Zootopia 2, Oscars, Kim Gordon, One Piece, and Scarpetta Headline Streaming Offerings

A roundup of the latest TV, film, music, and gaming releases coming to streaming platforms this week.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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This week's streaming highlights include the highly anticipated animated sequel Zootopia 2 on Disney+, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony streaming live on Hulu, the release of Kim Gordon's third solo album Play Me, the second season debut of the live-action One Piece series on Netflix, and the premiere of a new Patricia Cornwell adaptation starring Nicole Kidman.

Why it matters

These new streaming releases span a wide range of entertainment genres, from blockbuster animation and prestige television to indie music and classic manga adaptations. They offer something for nearly every type of viewer, showcasing the breadth and diversity of content available on today's leading streaming platforms.

The details

Zootopia 2, the sequel to the 2016 Disney animated hit, arrives on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 13th. The film continues the adventures of rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde as they investigate the arrival of a mysterious viper. For the first time, the Oscars ceremony will be streamed live on Hulu in addition to the ABC broadcast, allowing viewers without cable to tune in. Meanwhile, alternative rock icon Kim Gordon releases her third solo album Play Me on Friday, March 15th, featuring her signature blend of confrontational lyrics and propulsive production. Netflix's live-action adaptation of the beloved manga series One Piece returns for its second season on Tuesday, March 14th, as the Straw Hat crew sets sail for the treacherous Grand Line. And on Wednesday, March 13th, Nicole Kidman stars as forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta in a new series based on the novels of Patricia Cornwell.

  • Zootopia 2 premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.
  • The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Kim Gordon's album Play Me is released on Friday, March 15, 2026.
  • One Piece Season 2 debuts on Netflix on Tuesday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Scarpetta series starring Nicole Kidman premieres on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Zootopia 2

The highly anticipated animated sequel to the 2016 Disney hit Zootopia, which follows the continuing adventures of rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and her fox partner Nick Wilde.

The Academy Awards

The 97th annual ceremony honoring the best in film, which will be streamed live on Hulu for the first time in addition to the traditional ABC broadcast.

Kim Gordon

The legendary alternative rock musician and former member of Sonic Youth, who is releasing her third solo album Play Me.

One Piece

The live-action adaptation of the massively popular Japanese manga series, which returns for its second season on Netflix.

Kay Scarpetta

The famed forensic pathologist character created by author Patricia Cornwell, who is being brought to life in a new 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)

“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)

The takeaway

This week's streaming lineup showcases the breadth and diversity of entertainment options available to viewers, from blockbuster animation and prestige television to indie music and classic manga adaptations. These new releases demonstrate the continued evolution and expansion of the streaming landscape, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests.