Netflix January 2026 Lineup: ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and a Wave of New Originals
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Netflix is set to kick off 2026 with a robust content slate, offering a mix of returning favorites and highly anticipated originals. From the Regency era drama of Bridgerton to the supernatural thrills of Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, the streaming giant aims to capture a wide audience in the new year.
january’s Blockbuster Releases
The new year begins with a bang as Ghostbusters: Answer the Call arrives on January 1st, prompting the question, “Who you gonna call?” Later in the month, on January 29th, fans can return to the world of high society with the latest season of Bridgerton. The film adaptation of Emily Henry’s popular novel, People We met on Vacation, will be available to stream starting january 9th. The streaming service is also catering to fans of reality television with the continuation of Love Is Blind: Germany and the ongoing series HIS & HERS.
A Moment of Remembrance and Content Rotation
january also brings a poignant note for fans of author Sophie Kinsella, who passed away on December 10th. Her beloved novel, Confessions of a Shopaholic, will be leaving the platform on January 16th. Netflix routinely rotates its content library, and a significant number of titles are scheduled to depart throughout the month, including popular films like The Hangover trilogy, Lost (Seasons 1-6), and Scarface.
Netflix Originals: A Diverse Offering
Netflix is bolstering its original programming in January 2026 with a diverse range of series. January 1st will see the release of Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Season 2), Love from 9 to 5, My korean Boyfriend, Run Away, and Time Flies. Further original content includes Land of Sin (January 2nd), Pokemon Horizons (Season 3 – Rising hope Part 1, January 6th), Marcello Hernández: American Boy (January 7th), Alpha Males (Season 4, January 9th), The Boyfriend (Season 2, January 13th), and Star Search (January 20th).
Expanding the Content Library: TV Shows and Movies
Beyond the originals, Netflix is adding a substantial collection of TV shows and movies throughout January. On January 1st, a wide array of films will become available, including 12 Years a Slave, Becky, Brüno, Colombiana, Dune, and Erin Brockovich. The month will also see the addition of several television series, such as The Following (Seasons 1-3) on January 2nd and Veronica Mars (Seasons 1-3) on january 14th.
leaving Netflix in January 2026
A considerable number of titles will be removed from Netflix in January 2026. The departure list includes a wide range of popular films, such as Aquaman and the Lost kingdom, Baby Driver, Crazy Rich Asians, The Goonies, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Several television series will also be removed, including House of Lies (Seasons 1-5) on January 23rd and Prison Break (Seasons 1-5) on January 23rd.
Netflix’s January 2026 lineup promises a compelling start to the year for subscribers, offering a blend of familiar favorites and exciting new content.
