Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Rockin' Eve Hits Highest Ratings in Four Years as Netflix Unveils Packed January 2026 Entertainment Lineup

Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Rockin' Eve Dominates Ratings

ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest achieved its best viewership in four years, averaging 18.8 million viewers in the key 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. slot.[3]

The special outperformed competitors, peaking at over 30 million viewers at midnight during the Times Square ball drop, up from 29 million the previous year.[3]

Produced by Dick Clark Productions, the event solidified its position as the top New Year's Eve entertainment broadcast.[3]

Netflix January 2026 Release Schedule Highlights Major Returns and Premieres

Netflix kicks off 2026 with high-profile content, including Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 on January 29, drawing fans back to the Regency-era drama.[1][2]

WWE fans can catch Monday Night Raw: 2026 starting January 5, with weekly episodes, alongside WWE: Unreal Season 2 on January 20, offering backstage insights.[1][2]

Other notable additions include Love Is Blind: Germany Season 2 on January 8, expanding the dating show's global reach, and The Boyfriend Season 2 from Japan on January 13.[1][2]

Key Netflix Movies and Series Arriving This Week

Early January brings Ghostbusters: Answer the Call on January 1 and The Following Seasons 1-3 on January 3, providing supernatural action and thriller marathons.[1][2]

On January 9, People We Meet on Vacation, the adaptation of Emily Henry's romance novel, joins buzzy titles like Stone Cold Fox and Prodigal Son Seasons 1-2.[1][2]

  • January 7: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 and Marcello HernΓ‘ndez: American Boy special.[2]
  • January 12: Bob Marley: One Love (2024 film).[2]
  • January 14: The Queen of Flow Season 3 and Veronica Mars Seasons 1-3.[1][2]

Soap Opera Spoilers Tease Upcoming Drama

Daytime TV enthusiasts anticipate intense storylines, with The Bold and the Beautiful featuring Carter's proposal, Taylor's close moment, and Steffy's discovery on January 5.[3]

The Young and the Restless spoilers include an ominous message, Nick's control issues, and Sharon's counseling session on the same day.[3]

General Hospital builds tension with Laura's panic, Drew's celebration, Kristina's warning, and Valentin's shock, airing January 5 after a January 2 preview.[3]

Additional Streaming Highlights

Comedy arrives with Mike Epps: Delusional on January 27, while family content like My Sesame Street Friends: My Sesame Music drops January 26.[1]

Crime and procedural fans get Rizzoli & Isles Seasons 1-7 on January 20 and Alpha Males Season 4 on January 9.[1]

These releases position Netflix as a major player in early 2026 entertainment, blending returning favorites with fresh content amid strong broadcast TV performances.[1][2]

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