David Farnor | On 04, Mar 2025

Sky is bringing back one of its biggest – and hardest – hitters this month, with the return of Gangs of London. It’s joined by a fourth chapter of The Righteous Gemstones, a Douglas Adams documentary and a series of National Theatre recordings, as well as weekly episodes of The White Lotus. For more information on the latest Sky TV packages and pricing, click here. Don’t have Sky? You can also stream all of the above live and on-demand through NOW, Sky’s contract-free VOD service, which costs £9.99 a month for an Entertainment Membership.

Sky Cinema’s line-up, meanwhile, includes Blood for Dust, MaXXXine and Harold and the Purple Crayon. For Sky Cinema subscribers on Sky platforms, there’s the added bonus of Paramount+ titles being included for free. For more information on getting Sky Cinema, click here. Again, if you don’t have Sky, you can also stream Sky Cinema’s movie catalogue live and on-demand through NOW, for £11.99 a month.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in March 2025:

 

TV / Entertainment

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 4th March

Sky Arts presents director Danny Boyle’s 2011 stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic chiller. Directed by Boyle, audiences witnessed Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch trade roles on different nights, alternating between Victor Frankenstein and his horrific creation. With both performances showing on Sky Arts over two weeks, Jonny Lee Miller takes on the role of the monster this time around, with Naomie Harris also starring as Frankenstein’s betrothed, Elizabeth. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Rob Beckett’s Smart TV: Season 2 (Sky Max, 9pm) – 5th March

Rob Beckett is back hosting more ferocious quizzing all about the magic of television in the second series of the all-star panel show. Each week, host Rob and team captains Alison Hammond and Josh Widdicombe will be joined by actors, comics, presenters and personalities, competing across a series of funny and chaotic rounds to see who knows the most about TV. Episodes arrive weekly.

The Righteous Gemstones: Season 4 (Sky Comedy, 9pm) – 12th March

From Danny McBride (Vice Principals, Eastbound & Down), this critically acclaimed comedy follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. Despite constant bickering, Gemstone family ties run deep. In the fourth and final season, the family’s codependence is tested as they attempt to move forward without letting go of their storied past. Episodes arrive weekly.

Bradley Walsh: Egypt’s Cosmic Code: Season 1 (Sky History, 9pm) – 18th March

Bradley Walsh: Egypt’s Cosmic Code charts Bradley Walsh’s first trip to Egypt in search of answers to some of ancient history’s biggest mysteries – who built the pyramids, why and how? Could Ancient Egyptians have supernatural abilities, and is the Great Sphinx much older than we think? All 3 episodes arrive together on-demand.

Gangs of London: Season 3 (Sky Atlantic, 9pm) – 20th March

As chaos erupts in London after a spiked shipment of cocaine kills hundreds, fan- favourite characters collide with new faces bound by blood ties, sparking brutal power struggles, unexpected alliances, and fierce rivalries. Former undercover cop turned gangster Elliot navigates his new role as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but the spiking throws their operations into disarray. The Wallaces, Luan, Lale, and the street gangs face devastating consequences as personal vendettas collide with professional power struggles bleeding into violent turf wars. In the ruthless fight for control of London’s criminal underworld, no one is safe. This was no accident — it was a calculated attack. But who’s pulling the strings? Episodes arrive weekly.

The Girl on the Milk Carton (Sky Crime, 9pm) – 23rd March

Five days before Christmas 1984, 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews went missing from her own living room in the small town of Greeley, Colorado. In an attempt to find her, Jonelle was given the tragic distinction as one of the first missing children whose face appeared on a milk carton. Sadly, the publicity did not bring her home. Nearly 35 years after her disappearance, her remains were found more than 20 miles away from her home. In a bizarre twist, a true-crime fanatic and gubernatorial candidate, obsessed with Jonelle’s disappearance for three decades became the main suspect. Master manipulator and aspiring politician Steve Pankey had inserted himself into this case by volunteering details about Jonelle’s murder, but only in exchange for a deal. Pankey’s ex-wife, a key witness in the case against him, bravely comes forward to exclusively share her experience of living with a deluded fantasist and sadistic murderer, and reveals the crucial evidence that led to his prosecution. Both parts arrive together on-demand.

Draw with Will Season 4 (Sky Kids) – 24th March

Get ready to sketch as world-renowned comic book maestro, Will Sliney returns for a brand new season of Draw with Will on Sky Kids and NOW. Join Will in 20 exciting new episodes as he guides you through drawing some iconic characters that will leap off the page. From mischievous Minions to everyone’s favourite ogre, Shrek, and Sky Original characters Isadora Moon and BooSnoo!, Will’s easy-to-follow instructions will bring these beloved characters to life in no time. So, grab your pencils, unleash your creativity, and get ready to learn some amazing drawing skills!

Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future (Sky Arts, 8pm) – 27th March

Author of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, polymath Douglas Adams was a pioneer of science fiction, comedy, technology, and environmental activism. Campaigning for endangered species and the coming storm of climate change he was years ahead of his time.His philosophy and the ideas he had were meaningful, and visionary.We enter the mind and universe of Douglas Adams, and the world he imagined. Featuring interviews with family and friends including Stephen Fry, Griff Rhys Jones, Mary Allen, Jon Canter and John Lloyd.

 

Sky Cinema

MaXXXine – 1st March

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. The third instalment of director Ti West’s X horror franchise, starring Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki and Michelle Monaghan.

Black Dog – 2nd March

On the edge of the Gobi Desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls now embark on a new journey together.

Harold and the Purple Crayon – 7th March

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life – and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

Blood for Dust – 8th March

A travelling salesman, drowning in the pressure of providing for his family, is drawn into a world of crime by his mysterious coworker. Scoot McNairy stars.

The Good Half – 9th March

Returning home for his mother’s funeral, Nick Jonas forges new relationships and heals old ones as he faces his grief. Drama with David Arquette.

Horizon: An American Saga – 14th March

Families, friends and foes discover the lure of the Old West as the Civil War divides the country. Kevin Costner and Sienna Miller star.

AfrAId – 15th March

Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviours and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.

Skincare – 16th March

Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman (Elizabeth Banks) is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skincare line, but her personal and work lives are challenged when rival facialist Angel Vergara opens a new skincare boutique directly across from her store. She starts to suspect that someone is trying to sabotage her reputation and business, and together with her friend Jordan she embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery of who is trying to destroy her life.

It Ends with Us – 21st March

It Ends with Us, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan, suddenly re-enters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

The Wasp – 22nd March

Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcom from her acclaimed play of the same name, The Wasp is a sharp, twisty tale about two estranged childhood friends, Heather (Naomie Harris) and Carla (Natalie Dormer), who reunite for a cup of tea after not having spoken in many years. At their meeting, Heather presents a very unexpected proposition that will change their lives forever.

Noah’s Ark – 23rd March

The flood that will destroy all life is approaching and the pairs of animals that will be rescued are getting on Noah’s Ark. However, two mice of the same gender devise a plan to find themselves among the lucky passengers. Once on board, they must use their musical talents to enter a competition and help maintain peace among the animals.

Sneaks – 28th March

From the writer and creator of The Princess and The Frog and Treasure Planet comes a new animation stomping onto the scene, Sneaks. Sneaks follows the story of Ty – a designer trainer who lives a life of luxury and comfort, complete with living in a velvet-lined box. However, when a shady shoe collector steals his sister, Ty, is forced to venture out into the world, and onto the streets of New York, to rescue her. As Ty teams up with shoes from all walks of life – and all five of New York’s boroughs – he discovers adventure and the joys of life outside of the (shoe) box… and even finds a sole-mate in the process. Mixing original hip-hop and rap music and featuring the vocal talents of Keith David, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence and more, Sneaks is a family- friendly love letter to American sneaker culture and the varied cultures that fill the Big Apple.

Babes – 29th March

Two friends – one single and the other already a mother – face new challenges after the former gets pregnant from a one-night stand. Comedy starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau.

I’ll Be Right There – 30th March

A woman navigates the challenges of her pregnant daughter’s wedding plans, her mother’s health concerns and her own romantic dilemmas. Comedy.

 

Titles coming soon to Sky and Now in March 2025

1st March Bad Boys (1995) Bad Boys II Bad Boys For Life Black Hawk Down Blades Of Glory Breakfast At Tiffany's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Click Django Unchained Fury (2014) Harriet The Spy Invasion Of The Body Snatchers Knocked Up Last Action Hero Let's Dance Machete MaXXXine Once Upon A Time In Mexico Snatch The Boss Baby The China Syndrome The Duff The Firm (1993) The First Wives Club The Godfather The Godfather Part II The Godfather Part III The Great Gatsby The Legend Of Tarzan The Legend Of Zorro The Man Who Fell to Earth The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance The Terminal The Witches This Is 40 Warm Bodies Wayne's World Wayne's World 2 MaXXXine

2nd March Black Dog (2024)

3rd March Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 12, Episode 3 The White Lotus: Season 3, Episode 3

4th March National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Matlock: Season 1, Episode 8

5th March Landscape Artist of the Year: Season 10, Episode 7 The Equalizer: Season 5, Episode 4 Rob Beckett's Smart TV: Season 2, Episode 1

7th March Harold and the Purple Crayon

8th March Blood for Dust

9th March Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney The Good Half

10th March Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 12, Episode 4 The White Lotus: Season 3, Episode 4

11th March Matlock: Season 1, Episode 9

12th March Landscape Artist of the Year: Series 10, Episode 8 (finale) The Equalizer: Season 5, Episode 5 Rob Beckett's Smart TV: Season 2, Episode 2

14th March Cover Your Ears Horizon: An American Saga

17th March Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 12, Episode 5 The White Lotus: Season 3, Episode 5

18th March Bradley Walsh: Egypt's Cosmic Code: Season 1 Matlock: Season 1, Episode 10

19th March The Equalizer: Season 5, Episode 6 Rob Beckett's Smart TV: Season 2, Episode 3 The Righteous Gemstones: Season 4, Episode 1

20th March Gangs of London: Season 3, Episode 1

22nd March The Wasp

23rd March The Girl on the Milk Carton Noah's Ark

24th March Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 12, Episode 6 The White Lotus: Season 3, Episode 6 Draw with Will: Season 4

25th March Matlock: Season 1, Episode 11

26th March The Equalizer: Season 5, Episode 7 Rob Beckett's Smart TV: Season 2, Episode 4 The Righteous Gemstones: Season 4, Episode 2

27th March Gangs of London: Season 3, Episode 2 Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future

28th March Sneaks

29th March Babes

29th March I'll Be Right There

31st March Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 12, Episode 7 The White Lotus: Season 3, Episode 7

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