favorite new movies.. With so many exciting new releases on Peacock this month, we thought this would be a fantastic time to compile our monthly movie recommendations here at Tom’s Guide.
In order to compile this list, I have reviewed every new Peacock offering for March 2024 and selected a few of my favorites. I promise I’m not going to include anything that will cause serious disagreement or annoyance; after all, we all like being judged.
In its place, you’ll discover a post-apocalyptic drama that will send shivers down your spine, the newest colorful and earworm-filled installment in the “Trolls” movie trilogy (listen, you shouldn’t judge it until you’ve seen it, okay?), and much more. Keep reading for a rundown of some of this month’s top new Peacock releases.
‘Trolls Band Together’
The most recent installment in DreamsWorks’ animated series based on the wild-haired toys you may remember playing with as a child, “Trolls Band Together,” welcomes the lovable trolls back into the spotlight. The Trolls series is clearly targeted at younger children, including an A-list ensemble that includes real pop stars. At the very least, it’s a good popcorn movie thanks to its entertaining karaoke songs, visually appealing plot points, and lighthearted comedy.
To save his brother Floyd, Branch (Justin Timberlake) and Poppy (Anna Kendrick) set off on a quest in “Trolls Band Together.” Troye Sivan plays Floyd. They learn that the surly, music-hating Branch was formerly a member of the boyband BroZone while they’re on the road. The other members of the band get vocal assistance from Eric Andre, Daveed Diggs, and Kid Cudi—a combination I had never idea I needed—until now. The return of the boy band NSYNC, who haven’t released an original song in decades, is effectively a reunion in this newest Trolls adventure.
Peacock is now airing it.
‘The Prince of Egypt’
Your first thought, “Good lord, are there really three musicals on this list?” is understandable. Listen, when you let an adult theater nerd choose their own film preferences, you end up with what you get.
“The Prince of Egypt” solidified Dreamworks’ position as a respectable Disney competitor before the company shifted its focus solely to 3D after the smash hit of “Shrek.” “The Prince of Egypt” was the first conventionally animated feature film from DreamWorks and the second overall. Its beautiful images, which combined then-nascent 3D technology with classic 2D animation, and its moving, eerie score won over reviewers and moviegoers.
Growing young, I was too frightened by “The Prince of Egypt” to really enjoy it, as I’m sure many other children were. Even while “The Plagues” scene is still nightmare fodder, it wasn’t until I saw the film again as an adult that I could appreciate its critical praise.
Peacock is now airing it.
‘The Hunger Games’ series
The “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins shook up the YA literary industry in the aughts and millennials. The original’s compellingness is often overlooked because to the deluge of imitative works it spawned, particularly since it is commonly dismissed as a “Battle Royale” imitation.
This month, Peacock will air the Katniss Everdeen series, which follows Jennifer Lawrence’s character as she leads a grassroots rebellion against the Capitol’s oppressive rule. It encompasses the first two sections of “Mockingjay” as well as the original “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire,” and the rest.
The Hunger Games are an annual event in a dystopian future America where youngsters compete to the death as a show for the wealthy and powerful. What starts as a struggle for survival escalates into a complete upheaval when Katniss, hailing from one of the poorest districts, unexpectedly becomes a champion. Thankfully, the political intrigue and heart-pounding excitement of the games themselves take center stage, leaving little room for the adolescent turmoil that is inherent in every young adult film.
Peacock is now airing it.
