January 2026 marks the start of the year with a packed slate that spans returning franchise titles, high-profile originals, live events, and a deep catalog refresh.
From new seasons of Bridgerton and Love Is Blind: Germany to buzzy originals like Can This Love Be Translated? and the debut of The Rip, Netflix’s January lineup balances global series, major films, and weekly live programming.
This January 2026 Netflix release schedule also includes long-running favorites arriving in full, from Veronica Mars and Southland to Rizzoli & Isles, alongside a notable wave of reality, sports, and documentary titles. Below is the full, date-by-date breakdown of everything coming to Netflix in January 2026, including series premieres, returning seasons, movies, and live events.
JANUARY 01
Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish: Season 2 – FAMILY
Up, down… lost, found! Whether they’re flying a kite or looking for lost treasure, Red and Blue’s ocean adventures are always the opposite of boring.
Love from 9 to 5 (MX) – SERIES
A hardworking employee and the boss’s charming son compete for the CEO position at a major underwear company, but romance threatens to sabotage them.
My Korean Boyfriend (BR) – SERIES
Five Brazilian women, each at a different stage of life and love, travel to South Korea and meet their crushes in this K-drama-inspired reality show.
Run Away (GB) – SERIES
James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones star in this twisting, turning adaptation of Harlan Coben’s bestseller about a father’s search for his runaway daughter.
Time Flies (AR) – SERIES
Fresh out of prison and low on options, two women run a fumigation business — until a shady client pulls them back into the life they fought to escape.
- 12 Years a Slave
- 30 Minutes or Less
- Becky
- Brüno
- Colombiana
- Conan the Destroyer
- Dawn of the Dead
- Despicable Me
- Despicable Me 2
- District 9
- Dune
- Erin Brockovich
- Falling Skies: Seasons 1-5
- Forever My Girl
- Free Solo
- Ghostbusters: Answer the Call
- Green Room
- Harry and the Hendersons
- Hellboy
- Johnny Mnemonic
- Just Go With It
- Lone Survivor
- Man on Fire
- Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
- My Girl
- Only the Brave
- Pitch Perfect
- Priscilla
- Twins
- Wild Things
JANUARY 02
Found: Seasons 1-2
Land of Sin (SE) – SERIES
When a teenager goes missing, a detective with personal ties to the case joins a tense investigation that reveals fierce loyalties and old family feuds.
JANUARY 03
The Following: Seasons 1-3
JANUARY 05
Monday Night Raw: 2026 – LIVE EVENT (weekly event)
WWE’s groundbreaking, Superstar-studded in-ring series delivers live action, drama and unmatched athleticism every week.
JANUARY 06
Pokémon Horizons: Season 3 – Rising Hope Part 1 (JP) – FAMILY
A year after the events in Laqua, Liko and Roy — joined by Dot and Ult — investigate a mysterious pink mist harming Pokémon across all regions.
JANUARY 07
11.22.63: Season 1
Marcello Hernández: American Boy – COMEDY SPECIAL
In his debut Netflix special, SNL’s Marcello Hernández shares his Latino roots, from unhinged family dance-offs to his mom’s unforgettable life lessons.
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment: Season 2 – SERIES
At an Arizona correctional facility, a sheriff implements a bold experiment to grant incarcerated men more agency in this eye-opening reality series.
JANUARY 08
HIS & HERS — NETFLIX SERIES
Two estranged spouses — one a cop, the other a news reporter — compete to solve a murder case in which each believes the other is a prime suspect.
Love Is Blind: Germany: Season 2 (DE) – SERIES
A new group of singles arrives for the ultimate dating experiment: finding true love and long-lasting commitment without being able to see each other.
JANUARY 09
Alpha Males: Season 4 (ES) – SERIES
The woes of masculinity continue as the four friends grapple with fatherhood, faith and AI lovers — while seeking a man cave with no constraints.
People We Meet on Vacation – FILM
Poppy’s a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.
Prodigal Son: Seasons 1-2
Stone Cold Fox
JANUARY 12
Monday Night Raw: 2026 – LIVE EVENT (weekly event)
WWE’s groundbreaking, Superstar-studded in-ring series delivers live action, drama and unmatched athleticism every week.
JANUARY 13
The Boyfriend: Season 2 (JP) – SERIES
In snowy Hokkaido, new friendships and romances unfold as a fresh group of men navigate first love, unrequited crushes and feelings left on ice.
JANUARY 14
The Queen of Flow: Season 3 (CO)
Love, music and a growing family have kept Yeimy and Charly busy in their years of peace — until a devastating event threatens to destroy it all.
Veronica Mars: Seasons 1-3
JANUARY 15
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (GB) – SERIES
When a lavish country house party ends in murder, a witty young aristocrat sets out to solve the mystery in this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel.
Bone Lake
Love Through a Prism (JP) – SERIES
In early 1900s London, a young Japanese woman enrolls in a famous art school, only to be surprised when rivalry with a gifted classmate becomes romance.
The Upshaws: Part 7 – SERIES
As Regina makes a run for office and Bennie’s garage falls on hard times, the Upshaws will always find a way to keep it real, loud and full of love.
To Love, To Lose (TR) – SERIES
A star-crossed romance seals the fate of two families when a woman trying to save her family restaurant falls for the surly heir of a debt collector.
JANUARY 16
Can This Love Be Translated? (KR) – SERIES
The emotions of a celebrity and her interpreter get lost in translation as they travel the world filming a TV show. Will love find its own language?
No Tail to Tell (KR) – SERIES
Southland: Seasons 1-5
The Rip – FILM
Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.
JANUARY 19
Monday Night Raw: 2026 – LIVE EVENT (weekly event)
WWE’s groundbreaking, Superstar-studded in-ring series delivers live action, drama and unmatched athleticism every week.
Sandokan: Season 1
JANUARY 20
Just a Dash: Seasons 1-3
Rizzoli & Isles: Seasons 1-7
Star Search – LIVE EVENT *NEW DATE*
Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. The iconic competition series returns for a new generation – live. The search is on.
WWE: Unreal: Season 2 – SPORTS SERIES
Wild plot twists. Larger-than-life personas. And a whole lot of drama. Go behind the scenes with the biggest Superstars and back into the writer’s room on the road to SummerSlam for Season 2 of WWE: Unreal. Participants for the upcoming season include Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Pat McAfee, Jelly Roll, R-Truth, Iyo Sky, Naomi, Chelsea Green, Penta, Lyra Valkyria.
JANUARY 21
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (GB) – DOCUMENTARY
In the early hours of June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, igniting one of the most intense and widely covered missing-person cases in American history. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart is a gripping documentary feature that takes viewers inside the real story — told in Elizabeth’s own words and through exclusive interviews with her family, investigators, and those closest to the case. Blending archival footage and never-before-seen material, the film traces the harrowing nine months of Elizabeth’s captivity at the hands of Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee. It explores the psychological and emotional toll on Elizabeth and her family, the relentless media attention, and the community’s tireless search for answers that recounts the indefatigable resolve to survive that kept Elizabeth alive, and her spirit strong — even 20 years later. The documentary not only revisits the events that shocked a nation but also spotlights Elizabeth’s journey of healing and her ongoing mission to inspire and protect others.
JANUARY 22
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (JP) – FILM
Iroha’s life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.
Finding Her Edge – SERIES
To save her family’s rink, a former skater returns to the ice with an exciting new partner while holding onto feelings for her old one — her first love.
JANUARY 23
Skyscraper Live – LIVE EVENT
World-famous free solo climber Alex Honnold attempts to ascend one of the planet’s tallest skyscrapers in a high-stakes live event from Taipei, Taiwan.
The Big Fake (IT) – FILM
An aspiring artist becomes a master forger for criminal gangs lurking in the underbelly of 1970s Rome in this drama film inspired by true events.
JANUARY 26
Monday Night Raw: 2026 – LIVE EVENT (weekly event)
WWE’s groundbreaking, Superstar-studded in-ring series delivers live action, drama and unmatched athleticism every week.
My Sesame Street Friends: My Sesame Music
JANUARY 27
Mike Epps: Delusional – COMEDY SPECIAL
Comedy superstar Mike Epps returns to the stage for his fifth Netflix stand-up special, Delusional. With his signature charm and sharp humor, Epps delivers a fresh set packed with big laughs and memorable moments, sharing hilarious and unfiltered stories of how a little delusion and a lot of hustle made him a star.
JANUARY 29
Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1 – SERIES
The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.
