Netflix 2026 Movies Preview: Beyond the January Slate

Following its January 2026 lineup announcement—which included early-year films like 'People We Meet on Vacation' (Jan. 9) and 'The Rip' (Jan. 16) starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon—Netflix has revealed more original movies for later in 2026. The expanded slate features high-profile stars such as Cillian Murphy, Charlize Theron, and Brad Pitt, spanning thrillers, adaptations, and franchises.

Netflix's 2026 film roster builds on the winter starters with ambitious projects across genres, emphasizing star power and adaptations. While exact dates for some remain TBA and subject to change, confirmed highlights include:

Ben Affleck's directorial effort 'Animals,' a crime thriller where he plays a mayoral candidate dealing with his son's kidnapping, co-starring Gillian Anderson.

'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' on March 6 (theaters) and March 20 (Netflix), with Cillian Murphy returning as Thomas Shelby alongside Rebecca Ferguson, directed by Tom Harper.

'Apex' on April 24, a survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.

Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew' in theaters November 26, featuring Emma Mackey as the White Witch.

Anticipated TBA titles: 'Enola Holmes 3' with Millie Bobby Brown, 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth' starring Brad Pitt, and Kevin Hart's comedy '72 Hours.'

This star-driven lineup highlights Netflix's ongoing commitment to diverse, high-stakes cinema.

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