Netflix’s investment in original content has paid off, leading to a vast catalog of great movies over the past few years. The platform has become a reliable source of hits, ranging from blockbuster-style action films to Oscar-nominated features. This year, six Netflix originals received a total of 18 Oscar nominations, indicating the streaming giant’s success in the film industry. With the Oscars ceremony approaching, it is likely that Netflix will secure a few new statuettes for its investments.
March brings a lineup of highly anticipated films to Netflix, including The Electric State, a sci-fi adventure from the Russo brothers, the SpongeBob spin-off Plankton: The Movie, and Revelations, developed by the creators of the popular South Korean series Hellbound. Other notable titles include The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan and the A24 horror film Talk To Me. With such a diverse selection of movies coming to the platform, subscribers have a range of genres to choose from to suit their preferences.
CHAOS: The Manson Murders, directed by legendary documentarian Errol Morris, is based on the book CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill with Dan Piepenbring. The film presents new theories regarding the Charles Manson case, challenging previously accepted narratives. Plankton: The Movie, a musical featuring fan-favorite characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, follows SpongeBob and Plankton on a mission to stop Plankton’s wife from taking over the world.
Delicious, a German thriller set during a family retreat in France, explores the consequences of a chance encounter with a stranger that disrupts the family’s peaceful vacation. The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, follows a post-apocalyptic journey in search of a missing brother in a war-torn world. The Outrun, featuring Saoirse Ronan, revolves around a woman’s return to her hometown in Scotland as she navigates sobriety and reconnects with her past.
Netflix’s documentary The Twister: Caught In The Storm recounts the harrowing experience of a group of young people in Joplin, Missouri, as they witness a devastating tornado on their high school graduation day in 2011. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, a sequel to the action thriller, follows a sheriff’s pursuit of a team of thieves known as the Panthers. The film explores themes of crime and redemption, setting the stage for a potential third installment in the franchise.
Revelations, a feature-length film from the creators of Hellbound, delves into the investigation of a missing person and the personal struggles of those involved in the case. Little Siberia, the first Finnish feature on Netflix, tells the story of a village shaken by the discovery of a meteorite and a local priest’s personal challenges. The Life List, based on the book of the same name, follows a young woman on a journey to fulfill her childhood ambitions and uncover family secrets while finding love along the way. Promised Hearts, an Indonesian drama, explores the complexities of arranged marriage within the context of tradition and identity.
