Netflix Launches Blockbuster January 2026 Entertainment Slate with Bridgerton Season 4, James Bond Films, and Emily Henry Adaptation

Netflix Kicks Off 2026 with Major Content Releases

Netflix is starting 2026 strong with a packed entertainment lineup featuring returning fan-favorite series, major film releases, and highly anticipated new originals set to premiere throughout January.[1]

Returning Series and Reality Television

Returning series are leading the charge this month. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment returns on January 7, continuing its tense social experiment format that sparked heavy discussion in its previous season.[1] Love Is Blind: Germany follows on January 8, expanding the global dating universe with new cultural dynamics and unpredictable outcomes.[1]

Sports entertainment fans will get another inside look when WWE: Unreal returns on January 20, lifting the curtain on creative decisions, backstage politics, and the business side of professional wrestling.[1]

Major Film Releases and Adaptations

January brings significant movie energy to the streaming platform. Ghostbusters: Answer the Call lands on January 1, giving subscribers a lighthearted supernatural option to kick off the year.[1] Book lovers should circle January 9 for People We Meet on Vacation, the long-awaited adaptation of Emily Henry's beloved romance novel.[1]

The film aims to capture the emotional push and pull that made the novel a bestseller, positioning it as an early standout for Netflix's 2026 film slate.[1] Additionally, Bob Marley: One Love arrives on January 12, bringing the music icon's story to subscribers.[1]

Expanded Catalog and Variety

Beyond the headliners, January fills out with volume and variety. Award winners like 12 Years a Slave, crowd pleasers like Pitch Perfect, and prestige favorites like Licorice Pizza all join the catalog.[1] Long-running series such as Southland and Rizzoli & Isles are also being added to the platform.[1]

Netflix is also saying goodbye to Confessions of a Shopaholic on January 16, making the early weeks the last chance to revisit the Sophie Kinsella adaptation.[1]

Additional January Releases

The streaming service continues to expand its offerings with The Following Seasons 1–3 arriving on January 3, along with 11.22.63 Limited Series on January 7.[1] Veronica Mars Seasons 1–3 premiere on January 14, bringing back the beloved detective series.[1]