As 2026 begins, major streaming platforms roll out fresh movies and TV shows to kick off awards season and entertain viewers. Highlights include HBO's Game of Thrones spinoff and Netflix's Bridgerton return, alongside thrillers and comedies across services. These releases offer diverse options from horror classics to new originals.
January 2026 brings a robust lineup of streaming content across platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, Peacock, and Paramount+, coinciding with the Golden Globes on January 9 via Paramount+. This timing allows viewers to catch up on 2025 nominees and dive into new stories.
On HBO Max, the month features the premiere of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' a Game of Thrones spinoff, on January 18. Other notable additions include Season 2 of 'The Pitt' on January 8, Season 4 of 'Industry' on January 11, and the streaming debut of the 2025 film 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You' on January 30. Classic films like 'John Wick,' 'Fargo,' and 'Spaceballs' arrive on January 1, alongside reality series such as '1000-lb Sisters' Season 8.
Netflix highlights include 'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 1, on January 29, the mystery series 'Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials' on January 15, and the thriller 'The Rip' starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on January 16. Additional releases encompass 'His & Hers' on January 8, 'The Upshaws: Part 7' on January 15, and comedy special 'Marcello Hernández: American Boy' on January 7. Older titles like 'Dune,' 'Despicable Me,' and '12 Years a Slave' join the catalog on January 1.
Paramount+ adds over 120 films on January 1, including '50 First Dates,' 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' and 'Zero Dark Thirty.' New series debut with 'Harlan Coben’s Final Twist' on January 7 and 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' on January 15. Prime Video offers 'Sinners' with Michael B. Jordan, 'The Naked Gun' starring Liam Neeson, and 'Mickey 17' directed by Bong Joon-ho.
For New Year's Eve vibes, horror fans can stream titles like 'Dead of Winter' on MGM+ and 'Ghostkeeper' on Prime Video, set during the holiday. These releases span genres, providing ample choices as winter viewing ramps up.