If you’ve been scrolling through your streaming apps lately feeling like there’s absolutely nothing new to watch, March is about to fix that. Seriously. While some months feel like a dumping ground for random sequels and b-movies, what’s new to Hulu March 2025 is actually a heavy-hitting mix of Oscar contenders, bizarre true crime, and the return of some TV legends.
Hulu is leaning hard into its "prestige" era this month. We aren't just getting the usual syndication fodder. We're getting the literal Academy Awards and a movie that had everyone at Cannes losing their minds. Honestly, it’s a lot to keep track of, so let’s get into the stuff you actually need to care about.
The Big Premieres: Ellen Pompeo and Pakistani Deli Tycoons
The headliner for the month is undoubtedly Good American Family. It premieres March 19, and it’s basically what happens when you take the viral, "is she a child or an adult?" story of Natalia Grace and give it the Hollywood drama treatment. Ellen Pompeo is back on our screens here, playing the mother, Kristine Barnett. Mark Duplass plays her husband. If you remember the real-life headlines from a few years ago about the Ukrainian girl with dwarfism whose adoptive parents claimed she was actually a grown woman trying to kill them... yeah, this is that. It’s going to be polarizing, messy, and probably the most-talked-about show on the internet by the end of the month.
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Switching gears entirely, Deli Boys drops on March 6. It’s a comedy, but with a dark edge. You’ve got two pampered Pakistani-American brothers, Mir and Raj, who find out their late father wasn’t just a convenience store mogul—he was a high-level criminal. It’s a classic "fish out of water" setup but with a specific cultural lens that feels fresh. All 10 episodes drop at once, so it's a prime weekend binge.
Movie Night: From Award Winners to Anime Horror
March 17 is a date you need to circle. That’s when Anora hits the platform. This movie won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and Mikey Madison is incredible in it. It’s a wild, chaotic story about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. It starts like a fairy tale and ends like a frantic, hilarious disaster. If you missed it in theaters, this is the biggest "get" for Hulu this season.
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If you’re into something a bit darker, Gannibal Season 2 returns on March 19. It’s a Japanese folk horror series that’s genuinely unsettling. It follows a police officer in a village that might—or might not—be practicing cannibalism. The atmosphere is thick enough to cut with a knife.
Key Dates for Your Watchlist
- March 2: The 97th Academy Awards (streaming live!)
- March 6: Deli Boys (Season 1)
- March 11: Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna (A heavy documentary about the Rust film set tragedy)
- March 14: Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (New stand-up special)
- March 17: Anora (The 2024 film)
- March 19: Good American Family (Limited Series)
- March 20: O’Dessa (A post-apocalyptic rock opera movie—yes, really)
The "Everything Else" List
Beyond the big originals, the library is getting a massive injection of classic and recent hits. On March 1, they’re dropping a ton of 20th Century and Searchlight titles. We're talking Alien, Aliens, Pulp Fiction, and The Social Network. If you haven't seen The Prestige in a while, that's coming on March 14.
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The reality TV side isn't slowing down either. American Idol Season 8 (the ABC era) starts streaming on March 10. And for the sitcom fans, The Conners is back. Season 8 premieres March 27, which is wild considering how long this "Roseanne" universe has managed to survive.
Is It Worth Keeping the App?
With the news that Disney is planning to fully fold Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, many people are wondering if they should even bother with the standalone app. For now, the answer is yes. The Hulu interface still handles the "Live TV" and mature-rated content like Anora or Gannibal better than the Disney+ "Hulu on Disney" tile does.
Also, March is uniquely packed. Usually, we get one big show. This month, between the Oscars, the Bill Burr special, and the Ellen Pompeo drama, there’s actually a reason to check the app every few days rather than once a month.
Actionable Tips for March Streaming:
- Watch Anora first: It’s a masterpiece of modern cinema and will likely be all over your social feeds once it hits streaming.
- Check your bundle: If you’re paying for Disney+ and Hulu separately, check for the "Duo" or "Trio" bundles. With the integration tightening, you’re probably overpaying if you haven't switched to a combined plan.
- Download for travel: If you’re traveling for Spring Break, Deli Boys is the perfect "offline" binge because the episodes are short and fast-paced.
- Set an Oscar reminder: The Oscars stream live on March 2. If you don't have cable, this is your best way to watch without a sketchy third-party stream.
Make sure your subscription is active before the 19th if you want to catch the Good American Family premiere, as that’s the one everyone will be arguing about at the water cooler.