March 2018 Netflix Overview
March 2018 brought a mix of film and series debuts to Netflix, with staggered regional launches and varying catalog availability. This timeline update lists notable additions surfaced by press and platform data through early and mid-March globally. Items below reflect confirmed or widely reported March 2018 launches where source dates are tied to specific regions, recognizing that Netflix rollout patterns can differ by territory and change without notice.
March 1 New Arrivals
The month began with several series and films added on March 1 in multiple regions.
Series
- The OA (Season 1) — Netflix original drama debut
- The Alienist (Season 1) — Historical crime drama based on the Caleb Carr novel
- The Last Kingdom (Season 1) — Historical drama set in Anglo-Saxon England
- Bloodline (Season 3) — Return of the Farrell family thriller
- Sense8 (Season 2) — The Wachowskis’ global character drama
Films
- I, Tonya — Biographical black comedy about figure skater Tonya Harding
- Molly’s Game — Crime drama directed by Aaron Sorkin
- Ferdinand — Animated family film from 20th Century Fox
- Why Him? — Family comedy from John Hamburg
- Stronger — Drama based on the Boston Marathon bombing survivor story
March 5 Additions
Select titles expanded into new markets on March 5, increasing regional availability.
| Title | Type | Region Notes | Date Observed (March 2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The OA | Series | Global Netflix | March 1 (some regions March 5) |
| The Alienist | Series | Multiple territories | March 1–5 window |
| I, Tonya | Film | Various local catalogs | March 5 reported in LATAM |
March 15 Notable Additions
Mid-month releases focused on documentaries and international originals.
Series
- Voltron Legendary Defender (Season 5) — Continue of the animated series
- The Last Dance — Docuseries about the 1997 Chicago Bulls
- Chelsea — Comedy series starring Chelsea Handler
Films
- Maid in Manhattan — Re-entry into some catalogs
- Fifty Shades Darker — Added in several territories
- How It Ends — Thriller released on Netflix
End-of-Month Releases
As the month closed, a handful of genre titles joined specific catalogs.
- Gerald’s Game — Thriller based on the Stephen King novel
- The Ritual — Horror feature from Sweden
- Searching for Sugar Man — Documentary available in select regions
Catalog Context and Viewing Notes
Netflix’s content model is dynamic; regional licensing means a title listed for March 2018 may appear in some countries and not others. For precise local availability on a given day, check the app directly or use site-specific tracking sources that log historical catalog states.
March 2018 Notable Releases Summary
The table below highlights high-profile entries that defined the month.
| Title | Type | Release Date (noted) | Category | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The OA | Series | March 1 | Original | US |
| The Alienist | Series | March 1 | Original | US |
| I, Tonya | Film | March 1–5 | Licensed | US |
| Bloodline | Series | March 1 | Original | US |
| Ferdinand | Film | March 1 | Licensed | US/Spain |
How to Verify Historical Adds
Because Netflix rotates titles, rely on dated announcements from Netflix Newsroom, regional press releases, or Internet Archive snapshots from early March 2018 to confirm additions for a specific country. App store screenshots and third‑party tracking pages were also useful contemporaneous sources at the time.
Looking Ahead and Frequently Asked Questions
For ongoing tracking, align expectations with Netflix’s local rollout calendars, and remember that availability can differ markedly between regions. Renewals depend on licensing terms, which can shift without public notice.
- Why do shows appear on different dates in different countries? — Licensing agreements are negotiated per territory.
- Can I access March 2018 titles now? — Many remain available, but catalog changes occur; check locally.
- What originals launched in March 2018? — The OA and The Alienist series were among the key originals that month.
- Are removals tracked alongside additions? — Removal logs are useful for research, but this overview focuses on additions for clarity.