New And Recent Movies Streaming: What I’m Excited To Watch Online In January 2026

So this is the new year, and there are so many new movies streaming. With the 2026 movie schedule officially underway, it will only be a matter of time before some of the best streaming services are flooded with new titles. But that isn’t all, as some of the best 2025 movies are also becoming available on all the major streamers (and VOD platforms), with even more on the way.

Below is a breakdown of all the new and recent movies streaming that have my attention in January 2025. From new Netflix releases like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s The Rip to Golden Globe nominees like The Smashing Machine and so much more, there’s a lot to be excited about this month. That said, here’s everything that has me stoked for streaming as we kick off the year…

New Movies Streaming By Platform

Overwhelmed by the massive list of streaming titles above? Well, don’t worry, because I’ve also put together a breakdown of the major streaming services and everything you can find on each of them. If you have Netflix but don’t subscribe to Disney+ or other platforms, this is going to be the way to go.

New Movies Streaming On Apple TV

Though it’s still going to be a while before folks with an Apple TV subscription will be able to watch Eternity streaming, the often-overlooked streamer does boast some great movies this month. There’s nothing new (not yet, anyway), but 2025 holdouts like F1, The Lost Bus, and The Family Plan 2 are all great options to kick off the year.

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New Movies Streaming On Disney+

There are a ton of new streaming shows coming to Disney+ in January, but the streamer will also become the home of Tron: Ares not long into the month. If you missed the Jared Leto-led techno-adventure film, then I have something you should check out with your Disney+ subscription. But don’t stop there, as there are some other great recently released movies available on the platform.

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New Movies Streaming On HBO Max

When it comes to new movies streaming in January 2026, an HBO Max subscription is going to give you the most bang for your buck. Not only can you still watch 2025 staples like Sinners, Weapons, and One Battle After Another, but this month will also see the arrival of The Smashing Machine and If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You, to name a few. Expect even bigger things as the year moves along.

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New Movies Streaming On Hulu

If you have a Hulu subscription, you can watch all kinds of new and recent movies streaming, like quirky 2025 hits The Life of Chuck and Together. The first month of 2026 will also boast some unmissable flicks, including Safe House and Twinless.

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New Movies Streaming On Netflix

Now that Stranger Things Season 5 has come and gone, a lot of us with a Netflix subscription are wondering what to do after leaving Hawkins for good. Well, the popular streaming platform is home to some truly amazing movies, with more on the way. With The Rip and People You Meet on Vacation coming to the platform very, very soon, we’re going to be having a good month with that signature ‘tudum” sound.

New Movies Streaming On Paramount+

I’ve gotten a lot of use out of my Paramount+ subscription over the years, and that’ll be no different this month. Though no new major releases have been announced at this time, I don’t think it’ll be like that all that much longer.

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New Movies Streaming On Peacock

A Peacock subscription has been a must for movie fans over the past few years, especially those who can’t get enough of Focus Features. If you somehow missed Bugonia last year, fear not, as the latest collaboration between Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos joined the Peacock library at the end of 2025.

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New Movies Streaming On Prime Video

Do you have an Amazon Prime subscription? If so, there are a couple of movies you’ll for sure want to check out this month. First, there’s the Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista buddy action comedy, The Wrecking Crew, which will debut on the platform later in the month. A few days later, we’ll see the emotional Preparation for the Next Life starring Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Bethiyar.

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New Movies Streaming On Starz

If you have Starz, make sure you check out all the new movies that call the platform home. Joining the likes of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina and Shadow Force this month are Americana and The Long Walk.

New Movies Streaming On VOD

Don’t want to wait for your favorite movies (or maybe those you missed on the big screen) to hit one of your go-to streaming services? You’ll have to pay a premium for the convenience of watching a movie early (some of these titles cost $25 on Amazon), but sometimes it’s totally worth it.

With all the major movies in theaters right now, it will only be a matter of time before we see the likes of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, and Wicked: For Good land on some of these big streaming services.