Here Are All the Movies & TV Shows Coming to Paramount+ and Apple TV+ This Week, Including an Intriguing Documentary

As the first full week of March 2026 begins, streaming enthusiasts can look forward to a diverse range of new content across major platforms. Paramount+ and Apple TV+ are set to release several highly anticipated series and films between Monday, March 2, and Sunday, March 8. These additions include high-stakes culinary competitions, investigative documentaries, and international thrillers. Viewers will find a mix of brand-new premieres and established biographical dramas joining the streaming catalogs during this period.

‘America’s Culinary Cup’ (2026)

This new competition series arrives on Paramount+ this Wednesday, March 4. The show features top-tier chefs from across the nation competing in rigorous gastronomic challenges to win a prestigious title. Each episode focuses on different culinary techniques and regional flavors that test the contestants’ creativity and technical skills. ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ aims to highlight the evolution of modern American cuisine through high-pressure kitchen scenarios.

‘The Hunt’ (2026)

Premiering Wednesday, March 4 on Apple TV+, ‘The Hunt’ is an intense six-part thriller series. Originally titled ‘Traqués’, the production was created and directed by the filmmaker Cédric Anger as part of a significant international expansion for the platform. The series stars Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent in a narrative that explores themes of pursuit and psychological tension. This project has been highly anticipated since its initial announcement in June 2024.

‘The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control’ (2026)

Paramount+ expands its documentary offerings on Friday, March 6 with the release of ‘The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs and Who Has Control’. This investigative program examines the pharmaceutical industry and its impact on modern healthcare and personal autonomy. It delves into the social and medical implications of specific drug developments and the regulatory bodies that govern them. The documentary uses expert interviews and case studies to provide a comprehensive look at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and corporate influence.

‘Rebel in the Rye’ (2017)

This biographical drama makes its way to the Paramount+ library on Sunday, March 8. Directed by Danny Strong, the film stars Nicholas Hoult as the reclusive author J.D. Salinger during the period he wrote his seminal novel, ‘The Catcher in the Rye’. The narrative explores Salinger’s harrowing experiences during World War II and how his military service influenced his unique literary voice. The supporting cast includes Kevin Spacey as Professor Whit Burnett, who serves as the young writer’s mentor.

Tell us which of these new releases you plan on watching first in the comments.