15 New Movies On Netflix January 2026

Explore our hand-picked selection of 15 titles. Ratings, reviews, and streaming options included.

If you're searching for new movies on netflix january 2026, this curated list brings together the month's most talked-about arrivals and hidden gems to help you plan your next watch. Expect films ranging from the tear-jerking historical biopic Hamnet and intimate romance Voicemails for Isabelle to the heartwarming adaptation Remarkably Bright Creatures — all chosen for strong storytelling and standout performances. We'll highlight the best new movies on netflix january 2026 with genre tags, short synopses, and quick reasons to press play so you can sort picks by mood or interest. This listicle covers biography, drama, history, romance and comedy and points out runtime, ratings, and streaming availability. Read on for the top new movies on netflix january 2026 to stream this month and find the perfect film for your next night in.

Table of Contents

1. Hamnet
2. Voicemails for Isabelle
3. Bugonia
4. Song Sung Blue
5. Remarkably Bright Creatures
6. Little Brother
7. Dead Man's Wire
8. Office Romance
9. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
10. Maternal Instinct
11. How to Train Your Dragon
12. Apex
13. Nuremberg
14. Jurassic World: Rebirth
15. Nobody 2

1. Hamnet

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, drama, history, romance

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Chloé Zhao

2. Voicemails for Isabelle

Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, drama, romance

A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Leah McKendrick

3. Bugonia

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.4/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, sci-fi

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos

4. Song Sung Blue

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, drama, history, music, musical

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Craig Brewer

5. Remarkably Bright Creatures

Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, drama

Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Olivia Newman

6. Little Brother

Year: 2026 | Rating: 5.4/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy

A tightly wound realtor's picture-perfect life gets an extreme makeover when his lovably chaotic "little brother" suddenly reappears.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Matt Spicer

7. Dead Man's Wire

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.4/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, crime, drama, history, thriller

In 1977, former real estate developer Tony Kiritsis puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

8. Office Romance

Year: 2026 | Rating: 5.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, romance

Jackie, President and CEO of Air Cruz, runs a tight ship in her business, including a rigid anti-fraternization policy for all her employees, which is severely tested when a sexy new lawyer begins working for her.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Ol Parker

9. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.2/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: horror, sci-fi, thriller

Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Nia DaCosta

10. Maternal Instinct

Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: documentary, crime

Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Jessica Dimmock

11. How to Train Your Dragon

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, family, fantasy

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

Available on: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

Directed by: Dean DeBlois

12. Apex

Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.1/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, thriller

A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur

13. Nuremberg

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.4/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, drama, history, thriller, war

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: James Vanderbilt

14. Jurassic World: Rebirth

Year: 2025 | Rating: 5.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, adventure, sci-fi, thriller

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora's operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Gareth Edwards

15. Nobody 2

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, comedy, crime, thriller

Former assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a nostalgic vacation to a small-town theme park, only to be pulled back into violence when they clash with a corrupt operator, a crooked sheriff, and a ruthless crime boss.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto

Wrapping Up

This roundup of new movies on netflix january 2026 delivers a wide mix of genres — biography, drama, history, romance and comedy — with quick ratings, streaming notes and what makes each title worth your time. From the haunting period detail of Hamnet and the subtle warmth of Song Sung Blue to the suspense of Dead Man's Wire and the charm of Office Romance, there's quality storytelling for every viewer. Bookmark or share this list and check back often: we update it regularly as Netflix refreshes its catalog so you'll always see the latest additions and removals. Explore each entry's streaming availability and runtime to plan your next watch, and leave a comment or subscribe for tailored recommendations. Return for updates throughout January 2026 to keep your watchlist full and discover more great titles.

Last updated: July 12, 2026