What’s streaming March 2026 in Canada: New on Netflix, Prime Video and more

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As the calendar flips to March 2026, the streaming landscape is heating up with a mix of gritty psychological dramas, lighthearted international romances and the return of some of television’s most anticipated heroes. Whether you’re looking to dive into a high-stakes mystery or escape into a virtual love story, this month’s lineup across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Crave offers something to suit every mood.

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Netflix kicks things off with the dark academic obsession of Vladimir, the tech-infused K-drama Boyfriend on Demand and the chilling wedding-day dread of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.

Meanwhile, Prime Video delivers high-octane mystery with Guy Ritchie’s Young Sherlock, intense forensic thrills in the star-studded Scarpetta starring Nicole Kidman and a sharp comedic look at the acting world in Bait.

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Over on Disney+, the gritty war for Hell’s Kitchen continues in season two of Daredevil: Born Again, while Crave explores the lethal consequences of middle-age malaise in the HBO Original DTF St Louis.

Grab your favorite snacks and settle in; here’s your definitive guide to the must-watch movies and series hitting Canadian streaming this month. Here’s a breakdown of the top films and series you can watch in Canada this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Crave.

What’s new on Prime Video

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Series: Young Sherlock
Air date: March 4
Synopsis: Guy Ritchie’s action-packed mystery charts the legendary origin story of the world’s greatest detective. When a charismatic young Sherlock Holmes (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) meets none other than James Moriarty (Donal Finn), he finds himself dragged into a murder investigation that threatens his freedom.
Based on: The Sherlock Holmes book series by Arthur Conan Doyle
Why watch: Guy Ritchie directed all eight episodes and puts his stamp on the series: the action-packed chases, the soundtrack, the energy and the humor.

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Film: Scarpetta 
Air date: March 11
Synopsis:Scarpetta brings Patricia Cornwell’s iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta. With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims and unmask a serial killer.
Based on: The book series of the same name by Patricia Cornwell
Why watch: It’s a thriller starring Nicole Kidman and based on the iconic novels, that’s a no-brainer.

Series: Bait
Air date: March 25
Synopsis: The comedy follows Shah Latif, a struggling actor whose last chance to make it big comes in the form of an audition of a lifetime. The series follows him over the course of four wild days as his life spirals out of control and his family, ex-lover and the entire world weigh in on whether he is the right man for the job.
Why watch: While we’ll watch anything with Riz Ahmed, the series is a drama that explores the immigrant experience through a fresh comedic lens.

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What’s new on Netflix

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Series: Vladimir
Air date: March 5
Synopsis: This comedy/drama series follows an English professor (Rachel Weisz) who becomes infatuated with a handsome young colleague, Vladimir (Leo Woodall). This obsession only complicates her already strained marriage and career.
Based on:The 2022 debut novel of the same name by Julia May Jonas
Why watch: A May-December romance between professors might just be steamy romance we’re looking to binge during these cold wintry days.

Series: Boyfriend on Demand
Air date: March 6
Synopsis: This South Korean romance follows Seo Mi-rae, played by BlackPink’s Jisoo, who is worn out by work and tired of the dating scene. She escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating program where she might get a real shot at romance.
Why watch: You can’t go wrong with a South Korean rom-com and this one has all the right ingredients for a swoon-worthy watch.

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Series: Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen
Air date: March 26
Synopsis: This horror series follows a bride-to-be as she finally meets the groom’s family a week before walking down the isle.
Why watch: This series is really well done and has a solid storyline, interesting characters and a few jump scares for the horror fans.

What’s new on Disney+

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Series: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
Air date: March 24
Synopsis: In Season 2, Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) crushes New York City underfoot as he hunts down public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil (Charlie Cox). But beneath the mask, Matt Murdock plans to fight back against the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and redeem himself and his city.
Based on: The graphic novel Daredevil: Born Again
Why watch: Season one was off to a strong start and we can’t wait to see how new (and old) characters spice up the storyline.

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What’s new on Crave

Series: DTF St Louis
Air date: March 1
Synopsis: The HBO Original limited series follows a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead.
Why watch: It’s an intriguing premise and with Jason Bateman headlining, we’re seated.

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