Upcoming Entertainment Highlights: Bridgerton Season 4, American Idol Return, and Major Film Releases in Late January 2026

Bridgerton Season 4 Premieres This Week

The highly anticipated **fourth season of Bridgerton** debuts its first part on Netflix this Thursday, January 29, 2026. The second part follows on February 26, 2026, continuing the Regency-era romance series' popularity.[1][2]

Fans have eagerly awaited new episodes featuring the Bridgerton family's dramatic storylines and lavish productions.

American Idol Season 24 Launches January 26

**ABC's American Idol** returns for season 24 on January 26, bringing back the singing competition that has launched numerous careers. The show promises fresh talent and familiar judges.[1][2]

This marks a key highlight in early 2026 television programming for music enthusiasts.

Major Films Slated for February Release

"**Michael**", a biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as his uncle Michael Jackson, hits theaters on April 24, 2026. It explores the life of the King of Pop.[1]

"**The Devil Wears Prada 2**" reunites Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, scheduled for May 1, 2026 theaters.[1]

Additional February Movie Highlights

• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die: Science fiction film with Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, and Zazie Beetz, releasing February 13.[2]
• Wuthering Heights: Adaptation starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, also February 13.[2]

Reality TV Returns in February

**Below Deck Down Under** resumes in February, offering drama from yacht crew lives.[1][2]

**Celebrity Jeopardy! season 4** airs starting February 27, featuring stars competing in trivia.[1][2]

Euphoria Season 3 Set for April

The HBO series **Euphoria**, starring Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, returns for season 3 in April 2026. It continues to draw massive viewership with its intense storytelling.[1][2]

Streaming Franchises Launch in January

Streaming platforms bolster January 2026 lineups with franchise collections:

• James Bond Movie Collection on Netflix, January 15.[3]
• John Wick Chapters 1-3 on Max, January 1.[3]
• Indiana Jones Saga on Disney+, January 1.[3]
• Mission: Impossible Movies on Prime Video, January 1.[3]
• Hunger Games Series on Peacock, January 14.[3]

New streaming titles include **The Rip** on January 16, a crime thriller with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and **Stone Cold Fox** on January 9, starring Krysten Ritter and Kiefer Sutherland.[3]

Animated and Sci-Fi Projects

Meryl Streep voices the lead in Pixar’s **Hoppers**, an animal communication story, out March 6, 2026.[2]

**Project Hail Mary**, with Ryan Gosling, arrives March 20 as a space adventure.[2]

These releases signal a packed start to 2026's entertainment calendar, blending nostalgia, new blockbusters, and returning favorites for U.S. audiences.