from different genres, and March is not staying behind, offering a bit of everything for all tastes and ages. Last month witnessed the return of Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey (which, sadly, didn’t have a smooth run), the cinematic debut of Sonic the Hedgehog, and a new take on the horror classic The Invisible Man. February also brought a generous amount of horror and suspense with The Lodge, Fantasy Island, and Brahms: The Boy II.

This month won’t have any big franchise releases either, as most of them are being saved for the summer and the last quarter of the year, but there will still be some interesting and fun movies worth checking out. March will take it easier with horror releases but it will bring one of the most anticipated sequels of the genre, as well as a comedy that has been delayed a couple of times, and the latest fantasy story from Pixar’s lab.

Of course, this month will also have its dose of live-action versions of animated classics, characters jumping from the comic book pages to the big screen, and a couple of drama movies to keep balance. Here are the biggest movies coming out in March.

Onward - March 6


Pixar has two movies lined up for this year, and first on the list is Onward. Set in a world where various mythical creatures coexist – such as elves, trolls, goblins, and mermaids – Onward follows brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot, who receive a magical spear that allows them to bring back their dead father for one day. When the spell goes wrong and only half of his father returns, they go on a quest to see if there’s still magic left in the world that can help them bring their father back properly. Onward’s voice cast includes Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as the Lightfoot brothers, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as their mother, and Octavia Spencer as an ally of the brothers.

The Way Back - March 6


The Way Back is a sports drama movie directed by Gavin O’Connor (Warrior) and starring Ben Affleck. It tells the story of Jack Cunningham (Affleck), a former student basketball player who is now a construction worker struggling with alcoholism. When Jack is offered a coaching job at his alma mater, he realizes he has to confront his demons while also leading his team to victory. The Way Back was originally scheduled for an October 2019 release, and it’s now ready to see the light.

Escape From Pretoria - March 6


February welcomed Guns Akimbo, and March’s dose of Daniel Radcliffe is in Escape From Pretoria. Based on the book Inside Out: Escape From Pretoria Prison by Tim Jenkin, the movie tells the true-life story of political prisoners Jenkin (Radcliffe) and Stephen Lee (Daniel Webber) who escaped from Pretoria Central Prison in South Africa in 1979. Their crime? Producing and distributing 18 different pamphlets on behalf of banned organizations during the apartheid era. Of course, escaping from this prison will require a complicated and carefully elaborated plan.

Run This Town - March 6


If you don’t feel like watching an animated movie, nor a sports drama, nor a thriller, Run This Town is a good option. It details the emerging political scandal in Toronto in 2013 during the final year of Rob Ford’s tenure as mayor, all seen through the eyes of young staffers at city hall and a local newspaper. Run This Town stars Ben Platt, Nina Dobrev, Mena Massoud, and Damian Lewis.