From the long-awaited finale of Stranger Things to the return of The Night Manager and bold new sci-fi and superhero releases, the streaming guide for January 2026 is packed with must-watch premieres.

It’s evidently clear, the new year begins with no shortage of high-profile streaming releases. The month brings blockbuster finales, prestige drama returns and ambitious new originals across the major platforms.

Whether you’re diving back into Hawkins, heading into the Grid, or craving explosive action and espionage, our streaming guide to January 2026 enforces what you may want add to your watchlist.

1 January

Stranger Things 5: The Finale
Platform: Netflix

The global phenomenon reaches its conclusion as the story returns to a Hawkins under lockdown. With Eleven in hiding and Vecna still at large, the entire group unites for one final mission. Expect high stakes, emotional farewells and answers fans have been waiting years for as the series draws to a close.

7 January

Tron: Ares
Platform: Disney+

The Tron universe expands with this ambitious new chapter. Tron: Ares follows a highly advanced Program sent from the digital world into the real one on a dangerous mission — marking humanity’s first direct encounter with A.I. beings. Slick visuals and big sci-fi ideas are firmly on the menu. Starring: Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeff Bridges.

9 January

Jurassic World Rebirth
Platform: HBO Max

The Jurassic World saga evolves once again as an extraction team is dispatched to retrieve prehistoric DNA with the potential to deliver life-saving benefits to humanity. As expected, the mission doesn’t go to plan. Blending blockbuster action with ethical dilemmas, this new instalment promises a fresh take on the franchise. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali. Also available on HBO on 10 January at 9pm.

11 January

The Night Manager – Season 2
Platform: Prime Video

Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine in the long-awaited follow-up to the hit espionage thriller. Now living under a new identity in London, Pine is pulled back into the shadows when a chance encounter leads him towards a deadly Colombian arms operation. With shifting loyalties, political intrigue and international stakes, this second season promises a darker, more volatile chapter.

19 January

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Platform: HBO Max

Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, this HBO original follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, as they travel across Westeros. With the Targaryens still on the Iron Throne and the memory of dragons lingering, the series blends classic adventure with political danger — offering a more intimate, character-driven return to George R.R. Martin’s world.

20 January

WWE: Unreal – Season 2
Platform: Netflix

The behind-the-scenes docuseries returns, lifting the curtain once again on the high-pressure world of professional wrestling. Season two goes deeper into the rivalries, creative decisions and personal sacrifices that shape life inside WWE, offering fans an unfiltered look beyond the ring.

28 January

Wonder Man
Platform: Disney+

This offbeat superhero series puts the spotlight on Simon Williams, an aspiring actor struggling to break through in Hollywood. After crossing paths with washed-up performer Trevor Slattery, Simon finds himself chasing a potentially life-changing role in a superhero reboot. Blending showbiz satire with comic-book roots, Wonder Man offers a fresh angle on the genre. Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley.

28 January

The Wrecking Crew
Platform: Prime Video

This action-comedy pairs Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as estranged half-brothers forced back together following their father’s mysterious death. Set against the backdrop of Hawaii, the film combines explosive set-pieces with family drama as the duo uncover a conspiracy that threatens to tear them apart.