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 list gathers the biggest releases and overlooked gems arriving this month. From the sci-fi horror of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to the high‑octane action of Nobody 2 and the tense historical thriller Nuremberg, these picks reflect Netflix's strongest early‑2026 offerings. We've ranked the best new movies on netflix january 2026 with quick synopses, genre tags (horror, sci‑fi, thriller, action, adventure), and what to know about streaming availability so you can decide what to watch first. Scroll this listicle to find the top new movies on netflix january 2026 to stream, highlights like Sisu: Road to Revenge and Train Dreams, and practical tips for picking a movie by mood or viewing group.

Table of Contents

1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2. Anaconda
3. Nuremberg
4. War Machine
5. Nobody 2
6. Sisu: Road to Revenge
7. 28 Years Later
8. Train Dreams
9. Blue Moon
10. Merrily We Roll Along
11. How to Train Your Dragon
12. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
13. Jurassic World: Rebirth
14. Caught Stealing
15. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Year: 2026 | Rating: 7.4/10 | 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

2. Anaconda

Year: 2025 | Rating: 5.6/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: action, adventure, comedy

A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Tom Gormican

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Sisu: Road to Revenge

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

Genres: action, thriller, war

Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, "the man who refuses to die" dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Jalmari Helander

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Merrily We Roll Along

Year: 2025 | Rating: 7.2/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: musical

Spanning three decades, the turbulent relationship between a composer and his two lifelong friends, a writer and a lyricist and playwright.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Maria Friedman

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

Directed by: Dean DeBlois

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. 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

14. Caught Stealing

Year: 2025 | Rating: 6.8/10 | 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

15. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Year: 2026 | Rating: 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

Wrapping Up

This roundup gives you a fast way to explore new movies on netflix january 2026 across horror, sci‑fi, thriller, action and adventure, with concise notes on quality, viewer buzz, and best viewing fits—from 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to War Machine and Train Dreams. Each entry includes runtime, genre, and a brief take on critical reception so you can zero in on the best new movies on netflix january 2026 without sifting through the full catalog. Bookmark or share this page and check back often—the list is regularly updated as Netflix adds titles and adjusts regional availability. Want to explore more? Click through individual entries to check streaming availability in your region or leave a comment with your preferred genres for tailored recommendations.

Last updated: April 19, 2026