15 New Movies On Netflix January 2026

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

By WattaWatch Team• Published January 6, 2026• Updated March 22, 2026

Searching for new movies on netflix january 2026? From the period grit of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man to high-stakes action in War Machine and the return of Nobody 2, January's arrivals mix crime, drama and history. This listicle highlights the best new movies on netflix january 2026 to stream, with quick synopses, runtime notes, and why each film deserves attention. Whether you're hunting for the top new movies on netflix january 2026 or a standout drama like Frankenstein or a tense thriller such as 28 Years Later, you'll find genre tags and viewing tips for every pick. Read on for an authoritative, easy-to-scan guide to January's must-watch Netflix movies so you can queue the right film tonight.

Table of Contents

  1. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
  2. Nuremberg
  3. War Machine
  4. Train Dreams
  5. Blue Moon
  6. Nobody 2
  7. Frankenstein
  8. 28 Years Later
  9. The Bad Guys 2
  10. Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere
  11. Jurassic World: Rebirth
  12. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
  13. KPop Demon Hunters
  14. How to Train Your Dragon
  15. The Rip

1. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

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

Genres: crime, drama, history

During World War II, Tommy Shelby returns to a bombed Birmingham and becomes involved in secret wartime missions based on true events, facing new threats as he reckons with his past and rising national stakes.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Tom Harper


2. 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


3. War Machine

Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.4/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, sci-fi, thriller

On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Patrick Hughes


4. Train Dreams

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: drama

A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Clint Bentley


5. Blue Moon

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: biography, comedy, drama, history, music, romance

On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical, “Oklahoma!”

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Richard Linklater


6. 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


7. Frankenstein

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

Genres: drama, fantasy, horror, sci-fi

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Guillermo del Toro


8. 28 Years Later

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.6/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: horror, sci-fi, thriller

Twenty-eight years since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one member departs on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Danny Boyle


9. The Bad Guys 2

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: animation, action, adventure, comedy, crime, family, mystery

The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: JP Sans, Pierre Perifel


10. Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere

Year: 2026 | Rating: 7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: documentary

With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Adrian Choa


11. 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


12. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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

Genres: comedy, crime, drama, mystery, thriller

When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Rian Johnson


13. KPop Demon Hunters

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

Genres: animation, action, adventure, comedy, family, fantasy, music, musical

When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang


14. 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

Directed by: Dean DeBlois


15. The Rip

Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.8/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller

After a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a derelict stash house, trust frays as everything — and everyone — is called into question.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Joe Carnahan


Wrapping Up

This roundup delivers a curated mix of crime, drama, history, and thriller entries—from Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and War Machine to the pulse-pounding 28 Years Later—along with quick notes on quality, standout performances, and viewer fit. For quick reference, bookmark this list of new movies on netflix january 2026 and return as releases and regional availability change. We'll keep this list regularly updated with fresh content, ratings adjustments, and streaming availability notes so you always have the latest options. If you found this guide useful, share it, save it for later, or explore more detailed reviews and trailers on the page. Ready to watch? Check streaming availability and regional subtitles before you queue your top pick.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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