New year, new watchlist. As we kick off 2026, Netflix is leaning heavily into high-stakes mysteries, heart-tugging romances, and the massive debut of its live wrestling era.
Whether you’re ready to return to the Regency era with a certain Bridgerton brother or you’re looking for a gritty Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunion, January has a packed schedule. Here is your guide to everything coming to Netflix in January 2026.
The Headliners
Bridgerton (Season 4, Part 1)
Release Date: January 29 The wait is over! Season 4 shifts the spotlight to the second-eldest brother, Benedict Bridgerton. Despite his resistance to settling down, a chance encounter with a mysterious “Lady in Silver” at his mother’s masquerade ball changes everything. Prepare for more pining, stunning costumes, and orchestral pop covers.
The Rip (2026)
Release Date: January 16 Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite in this high-octane action thriller. They play Miami cops who stumble upon millions in cash at a derelict stash house. As you can imagine, trust begins to fray and things get messy very quickly.
People We Meet on Vacation
Release Date: January 9 Fans of Emily Henry, rejoice! The beloved rom-com novel finally hits the screen. Starring Tom Blyth (from The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and Emily Bader, this film follows two polar-opposite best friends who try to salvage their relationship during one final trip.
New & Returning Series
- His & Hers (Jan 8): A twisty mystery starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson. A detective and a news anchor find themselves on opposite sides of a murder investigation—where they both might be suspects.
- Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Jan 15): A 1920s period mystery featuring Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter.
- The Upshaws: Part 7 (Jan 15): The final chapter for the Upshaw family. Expect big laughs and big heart as the series wraps up.
- Run Away (Jan 1): The latest Harlan Coben adaptation. This one stars James Nesbitt as a father searching for his runaway daughter, only to find a dark underworld he never expected.
- Monday Night Raw (Weekly starting Jan 5): A historic move for sports entertainment as WWE’s flagship show begins streaming live on Netflix every week.
️ January 2026 Release Schedule
January 1
- 12 Years a Slave
- Dune (2021)
- District 9
- Pitch Perfect
- Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish: Season 2
- Run Away (Limited Series)
- Time Flies (Argentinian Drama)
January 7-9
- 11.22.63: Season 1 (Jan 7)
- Marcello Hernández: American Boy (Comedy Special – Jan 7)
- His & Hers (Jan 8)
- People We Meet on Vacation (Jan 9)
- The Maze Runner Trilogy (Jan 9)
January 14-16
- Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Jan 14)
- Veronica Mars: Seasons 1-3 (Jan 14)
- James Bond Library (Including Skyfall and No Time to Die – Jan 15)
- The Rip (Jan 16)
- Can This Love Be Translated? (K-Drama – Jan 16)
January 20-31
- WWE: Unreal: Season 2 (Jan 20)
- Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Documentary – Jan 21)
- Skyscraper Live (Alex Honnold climbing in Taipei – Jan 23)
- Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1 (Jan 29)
- Prison Break: Seasons 1-5 (Jan 29)
What’s Leaving Netflix
Don’t forget to catch these before they disappear on January 1:
- The Hangover Trilogy
- Kung Fu Panda 1-3
- Baby Driver
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Pro-Tip: If you’re a fan of live events, make sure your app is updated before January 5th for the first-ever Netflix broadcast of Monday Night Raw!
Which of these are you most excited to binge-watch? Let me know in the comments below!