Zootopia 2, Oscars, Kim Gordon, One Piece, and Scarpetta Coming to Streaming

New movies, music, and TV shows to watch this week, including the Disney animated sequel and the first Oscars livestream.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The highly anticipated Disney animated sequel 'Zootopia 2' is coming to Disney+ this week, while the Oscars will be streamed live on Hulu for the first time. Other new streaming releases include the debut of Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western drama 'The Madison' on Paramount+, the second season of the live-action 'One Piece' series on Netflix, and the premiere of a new crime drama based on Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta novels starring Nicole Kidman. In music, alternative rock icon Kim Gordon is releasing her third solo album 'Play Me'.

Why it matters

These new streaming releases offer a diverse array of entertainment options for viewers, from big-budget animated sequels to prestige dramas and music from legendary artists. The ability to stream major awards shows like the Oscars also represents a shift in how audiences can access and engage with these cultural events.

The details

The Disney animated sequel 'Zootopia 2' continues the adventures of rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde as they investigate the arrival of a mysterious viper in their animal metropolis. The Oscars will be streamed live on Hulu for the first time this year, allowing viewers without cable to access the ceremony. Taylor Sheridan's new Paramount+ drama 'The Madison' is a neo-Western family saga set in Montana, while the Netflix series 'One Piece' returns for a second season based on the popular manga. Nicole Kidman stars in a new crime drama 'Scarpetta' that adapts the novels of Patricia Cornwell. In music, alternative rock pioneer Kim Gordon is releasing her third solo album 'Play Me'.

  • Zootopia 2 premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
  • The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will be streamed live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • The second season of the Netflix series 'One Piece' debuts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • The new Paramount+ drama 'The Madison' premieres on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The crime drama series 'Scarpetta' starring Nicole Kidman premieres on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Judy Hopps

A rabbit police officer who is the main protagonist of the Zootopia animated films.

Nick Wilde

A fox who is Judy Hopps' partner in the Zootopia animated films.

Kim Gordon

A pioneering alternative rock musician known for her work with the band Sonic Youth, who is releasing her third solo album 'Play Me'.

Stacy Clyburn

The matriarch of the Clyburn family who is the central character in the new Paramount+ drama series 'The Madison'.

Kay Scarpetta

A forensic pathologist character created by author Patricia Cornwell, who is the focus of a new crime drama series starring Nicole Kidman.

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What they’re saying

“I called it 'a more timid and tame movie that leans largely on the (still winning) duo of Hopps and Wilde'.”

— Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer (The Associated Press)

“'Play Me' shares in that spirit. It's full of propulsive production and confrontational songs that possess a keen ability to process and reflect the world.”

— Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer (The Associated Press)

What’s next

The second season of the Netflix series 'One Piece' will continue to follow the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat pirate crew as they explore the dangerous Grand Line region.

The takeaway

This week's new streaming releases showcase the breadth and diversity of entertainment options available to viewers, from big-budget animated sequels to prestige dramas, live awards shows, and innovative music from legendary artists. The ability to access these varied offerings through streaming platforms underscores the continued evolution and accessibility of the entertainment landscape.