Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for March 13–19

This week, we feature a storm-chasing island race for survival and an endearing woodland tale about a boy with a mighty big secret.

New Release

‘Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead’

Island communities survive beneath a permanent electrical storm while a group of immortal elites limit access to the sanctuary fortress city of Argos by holding the brutal Storm Riding trials. Rebel pilots Neb (Marco Ilso) and Maia (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) sail toward the barrier, defying the rule of the powers that be.

The film swings for big myth with storm-lashed boat duels, scheming villains, and fascinating lore. Young heroes punch their throttles toward the forbidden horizon while evil-doers stand guard, keeping the whole thing sailing forward even when scale surpasses budget.

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Release Date: March 13, 2026 Director: Zoran Lisinac, Domagoj Mazuran Starring: James Cosmo, Caroline Goodall, Billy Barratt Running Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes MPAA Rating: NR Where to Watch: Theaters Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5

Family Pick

‘Pete’s Dragon’

Young boy Pete (Oakes Fegley) has grown up in the woods with a towering green dragon named Elliott, until ranger Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) discovers him. However, once a logger decides he needs proof Elliott exists, the scramble to capture the dragon forces Pete to fight for the only home he remembers.