What to Stream on Netflix This January 2026

Bridgerton is back, a new Agatha Christie mystery drops, and rom-com fans are eating well.

Netflix’s January lineup may be lighter than usual, but it still delivers some buzzy returns, fresh originals, and plenty of comfort-watch favorites—just in time for cozy nights in.

The Big Highlights

• Bridgerton: Season 4, Part 1 (Jan. 29)
  The regency romance returns, this time spotlighting Benedict Bridgerton and his masked-ball meet-cute with Sophie. The first four episodes arrive in January, with the rest landing in February.

• Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (Jan. 15)
  A stylish new mystery series set in 1920s England, following amateur sleuth Lady “Bundle” Brent as she investigates a murder at a country house party. Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Martin Freeman, and Helena Bonham Carter.

• People We Meet on Vacation (Jan. 9)
  Emily Henry’s beloved rom-com gets the Netflix treatment, starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader. Expect slow burns, unresolved tension, and emotional honesty.

• The Rip (Jan. 16)
  Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite in this action thriller about Miami cops who stumble upon millions in hidden cash—with predictable consequences.

Docs, Live Events & Reality

• Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Jan. 21)
  A true-crime documentary revisiting Elizabeth Smart’s 2002 abduction and survival.

• Skyscraper Live (Jan. 23)
  Free-solo climber Alex Honnold attempts a daring climb up one of Taipei’s tallest skyscrapers—live.

• Monday Night Raw (Weekly)
  WWE continues its live-streaming run on Netflix throughout the month.

Worth a Rewatch

January also brings back crowd favorites like Dune, District 9, Veronica Mars, Southland, Pitch Perfect, Free Solo, and Lost—perfect for background binges or full rewatches.

Leaving Soon—Watch These First

A big wave of titles exits on January 1, including The Goonies, Crazy Rich Asians, Mad Max: Fury Road, Scarface, Ocean’s 8, and Lost. If it’s been on your list, now’s the time.