Netflix is starting 2026 with a large selection of new shows, movies, and returning favorites. The month includes the long-awaited return of a beloved romance series, major licensed movies, and new original thrillers. The streaming platform is making sure your watch list is full as the new year begins.
Major Releases and Returning Favorites
The biggest release of the month is Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1, arriving on January 29. This season shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson. His love story begins when he meets a mysterious woman, played by Yerin Ha, at a masquerade ball. Similar to the previous season, the fourth installment will be split into two parts. The second part is scheduled to arrive on February 26, 2026.
Another major new title is the action movie The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The story follows a group of Miami police officers who discover millions in cash, leading to dangerous distrust. This Netflix original film releases on January 16.
New Original Series to Watch in January
January brings several new original series, with mysteries and thrillers taking center stage.
- Run Away (January 1): This limited series is the latest adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel. It stars James Nesbitt as a father whose search for his runaway daughter leads to violence and a web of secrets.
- His & Hers (January 8): This psychological thriller mini-series features Tessa Thompson as a news anchor and Jon Bernthal as a detective. They are forced to work together to investigate a murder in their small hometown.
- Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (January 15): A new adaptation of the classic murder mystery novel. The cast includes Mia McKenna-Bruce, Martin Freeman, and Helena Bonham Carter.
For romance fans, the movie People We Meet on Vacation arrives on January 9. It is an adaptation of the popular Emily Henry novel, starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as two best friends who begin to question their relationship.
Full Schedule of Arrivals
Here is a day-by-day look at the major titles coming to Netflix in January 2026. This list focuses on new originals, notable library additions, and season premieres.
- January 1: A large batch of licensed movies and new series arrives. This includes the drama 12 Years a Slave, the comedies Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2, and the action movie Man on Fire. New original series starting are Love from 9 to 5, My Korean Boyfriend, and Time Flies.
- January 2: The complete first two seasons of the NBC crime drama Found are added.
- January 5: Monday Night Raw begins its weekly broadcasts for 2026. New episodes will also arrive on January 12, 19, and 26.
- January 6: Pokémon Horizons: Season 3 – Rising Hope Part 1 is added for family viewing.
- January 7: The comedy special Marcello Hernández: American Boy and the second season of the reality series Unlocked: A Jail Experiment are released.
- January 9: The Spanish comedy Alpha Males returns for its fourth season.
- January 13: The Japanese reality series The Boyfriend releases its second season.
- January 15: The sitcom The Upshaws returns for Part 7.
- January 20: The classic talent competition Star Search is rebooted as a Netflix live event, hosted by Anthony Anderson.
- January 27: Comedian Mike Epps releases his new stand-up special, Mike Epps: Delusional.
Other Notable Content and Global Highlights
Several international series are joining the platform, offering a wide range of stories from around the world.
- Love Is Blind: Germany returns for its second season on January 8.
- The Swedish crime drama Land of Sin begins on January 2.
- The Turkish drama To Love, To Lose and the Japanese series Love Through a Prism start on January 15.
- Two Korean reality series, Can This Love Be Translated? and No Tail to Tell, debut on January 16.
For documentary viewers, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart will be available on January 21, detailing the famous abduction case.
Content Leaving Netflix in January
While many titles are arriving, it is also the last chance to watch some movies and shows. A significant number of titles are scheduled to leave the service on January 1. Other notable departures include the complete series of Mr. Robot on January 3 and all three Maze Runner movies on January 9.
