Streaming Platforms Unveil January 2026 Lineups with Major Series Premieres and Celebrity Returns

Hulu Kicks Off 2026 with New Year's Specials and Fan Favorites

Hulu's January 2026 slate begins on **January 1** with the special premiere of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026, capturing the festive energy from the recent celebration.[1]

Additional arrivals include the complete second season of Global Soul Kitchen and first season of Million Dollar Zombie Flips, alongside Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes: Complete Season 3A and Red Eye (UK): Complete Season 2.[1]

• **January 4**: Bachelor in Paradise: Complete Season 9 arrives for reality TV enthusiasts.[1]
• **January 5**: Series premiere of Best Medicine.[1]
• **January 7**: High-profile returns with The Rookie: Season 8 Premiere and Will Trent: Season 4 Premiere, plus Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live (2025).[1]

Later highlights feature The Masked Singer: Season 14 Premiere on January 8 and American Idol: Season 9 Premiere on January 27.[1]

Netflix Delivers Bridgerton Return and WWE Action

Netflix launches 2026 on **January 1** with a robust library of classics like 12 Years a Slave, Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, and Dawn of the Dead.[2]

Key new content includes **Monday Night Raw: 2026** starting weekly from January 5, building excitement for wrestling fans.[2]

• **January 13**: The Boyfriend: Season 2 (JP).[2]
• **January 14**: The Queen of Flow: Season 3 (CO) and Veronica Mars: Seasons 1-3.[2]
• **January 20**: WWE: Unreal: Season 2 and Rizzoli & Isles: Seasons 1-7.[2]
• **January 27**: Stand-up special Mike Epps: Delusional.[2]
• **January 29**: Major event with Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1.[2]

These releases blend ongoing franchises with fresh episodes, catering to diverse audiences.[2]

Viaplay Brings Exclusive U.S. Premieres and International Dramas

Viaplay offers U.S. exclusives in January 2026, starting with Sport vs. Money, a four-episode series examining the clash between athletics and commerce.[3]

Spotlight drama Stayer, Season 1 launches on **January 15** with two episodes, followed weekly, featuring stars like Ardalan Esmaili and Eva Röse in a story of relationships and unpredictability.[3]

• Murdering Love: True crime series on deadly relationships, from an executive producer of Surviving R. Kelly.[3]
• The Beach Hotel, Seasons 1-4: Suspenseful resort mysteries by Camilla Läckberg.[3]
• Chaos: Dramedy about a morning show host's turbulent life.[3]

All titles include English subtitles for broader accessibility.[3]

Upcoming Films and Series Generate Buzz

Chris Pratt stars in Mercy, releasing **January 23, 2026**, where a detective faces an A.I. judge in a high-stakes trial.[5]

The Rip arrives on **January 16, 2026**, directed by Joe Carnahan and featuring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as Miami cops entangled in a cash seizure drama.[5]

Other notable mentions include Song Sung Blue with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, already generating acclaim for its musical tribute story.[5]