A Glean movie guide

The Best Movies to Watch Right Now

Freshly curated for March 2026

From Pixar’s latest hit to Oscar-nominated epics, here is what’s worth your time.

The movie list

  1. 01

    Hoppers

    • 2026
    • 1h 45m
    • ★ 7.7

    A charming Pixar adventure that blends high-concept sci-fi with heart and humor.

    Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

    • Family
    • imaginative
    • fun
    • current
  2. 02

    The Bride!

    • 2026
    • 1h 55m
    • ★ 6.7

    Maggie Gyllenhaal delivers a stylish and subversive reimagining of the Frankenstein myth.

    A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined.

    • gothic
    • bold
    • stylized
  3. 03

    One Battle After Another

    • 2025
    • 2h 40m
    • ★ 7.4

    Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling epic is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling across eras.

    Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

    • epic
    • prestige
    • ambitious
  4. 04

    Sinners

    • 2025
    • 1h 55m
    • ★ 7.5

    Ryan Coogler blends supernatural horror with historical tension in this acclaimed, genre-defying standout.

    Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

    • tense
    • atmospheric
    • thought-provoking
  5. 05

    Wake Up Dead Man

    • 2025
    • 2h 10m
    • ★ 7.2

    Benoit Blanc returns for another sharp, star-studded mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.

    When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

    • clever
    • entertaining
    • witty
  6. 06

    Marty Supreme

    • 2025
    • 2h 0m
    • ★ 7.5

    Timothée Chalamet shines in this vibrant, Safdie-directed look at the world of professional ping-pong.

    Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

    • energetic
    • nostalgic
    • compelling
  7. 07

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    • 2026
    • 2h 0m
    • ★ 7.2

    Danny Boyle returns to his iconic franchise with a terrifying and critically acclaimed new chapter.

    Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.

    • intense
    • gritty
    • suspenseful
  8. 08

    Hamnet

    • 2025
    • 1h 50m
    • ★ 7.7

    Chloé Zhao’s lyrical adaptation is a profound and visually stunning exploration of grief and creativity.

    The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

    • poetic
    • emotional
    • beautiful
  9. 09

    War Machine

    • 2026
    • 1h 50m
    • ★ 6.9

    A high-octane sci-fi thriller that delivers big action and a compelling conspiracy.

    On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.

    • Action
    • exciting
    • fast-paced
    • modern
  10. 10

    The President's Cake

    • 2025
    • 1h 40m
    • ★ 7.5

    A razor-sharp satire that has earned near-perfect reviews for its wit and international flair.

    In 1990s Iraq, it's 'draw day', when schools select students for the honour of bringing items to their mandatory local celebrations of President Saddam Hussein's birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia lives in the historic marshes with her spirited grandmother, Bibi. Before school, Bibi teaches Lamia clever tricks to avoid being chosen for the baking duties. However, when Musa, the authoritative teacher, calls Lamia's name for the most challenging task–the birthday cake–she has no choice but to accept. Refusing could mean imprisonment or even death.

    • satirical
    • smart
    • unique