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 listicle curates the freshest titles added to Netflix this month. From intimate dramas like Train Dreams (2025) to high-stakes thrillers such as The Rip (2026) and crowd-pleasers like People We Meet on Vacation (2026), there’s something for every mood. We rank the best new movies on netflix january 2026, spotlighting standout performances, runtime, and which picks are worth streaming first. Expect a concise, genre-spanning guide covering drama, action, crime, mystery, and thriller recommendations, plus quick tips on new movies on netflix january 2026 to stream right away.

Table of Contents

1. Train Dreams
2. The Rip
3. Frankenstein
4. 28 Years Later
5. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
6. People We Meet on Vacation
7. The Big Fake
8. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
9. The Perfect Neighbor
10. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
11. Caught Stealing
12. KPop Demon Hunters
13. Jay Kelly
14. Cover-Up
15. A House of Dynamite

1. Train Dreams

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.6/10 | 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

2. 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

3. Frankenstein

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.5/10 | 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

4. 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

5. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.4/10 | 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

6. People We Meet on Vacation

Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: romance

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.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Brett Haley

7. The Big Fake

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

Genres: drama, history

Rome, 1970s. When Toni arrives in the city with the dream of becoming a great artist. But his hunger for life, destiny and perhaps even History will lead him to become the greatest of all forgers.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Stefano Lodovichi

8. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: drama, fantasy, romance

Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Kogonada

9. The Perfect Neighbor

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.1/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: documentary, crime, drama, thriller

Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Geeta Gandbhir

10. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.7/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: documentary, crime

Elizabeth Smart's harrowing abduction at 14 from her family's Utah home unfolds through her own words and never-before-seen material.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Benedict Sanderson

11. Caught Stealing

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.9/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, thriller

Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of late 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

12. KPop Demon Hunters

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.5/10 | 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

13. Jay Kelly

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

Genres: comedy, drama

Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Noah Baumbach

14. Cover-Up

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

Genres: documentary

Seymour Hersh has been at the front lines of political journalism in the United States. Hersh's breakthrough reportage has brought to the public's attention many of the most damning constitutional wrongdoings and cover-ups.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Mark Obenhaus, Laura Poitras

15. A House of Dynamite

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

Genres: drama, thriller

When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow

Wrapping Up

This roundup gives you a curated mix of genres and quality picks — from character-driven dramas and tense crime thrillers to lighter fare — with quick notes on why each film earns a place on your list. By highlighting ratings, standout performances, and streaming ease, we make it simple to decide which new movies on netflix january 2026 belong on your watchlist. Bookmark or share this page and check back regularly: the list is updated as Netflix adds or rotates titles so you don’t miss new arrivals. Ready to explore more? Follow the links to verify streaming availability and return for fresh recommendations and our picks for the top new movies on netflix january 2026.

Last updated: January 25, 2026