From a big-screen return of Peaky Blinders to a bold reinterpretation of The Bride!, March brings a diverse lineup of films across cinemas and streaming platforms. These include major franchise spin-offs, sci-fi adventures, documentaries and psychological thrillers.

Here are 10 notable films to watch this month.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Fans of the hit series Peaky Blinders will see its story continue on the big screen. The film follows gangster leader Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, during World War II as he returns to Birmingham amid German bombing raids. Written by series creator Stephen Knight, the film also features Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and Barry Keoghan.

Hoppers
The 30th animated feature from Pixar introduces a quirky story about a girl named Mabel whose mind is transferred into a robotic beaver, allowing her to communicate with animals. Voiced by Piper Curda, Mabel soon discovers animals are fed up with human treatment of nature.

The Good Boy
This dark comedy thriller stars Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough as a couple who kidnap a rebellious teenager, played by Anson Boon, in an attempt to “reform” him. Directed by Jan Komasa, the film blends psychological tension with unsettling humour.

The Bride!
Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, this imaginative film draws inspiration from The Bride of Frankenstein. Starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, the story follows a murdered woman revived in 1930s Chicago who goes on the run with a monster companion.

Saipan
This sports drama revisits the famous dispute between Ireland captain Roy Keane and national team manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Actors Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan portray the pair.

Reminders of Him
Based on a novel by bestselling author Colleen Hoover, the film stars Maika Monroe as a woman seeking redemption and trying to reconnect with her daughter after serving time in prison.

Marc by Sofia
In this documentary, filmmaker Sofia Coppola explores the creative life of fashion designer Marc Jacobs, offering an intimate look at his inspirations and career.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
The sequel to the horror-comedy Ready or Not sees Samara Weaving return as Grace, who again finds herself battling wealthy families involved in dark rituals.

Project Hail Mary
Adapted from the novel by Andy Weir, this sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a scientist sent on a solo space mission to investigate mysterious microbes dimming sunlight reaching Earth.

Alpha
French filmmaker Julia Ducournau delivers a dark drama about a teenage girl living in a world threatened by a deadly virus. The film stars Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani and Tahar Rahim.

Together, these films highlight the range of storytelling arriving in cinemas and on streaming platforms this month, from franchise expansions and literary adaptations to original and experimental cinema.

With inputs from BBC