Each month, we look forward to ten movies that we're excited about. Here are our picks for the most-anticipated films of March 2018.More and more, it seems like studios are confidently unleashing some of their biggest tentpoles in the first quarter of the year. Perhaps never has that been truer than with the phenomenal box office success of Marvel's Black Panther last month. Moviegoers' first trip to Wakanda shattered all kinds of records and looks like it may be gunning for the title of highest-grossing domestic MCU release currently held The Avengers. However, Marvel Studios wasn't the only big winner in February.Related: Marvel's Black Panther: 30 Things You Completely MissedThe trilogy-capping Fifty Shades Freed brought that series' audience out in droves, and low-budget horror film Winchester earned roughly 10 times its reported $3.5 million production budget. Lastly, Peter Rabbit and Game Night delivered the goods for those seeking family-friendly adventure and R-rated hilarity, respectively, while Annihilation ” the second feature from Ex Machina director Alex Garland ” made headlines with its divisive release strategy.Just as February brought lots of intriguing new releases, this month keeps the momentum rolling along nicely, with a number of hotly anticipated films set to arrive in theaters. Here are the 10 films we're looking forward to in March 2018.

10. Gringo (Release Date: March 9)

David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron in Gringo.

Nash Edgerton made his feature directorial debut a full decade ago with crime thriller The Square. Now he's back with his second project, Gringo, an action comedy that stands out as one of the only out-and-out comedies arriving in theaters this month. Judging by the genre-twisting setup and the incredible cast Edgerton has assembled, this might be one to watch.

Gringo stars David Oyelowo as a businessman who gets in over his head when he gets involved with the criminal underworld. Mixing elements of dark comedy, action and thrills, the film also includes such stars as Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, Thandie Newton and Sharlto Copley. Whether the film itself works remains to be seen, but it's hard to ignore the talent involved.

Check out the latest trailer for Gringo.

9. Unsane (Release Date: March 23)

Claire Foy in Unsane

Steven Soderbergh is many things, but one of his most notable traits as a filmmaker is his unpredictability. With a resume that includes everything from mainstream Hollywood fare (the Ocean's Eleven trilogy) to the tiniest experimental releases (Bubble, The Girlfriend Experience, etc.). Unsane ” his latest film ” undeniably falls into the latter category.

This psychological drama stars Claire Foy (The Crown) as a young woman grappling with a dwindling grasp on reality, as she finds herself locked up in a mental institution. Produced in secret, the film was reportedly filmed entirely on an iPhone, serving as the latest such risk-taking project for Soderbergh. If nothing else, we're curious how Unsane turned out. If anyone can make it work, it's Soderbergh.

Check out the latest trailer for Unsane.

8. Death Wish (Release Date: March 2)

Bruce Willis in Death Wish

Twenty-four years have passed since Charles Bronson ended his run as vigilante hero Paul Kersey in Death Wish V: The Face of Death. So one could argue that the franchise is long past due for the remake treatment. Well, Death Wish is ready for its theatrical release, this time with Bruce Willis in the role made famous by Bronson.

Eli Roth directs and Joe Carnahan writes this new take on the story of a man who decides to hunt criminals after a devastating attack on his family. We know Willis has the action chops for the story and the gravitas to breathe new life into Kersey, and with a supporting cast that includes Vincent D'Onofrio and Elizabeth Shue, there's certainly reason to think this Death Wish could do justice (pun intended) to its predecessor (even if fans are sceptical).

Check out the latest trailer for Death Wish.

Lara Croft using a bow and arrow in Tomb Raider

7. Tomb Raider (Release Date: March 16)

Hollywood is a very different place than it was when Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft in the early 2000s. But, if recent years have taught us anything, it's that you never know when a proven franchise will leap back to theaters. So this month Warner Bros. and Norwegian director Roar Uthaug are dusting off Tomb Raider for another big-screen adaptation.

Oscar winner Alicia Vikander plays the intrepid explorer in this version, which draws inspiration from the 2013 video game that rebooted that series. While she has delivered consistently strong work across multiple genres, Vikander has never really been headlined a big studio release like this. Tomb Raider will then not only give us an indication of the series' future but also its star's ability to open a major tentpole.

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Check out the latest trailer for Tomb Raider.

6. Red Sparrow (Release Date: March 2)

Ever since its first trailer broke, moviegoers have pointed out the similarities between the seductive Russian female spy of Red Sparrow and a certain card-carrying member of the Avengers. Regardless, this new film reunites Jennifer Lawrence with her Hunger Games: Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence, as the pair attempt to take the espionage thriller in a new direction.

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As a ballerina forced to turn to the spy game, Lawrence shares the screen with Joel Edgerton as a CIA agent whose mission just might intersect with hers. Based on the Jason Matthews novel, Red Sparrow looks to be more of a slow-burn thriller than a high-octane adrenaline rush of the Jason Bourne variety. Still, those looking for more Lawrence after the controversial mother! will want to head to the theater for this one.

Check out the latest trailer for Red Sparrow.

5. Pacific Rim Uprising (Release Date: March 16)

Pacific Rim Uprising trailer 2

Nowadays, the question of whether or not a film turns a profit often rides on its international grosses. Such was definitely the case with director Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim in 2013. Although the film earned mostly positive reviews, it only pulled in barely over $100 million in the U.S., nearly half its production budget. Thankfully for fans, the sci-fi adventure earned triple that amount overseas, warranting a sequel.

Five years later, Pacific Rim Uprising ” under director Steven DeKnight (Starz' Spartacus) ” hopes to build upon the world del Toro established in the first film. This time around, John Boyega headlines as the son of Idris Elba's fallen general, leading the effort against a new breed of Jaegers. If it performs well, Pacific Rim Uprising could be the first of many new stories set in this world. If not, it could mark the end of Jaegers versus Kaiju on the big screen.

Check out the latest trailer for Pacific Rim Uprising.

4. Love, Simon (Release Date: March 16)

Nick Robinson in Love Simon

Greg Berlanti is best known these days for his work on the various Arrowverse shows on The CW. However, he's also dabbled in film work over the years. His third feature directorial effort, Love, Simon, hits theaters this month, ending an eight-year absence as a big-screen director. From the looks of it, the film could be the latest young-adult novel adaptation to resonate with audiences.

Based on Becky Albertalli's 2015 novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the story centers on the titular Simon (Jurassic World's Nick Robinson), a teenage boy who has kept his sexuality a secret from the world. Featuring a supporting cast that includes Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Garner, Love, Simon appears to be a poignant, powerful story of grappling with one's identity amidst the chaos of adolescence.

Check out the latest trailer for Love, Simon.

3. Isle of Dogs (Release Date: March 23)

Wes Anderson's signature is the quirky, whimsical sensibility he brings to every single one of his films. We've seen time and again how he applies his unique stylistic touches to live-action releases like The Royal Tenenbaums and The Grand Budapest Hotel, but in 2009, Fantastic Mr. Fox taught the world just how well Anderson fit within a stop-motion animated environment.

Isle of Dogs ” which enters limited release this month ” is aiming for the same kind of success as Anderson's first foray into stop-motion. Set in a dystopian world wherein Japan has exiled all dogs onto an island covered in garbage, the film features a stellar ensemble voice cast that includes Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson and a host of others. With any luck, Anderson's vision will make for an unforgettable addition to his distinctive filmography.

Check out the latest trailer for Isle of Dogs.

2. Ready Player One (Release Date: March 29)

Few filmmakers have made a seismic a shift in science fiction as Steven Spielberg. Between Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and Jurassic Park alone, his impact on the industry essentially knows no bounds. So having this legendary filmmaker at the helm of a project like Ready Player One is bound to raise expectations.

Based on the Ernest Cline novel, the story is set in a virtual reality world brimming with visual delights and many, many pop culture references from the 1980s. We've already been picking apart all the easter eggs in the trailers, and with a master like Spielberg at the helm, Ready Player One certainly has potential to be one of this year's most dazzling and thrilling adventures.

Check out the latest trailer for Ready Player One.

1. A Wrinkle in Time (Release Date: March 9)

Storm Reid confidently stands in front of a chalkboard

So far Disney has had an incredible 2018. Sure, the studio has only released one film this year so far, but considering that that film is Black Panther, it's notable nonetheless. Next up from the Mouse House is Ava DuVernay's highly anticipated adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's iconic fantasy novel A Wrinkle in Time, the first entry in what has become known as the author's Time Quintet.

The film follows a young girl (Storm Reid) who teams up with three astral travelers (Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon) to rescue her kidnapped father. Ahead of its release, A Wrinkle in Time has been praised for its diverse cast as well as its boundary-breaking status as the first film with a production budget over $100 million to be directed by a woman of color. Here's hoping it delivers for audiences too.

Check out the latest trailer for A Wrinkle in Time.

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From sci-fi blockbusters to more grounded action-thrillers and everything in between, March 2018 is a good time to be a moviegoer. In particular, we're interested to see if studio epics like A Wrinkle in Time and Ready Player One will be able to justify all the pre-release hype and the reputations of directors Ava DuVernay and Steven Spielberg, respectively. Moreover, there's the question of whether Death Wish and Tomb Raider be able to resurrect their franchises, and if Pacific Rim: Uprising ” a sequel that very nearly didn't happen at all ” can cement the long-term future of the Jaeger/Kaiju conflict on the big screen? We'll find out all these answers and more in the weeks ahead.

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