Netflix movies and shows to expect in January 2026

Netflix is starting 2026 with a full slate of new releases that range from buzzy romance adaptations to gripping international series and highly anticipated reality returns.

Netflix movies and shows to expect in January 2026

Whether you’re in the mood for drama, documentary, comedy, or a new season of Bridgerton, there’s something in the catalogue for every kind of viewer.

Among the month’s top highlights is People We Meet on Vacation, premiering 9 January.

This film adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel brings together humour, heartache, and second chances in a romantic getaway story.

On 22 January, Cosmic Princess: Kaguya! offers an animated sci-fi tale with intergalactic stakes and visually rich storytelling.

On the series front, Harlan Coben’s Run Away lands on 1 January, following a desperate father navigating dark secrets in search of his missing daughter.

That same day, Love from 9 to 5 explores unexpected connections at the office. Later in the month, the global hit Bridgerton returns on 29 January with more Regency-era scandal and romance.

Non-fiction fans can look out for Unreal: A Documentary Series on 20 January, while reality fans get Single’s Inferno and Star Search towards the end of the month. Comedy takes the stage with new stand-up specials from Marcello Hernandez and Mike Epps.

Every movie, doc, series and show coming to Netflix this month