Madrid – Movistar Plus+ is set to become a central hub for cinematic events in March, hosting premieres and live broadcasts featuring a constellation of international stars including Dakota Johnson, James Gunn, Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington. The platform will culminate its month-long celebration with a live broadcast of the Oscar gala.
Among the featured films is Karate Kid: Legends, debuting March 6th. The film unites Ralph Macchio, reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso from the original Karate Kid, with Jackie Chan, who served as a sensei in the 2010 reboot. Ben Wang joins them as a new apprentice, with Joshua Jackson and Ming-na Wen also featured in the cast. The film continues the saga of martial arts and personal growth.
On March 13th, Movistar Plus+ will premiere Materialists, a romantic comedy directed by Celine Song and starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. The film examines modern love through the lens of a matchmaker who pairs individuals based on financial and physical criteria, and the complications that arise when she confronts her own romantic past.
Also debuting on March 13th is Hind’s Voice, nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Film. The film recounts the true story of a six-year-old girl trapped in a car in the Gaza Strip during a period of conflict, and the emergency call for aid received by Red Crescent volunteers. The film utilizes actual recordings of the girl’s voice, and received a 24-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
James Gunn’s reboot of Superman arrives on March 20th, starring David Corenswet as the iconic superhero. The film portrays a more vulnerable and compassionate Superman, beginning as he recovers from a defeat in Antarctica with the aid of his dog, Krypto, even as facing a renewed threat from Lex Luthor who intends to reveal secrets about the hero’s past.
March 27th will observe the release of Sentimental Value, nominated for nine Oscars including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress. Directed by Joachim Trier, the film explores themes of forgiveness, trauma, and family relationships through the story of two sisters and their absent father.
Additional films scheduled for release in March include Spike Lee’s From Heaven to Hell, premiering March 5th, which centers on a music businessman facing extortion and a crisis of legacy; The Return of Ulysses, debuting March 15th, starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey; and a film featuring Denzel Washington, details of which have not been released.