From Heartbreak High to Forbidden Fruits, there are lots of films and shows to have on your radar
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY SHUDDER
Attention all sapphic and queer screenbuffs! It’s that time again for us to all get excited about LGBTQIA+ releases coming to cinemas, streaming platforms and DVD. So, without further ado, let’s see what there is to look forward to in March.
32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA
Could Erin Doherty walk home with the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series? Mark your calendars and tune in to find out…
The ceremony will be available to UK viewers on Netflix at 1am GMT on 2 March
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026
Taking place from 18-29 March, the hotly anticipated 40th anniversary edition of this film festival boasts a programme full of LGBTQIA+ talent and treats for lesbian, sapphic and trans cinema lovers.
Saturday Night Live UK
The six-episode series will allow British audiences the chance to hear the line: “Live from London, it’s Saturday Night”. Bisexual performer Ania Magliano and gay comedian Larry Dean are among the 11 comics who will be bringing the historic late night series to the UK.
Coming to Sky One and NOW on 21 March
Heartbreak High: Season 3
We can’t wait to be reunited with this wonderfully queer and diverse cast of characters. This wholesome, hilarious (and often very stressful) show is sure to pack an emotional punch.
Available to stream on Netflix from 25 March
Forbidden Fruits
I’ve got good news for our US readers: this horror is coming to US cinemas on 27 March. Unfortunately a international release date is yet to be confirmed, but we can only hope that here in the UK we’ll get to see this film and its queer AF cast.
Iris on the Move
The film festival is still touring the UK this month, check the tour calendar so you don’t miss out.
Perfect viewing for Trans Day of Visibility ( 31 March 2026)
Here at DIVA we champion trans+ stories all year round. But, if you’re wanting to mark this year’s annual observation by consuming some titles that centre trans voices, you’ll want to head to OUTFlix. From Girl Like Me and Miami Dolls to Translation, there are lots of stories to explore.
More March releases to keep on your radar
Invincible: Season 4 – 18 March – Prime Video: Sandra Oh delivers a fantastic voice acting performance
What do Ella McCay, Merrily We Roll Along and Killers Of The Flower Moon have in common? They all star some of our fave queer actors and they’re coming out on DVD in March.
ICYMI: Here are some more queer AF releases that came out in February
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