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 will help you find the best releases to stream this month. From Train Dreams (2025) and The Rip (2026) to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), we spotlight standout releases and hidden gems among the best new movies on netflix january 2026 2026. Expect concise summaries, genre tags, and quick viewing notes covering drama, action, crime, mystery, and thriller picks so you can prioritize what to watch. This listicle highlights the top new movies on netflix january 2026 to stream, with recommendations based on tone, pacing, and who’ll enjoy each film. Read on to discover titles to add to your queue right now.

Table of Contents

1. Train Dreams
2. The Rip
3. How to Train Your Dragon
4. 28 Years Later
5. Frankenstein
6. Caught Stealing
7. Honey Don't!
8. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
9. People We Meet on Vacation
10. The Perfect Neighbor
11. Queen of Chess
12. M3GAN 2.0
13. Heart Eyes
14. KPop Demon Hunters
15. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

1. 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

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. 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

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. 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

6. 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

7. Honey Don't!

Year: 2025 | Rating: 5.2/10 | Type: Movie

Genres: comedy, crime, mystery, thriller

Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator, delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Ethan Coen

8. 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

9. People We Meet on Vacation

Year: 2026 | Rating: 6.6/10 | 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

10. 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

11. Queen of Chess

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

Genres: documentary, biography

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Rory Kennedy

12. M3GAN 2.0

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

Genres: action, sci-fi, thriller

After the underlying tech for M3GAN is stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, M3GAN's creator Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Gerard Johnstone

13. Heart Eyes

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

Genres: comedy, horror, mystery, romance

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Available on: Netflix

Directed by: Josh Ruben

14. 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

15. 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

Wrapping Up

This roundup of new movies on netflix january 2026 delivers a wide mix of genres—from tense thrillers and character-driven drama to smart crime and mystery entries—along with quick notes on quality and viewing fit. We’ve included critical context, audience takeaways, and standout titles like Frankenstein (2025) and Caught Stealing (2025) so you can pick what matches your mood. Bookmark or share this post and check back often: the list is regularly updated as Netflix adds or rotates titles. To confirm current availability and get cast or runtime details, explore each entry’s streaming info and related recommendations. Want more picks? Return for fresh updates and deeper recommendations.

Last updated: February 15, 2026