March to Your Screens: The Best Black Movies and TV Shows Hitting Netflix in March 2025
By D.M.March 3 2025, Published 2:53 a.m. ET
The Breakdown: March 2025 brings a fresh slate of Black TV shows and movies to Netflix, from timeless classics to new drama-filled series. Fans can revisit throwbacks like Do the Right Thing or dive into fresh releases like Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black Season 2.
March is here, and Netflix has a fresh slate of Black television shows and movies to watch. From classics like Friday to new installments of popular Black series, the streaming service has something for everyone.
If you're looking for something to binge-watch, here is a look at what’s new and Black on Netflix in March 2025.
‘Friday’ (March 1)
Ice Cube and Chris Tucker in 'Friday.'
Starting March 1, Netflix is bringing back the 1995 classic Friday, starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. This iconic comedy showcases a hilarious day in South Central L.A., where two friends face neighborhood antics and unexpected trouble. A must-watch for fans of 90s urban humor.
‘Do The Right Thing’ (March 1)
Spike Lee's 1989 film Do the Right Thing arrives on Netflix on March 1. Set during a sweltering day in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the film takes a look at growing racial tensions in America. Lee not only directed and wrote the screenplay but also starred as Mookie, a pizza delivery man. The cast includes Danny Aiello as Sal, Ossie Davis as Da Mayor, Ruby Dee as Mother Sister, Giancarlo Esposito as Buggin' Out, and Samuel L. Jackson as Mister Señor Love Daddy.
‘Annie’ (March 1)
The 2014 adaptation of Annie, starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx, is streaming on Netflix as of March 1. This fresh take on the classic musical brings new energy to the beloved story, making it a must-watch for both new audiences and longtime fans. It is the perfect movie to watch with the family – and yes, this Annie has a touch of soul!
‘Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black’ (March 6)
If you were a fan of Season 1 of Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black, get ready for a scathing follow-up. This continuation, set to premiere on March 6, dives deeper into the messy lives of Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), a young stripper striving for a better life, and Mallory (Crystle Stewart), the head of a beauty empire. The season promises heightened drama and unexpected twists as Kimmie confronts the powerful Bellaire family.
‘Survival of the Thickest’ (March 27)
Michelle Buteau in the Season 2 trailer for 'Survival of the Thickest'.
Survival of the Thickest, a Netflix comedy series co-created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, has a little something for everyone. It follows Mavis Beaumont, a plus-sized fashion stylist rebuilding her life after a devastating breakup. The cast includes Tone Bell as Khalil, Tasha Smith as Marley, and Liza Treyger as Jade. Season 2 drops on March 27.
‘The Residence’ (March 20)
Shonda Rhimes' latest Netflix sensation, The Residence, drops on March 20. This eight-episode murder mystery is set in the White House and stars Uzo Aduba as detective Cordelia Cupp. The series is inspired by Kate Andersen Brower's 2015 non-fiction book, The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, but with Shonda’s dramatic touch.
