Movies I Watched in March 2026

Welcome to the most recent "Movies I Watched This Month" post, highlighting the movies I watched, profiled, and reviewed during the month. Whether it’s revisiting older classics, discovering movies for the first time, or catching up on titles I’ve long meant to see, this monthly recap highlights everything I watched over the past few weeks. In March, I watched, reviewed, and profiled 11 movies. 

Below you’ll find the full list of films I watched in March, along with my ratings and brief thoughts on each one. Some were great discoveries, others were a bit more mixed, but all of them were part of this month’s movie journey.

Shipwrecked premiered in Norway on October 3, 1990. Generally released theatrically in the United States on March 1, 1991. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with AB Svensk Filmindusti and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Based on the 1973 novel “Haakon Haakonsen: En norsk Robinson” (“Haakon Haakonsen: A Norwegian Robinson”) by Oluf Vilhelm Falck-Ytter.

Shipwrecked had the potential of a classic Disney adventure, it ultimately fell short of that goal. The premise, with pirates, treasure, and survival on a deserted island, sounds thrilling, but the execution of it fell flat. Though the scenery is impressive and the villain has moments of menace, the film feels smaller and less engaging than other Disney live-action adventures of its era, making it more forgettable than fun.

DMFE Rating: ★¾☆☆☆ (1.75 out of 5 stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for Shipwrecked HERE.

Movie and Film Profile: Ride a Wild Pony (1975)

Ride a Wild Pony premiered on December 25, 1975, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Generally released theatrically on March 26, 1976. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc. Based on the 1973 novel “A Sporting Proposition” by James Aldridge. 

DMFE Rating: ¾☆☆☆☆ (0.75 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Trailer: Moana (Live-Action)

Walt Disney Studios has released the first official trailer for Moana (live-action), offering a first substantial look at the studio’s reimagining of the modern animated classic. Overall, the trailer indicates a faithful retelling, with a little re-imagining mixed in. The Rock is back in the role of Maui with Catherine Laga’aia as Moana.
 

Moana is set to hit theaters on July 10, 2026

Movie and Film Profile: Amy (1981)

Amy was generally released theatrically on March 20, 1981. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc. Originally filmed as a television movie titled Amy on the Lips. In early 1981, Walt Disney Productions felt the film was too powerful for a television release, and they changed the name to Amy and released it in theaters. A two-hour television remake aired on ABC on November 11, 1995, directed by Susan Seidelman.

DMFE Rating: ★¼☆☆☆ (1.25 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Trailer: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which offers a darker, more grounded look at Spider-Man following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. With the world no longer remembering Peter Parker, the film centers on his attempt to rebuild his life in complete isolation.

The footage emphasizes a more emotional and street-level type of story, with Peter navigating loneliness while continuing his role as Spider-Man. The tone of the movie appears notably darker than previous entries, signaling a shift away from the multiverse-heavy storytelling of earlier films.

The trailer also teases new threats, including the return of Scorpion and the introduction of The Punisher, suggesting a more grounded and morally complex conflict. This seems like a reset for the character, focusing on a more independent, vulnerable Spider-Man as a new chapter begins.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. 

Movie and Film Profile: The Barefoot Executive (1971)

The Barefoot Executive was generally released theatrically on March 17, 1971. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc. A two-hour television remake aired on ABC on November 11, 1995, directed by Susan Seidelman.

DMFE Rating: ★★½☆☆ (2.50 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Movie and Film Profile: The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

The Absent-Minded Professor was generally released theatrically on March 16, 1961. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc. Based on the short story "A Situation of Gravity" by Samuel W. Taylor in Liberty on May 22, 1943. It was the first Disney movie to receive a sequel with the release of Son of Flubber on January 16, 1963. A remake titled Flubber starring Robin Williams was released on November 26, 1997.

DMFE Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.50 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

“First Time Viewing” Badge

Being a big Disney fan, I thought I had seen most of the movies and films produced by the company. It is evident through the first 18 movies I have profiled, reviewed, and rated on this blog that it is not the case. Of those 18 movies, 11 of them I was viewing for the very first time in their entirety. So I created a “First Time Viewing” badge that I will display on each Movie and Film Profile entry I do for this blog. I’ve gone back and added the badge to the Movie and Film Profiles I previously posted. 

Zootopia 2 Arrives on Disney+

The world of Walt Disney Animation’s animal metropolis is now available to stream at home. Following a successful theatrical run, Zootopia 2 officially arrived on Disney+ today, giving audiences another chance to visit the bustling city of Zootopia and reunite with its beloved characters. 

The sequel continues the adventures of rookie police officer Judy Hopps and her partner Nick Wilde, whose partnership is tested when a mysterious reptile named Gary De’Snake arrives in the city and sparks a complicated investigation. As the pair follow the clues, their case leads them into new and unexplored corners of Zootopia, expanding the world introduced in the original film and bringing new characters and environments into the story. 

Movie and Film Profile: Mars Needs Moms (2011)

Mars Needs Moms premiered on March 6, 2011, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Generally released theatrically on March 11, 2011. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with ImageMovers Digital and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Based on the children’s book Mars Needs Moms! by Berkeley Breathed. The film was animated using the process of performance capture, a filmmaking technology that records an actor’s full physical performance, including body movements, facial expressions, and sometimes voice, to create a digital character in an animated or visual-effects film.

DMFE Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.00 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!