Summary
- Amazon Prime Video offers a vast library of content, including thousands of on-demand movies and series from every era.
- The streaming service continues to expand its collection with new shows and movies added almost daily.
- Prime Video has the resources and backing of Amazon to produce high-quality original content, with Emmy-winning shows and big-name directors contributing to its success.
There are plenty of new movies & TV shows arriving on Amazon Prime Video in Marc 2024. First launched in 2006, Amazon Prime Video quickly proved itself to be so much more than a repository of content, and it even began producing its own shows and movies as well. Backed by thousands of on-demand movies and series from every era, Amazon Prime Video is one of the largest streaming services available. Despite its already massive collection of content to stream, Amazon Prime Video continues to grow each month as new shows and movies are added almost daily.
With backing from a massive entity like Amazon, Prime Video has almost unlimited resources at its disposal when it comes to producing original content. Some of the best Amazon Prime Video original films are on the level with theatrical Hollywood productions, and big-name directors have worked with the studio. Emmy Award-winning shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel have also proven Amazon Prime Video’s success in the realm of original content, and new Prime-exclusive shows and movies drop on the platform all the time. Exciting new projects and old fan favorites on Prime Video this month offer something for everyone.
The 30 Best Movies On Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2024)
In a vast landscape of streaming, Prime Video may very well have the best selection of movies around, and there are some great movies on the service.
March 1
60+ New Movies Kick Off The Month Of March
- A Fistful of Dynamite (1972)
- Angela’s Ashes (2000)
- At First Sight (1999)
- Back to School (1986)
- Batman (1989)
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Bio-Dome (1996)
- Blackfish (2013)
- Bring It On (2000)
- Bring It On: All Or Nothing (2006)
- Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009)
- Bull Durham (1988)
- Bulletproof Monk (2003)
- Cadillac Man (1990)
- Catwoman (2004)
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
- Duel at Diablo (1966)
- Field of Dreams (1989)
- Friday Night Lights (2004)
- God’s Not Dead (2014)
- Gone Baby Gone (2007)
- Guns of The Magnificent Seven (1969)
- How High (2001)
- How High 2 (2019)
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- I Saw the Devil (2011)
- Kicking & Screaming (2005)
- Land of the Lost (2009)
- Lawman (1971)
- Lions for Lambs (2007)
- Minnie And Moskowitz (2017)
- Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot (2015)
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
- Pet Sematary (1989)
- Premonition (2007)
- RBG (2018)
- Return to Me (2000)
- Road House (1989)
- Road to Perdition (2002)
- Rob Roy (1995)
- Running Scared (1986)
- Safe House (2012)
- Seabiscuit (2003)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- Species: The Awakening (2007)
- Super 8 (2011)
- Take Shelter (2011)
- The Barefoot Contessa (1954)
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
- The Break-Up (2006)
- The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016)
- The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015)
- The Great Escape (1963)
- The Last Waltz (1978)
- The Long Riders (1980)
- The Madness of King George (1994)
- The Magnificent Seven Ride (1972)
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
- The Untouchables (1987)
- The Warriors (1979)
- This Is The End (2013)
- Vanilla Sky (2001)
- Waterworld (1995)
- What Lies Beneath (2000)
The first of the month is usually when the majority of Prime Video’s new releases are added and that trend continues in March. March 1 will see over 60 movies coming to the streaming platform, offering something for users of all tastes while featuring some of the biggest stars and most acclaimed directors. For fans of the superhero genre, they can revisit both of Michael Keaton’s Batman movies on Prime. Tom Hanks stars in the excellent gangster movie Road to Perdition from Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes. There is also the star-studded apocalyptic comedy This is the End.
Prime Video is often better than most streaming services in adding older classics to its library and March 1 will feature some excellent movies from decades past. There is the epic war-time adventure movie The Great Escape, Martin Scorsese’s concert documentary on The Band in The Last Waltz, and Kevin Costner’s two excellent baseball movies Field of Dream and Bull Durham. Fans can also check out the original Road House in time for the remake later this month.
March 3
- Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015)
The
Paranormal Activity
movies make up one of the most popular horror franchises in recent memory and one of the entries is coming to Prime Video on March 3.
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
is
the fifth movie in the franchise
and uses the found-footage format for the story of a family trying to save their daughter when an evil entity targets their daughter. While not the most well-regarded movie in the series, it can provide some fun for fans of the genre.
March 5
A Hit Horror Video Game Adaptation
- Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023)
biggest horror movies of 2023
is coming to Prime Video on March 5.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
is
based on the popular horror video game
and stars Josh Hutcherson as a single father who takes a job as a security guard at a closed-down kids’ play place only to discover that the creepy animatronic critters from the defunct show come alive at night. The movie was a box office hit with plenty of people appreciating the balance of horror with a good sense of humor which worked for the silly premise.
March 7
John Cena Leads A New R-Rated Comedy
- Divergent (2014)
- Marlowe (2023)
- Ricky Stanicky (2024) – Amazon Original
Three titles arrive on March 7, including a Prime Video Original. The R-rated comedy Ricky Stanicky comes from Peter Farrelly and follows a trio of friends who for years have used a made-up friend as an excuse for getting out of commitments and getting some time to themselves. However, when their lie catches up with them, they have to hire an actor to play the fake friend. John Cena gets to embrace his comedic skills yet again as the eccentric and unpredictable actor while Zac Efron plays one of the friends.
Also arriving is the first movie in the Divergent series. The adaptation of the young adult books failed to be completed with the canceled fourth Divergent movie, but fans may be interested in checking out the first movie with its all-star young cast. The mystery movie Marlowe also comes to Prime with Liam Neeson stepping into the role of noir icon Philip Marlowe.
March 12
A Comedy Trilogy Is Complete
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)
The
third and final entry into the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise
lands on Prime Video for some nostalgic fun on March 12. The first movie was an indie sleeper hit that turned into a massive success. While the second movie failed to live up to the original, the third movie attempted to recapture the magic with a long-awaited follow-up that finds the family reuniting in Greece following the death of their patriarch.
March 14
Invincible’s Second Season Concludes
- Frida (2024) – Amazon Original
- Invincible (2024) – Season 2, Part 2 – Amazon Original
Invincible
, the animated superhero series returned to Prime Video as a two-part season 2. The first half aired in late 2023 with part two available on March 14. While there are many fans hoping for a
live-action Invincible movie
at some point, the animated series continues to fulfill the promise of the first season with
a bloody, funny, brutal, and emotional superhero story
that has something fresh to say about the genre. It will be joined by the documentary
Frida
about the work and life of artist Frida Kahlo.
March 17
A Ryan Reynolds Drama And A Wacky Comedy
- The Captive (2014)
- Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023)
While Ryan Reynolds is now mostly known for crowd-pleasing comedies and action movies, The Captive is a reminder of an era in his career filled with more challenging and smaller movies. He stars in this crime thriller about a father whose daughter goes missing only for clues to arise years later that she is still alive.
The Captive arrives on Prime Video on March 17 alongside the underseen comedy Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain. The movie comes from the comedy troupe known for their Saturday Night Live skits and follows three friends who venture into the mountains to find a legendary treasure.
March 19
An Animated Batman Movie And Food Talk Show
- Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés (2024) – Amazon Original
- The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
While there are still a lot of questions about how the DCU will handle Batman going forward, one of the most underrated versions of the Caped Crusader comes to Prime Video on March 19. The LEGO Batman Movie sees Will Arnett return to voice the grumpy superhero who must contend with a gang of villains on the loose as well as dealing with his new ward, Dick Grayson.
The funny and imaginative animated movie will be joined by the reality show Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés in which celebrity chef José Andrés welcomes guests like Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston to share a meal and stories.
March 21
Jake Gyllenhaal And Conor McGregor Face Off In An Action Remake
- Road House (2024) – Amazon Original
One of the most anticipated movies coming to Prime Video this year arrives on March 21. Road House is a remake of the beloved Patrick Swayze action movie brought into the modern world. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a washed-up ex-MMA fighter who takes a job working as a bouncer at one of the rowdiest bars in the country.
However, he soon finds himself going up against more than just drunken patrons with Conor McGregor making his highly anticipated acting debut as one of the movie’s villains. Though there is a lot of controversy surrounding Road House‘s streaming release, it still looks to be a wild and fun action movie.
March 23
Statham And Ritchie Reteam For A Crime Thriller
Wrath of Man
. The movie stars Statham as a mystery man who takes a job as an armored truck driver and quickly finds himself in the middle of a heist. However, it soon becomes clear that this man has some motives of his own. The movie is less like the comedic crime movies of Ritchie’s filmography like
Snatch
and
The Gentlemen
and more of
his take on Michael Mann and Walter Hill thrillers
. It makes for an intense and gritty ride.
March 26
A Family-Friendly Animated Prequel And Comedy Special
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
- Tig Notaro: Hello Again (2024) – Amazon Original
There will be more family-friendly content coming to Prime Video on March 26 with the latest entry in the Despicable Me franchise. This prequel comedy takes a look at how young aspiring evil genius Gru met his minion followers and started on his journey of world domination. It is a fun and hilarious ride for those who have enjoyed these wildly popular movies. It will be joined by the latest stand-up comedy special from the celebrated comedian Tig Notaro with Hello Again.
March 28
A Returning Crime Drama And New Faith-Based Series
- American Rust: Broken Justice (2024) – Amazon Original
- The Baxters (Season 1) (2024) – Amazon Original
The crime drama American Rust returns for its second season on Prime Video on March 28. The series stars Jeff Daniels as a police chief in a small town in Pennsylvania who is brought into an investigation when the son of the woman he loves is accused of murder. It is the kind of small and compelling crime story that tends to grip audiences and season 2 could be an even bigger hit. It is joined by the new faith-based family drama The Baxters.
March 29
Benedict Cumberbatch Stars As A Forgotten WWII Hero
- The Imitation Game (2014)
the true story of The Imitation Game
as Alan Turing, the brilliant mathematician who was instrumental in helping break the German code in World War II, which contributed to their defeat.
Cumberbatch was nominated for Best Actor
for his role in the movie as the complex character and the movie is a gripping story of Turing’s wartime contributions as well as the injustice he suffered afterward.
March 31
A Bloody Japanese Action Movie
The Japanese movie Battle Royale is often seen as a better, bloodier, and more thrilling precursor to the Hunger Games. The movie is set in the future in which the government kidnaps a group of young students and forces them into a fight-to-the-death tournament. The movie is a stylish, darkly comedic, and intense ride that has been praised by filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino as one of the masterpieces of Japanese cinema.
