27 Of The Best New Movies On Netflix In January To Kick Off Your 2026 Watchlist

The Best New Movies On Netflix To Watch: January 2026

Netflix is ringing in the new year with enough freshly-added movies to fill your watchlist for the entire month (if not longer), from originals like the film adaptation of Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation to the return of blockbusters we already know and love, including Skyfall and Dawn of the Dead.

With so many new additions, though, comes a lot of decision-making. So, we've narrowed down the list to highlight the absolute best new movies available to stream on Netflix in January 2026, including a little something for everyone in your household:

2.

The James Bond franchise (1963-2021)

4.

Marcello Hernández: American Boy (2026)

7.

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

9.

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

11.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)

12.

12 Years a Slave (2013)

14.

Just Go With It (2011)

15.

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983)

17.

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (2026)

20.

Erin Brockovich (2000)

21.

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016)

22.

30 Minutes or Less (2011)

23.

Forever My Girl (2018)

26.

Only the Brave (2017)

Which movies are you most excited for this month? Tell us in the comments below!