Netflix’s January 2026 slate highlights how past experiments are becoming routine. Bridgerton Season 4 once again rolls out in two parts, releasing in late January and February, a strategy designed to stretch subscriptions and curb churn, even if its long-term value remains debatable.
Additionally, viewers will get Season 2 of WWE: Unreal, a new adaptation of an Agatha Christie work, and the highly anticipated reunion of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
Here are the top five Netflix titles premiering in January this year.
5. WWE: Unreal Season 2 (January 20)
Season 2 of WWE: Unreal premieres on Netflix on January 20, 2026. This five-episode docuseries offers a deep dive into the road to SummerSlam 2025, blending writers’ room strategy with backstage match choreography. Directed by Chris Weaver, the season features a star-studded lineup including Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, and Becky Lynch. Fans can expect high-stakes drama and a reveal of shocking storylines that almost redefined the squared circle in 2025.
4. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials (January 15)
Written by Chris Chibnall, this fast-paced, three-part adaptation stars BAFTA winner Mia McKenna-Bruce as the inquisitive Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent. Set in 1925, the mystery unravels a murderous practical joke at a country house party. The stellar cast includes Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman in this witty, thrilling reimagining of the iconic novel.
3. His & Hers (January 8)
His & Hers is a seductive six-episode Netflix psychological thriller starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal. Based on Alice Feeney’s novel, the series follows an estranged couple, a reclusive news anchor and a detective, drawn into a chilling murder investigation in their Georgia hometown. As secrets emerge, viewers must decide who to trust in this twisty tale of loss and betrayal.
2. The Rip (January 16)
Reuniting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the explosive action thriller The Rip premieres on Netflix on January 16, 2026. Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film follows two Miami cops trapped in a safehouse with $24 million in seized cash. To claim the haul, they must survive a deadly overnight ordeal against external threats and each other. The high-stakes heist features a stacked supporting cast, including Steven Yeun and Sasha Calle.
1. Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 (January 29)
Bridgerton Season 4 arrives in early 2026, split into two parts, releasing on 29 January and 26 February. The new season centres on Benedict Bridgerton as he falls for Sophie Baek, a mysterious woman leading a double life. Blending fairy-tale romance with social reality, the season promises intrigue, masquerade drama, returning favourites, and new faces across the ton.
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