#ReadySetBinge: 15 New OTT Unmissable Movies & Series Dropping In January 2026

Two best friends and multiple holidays! People We Meet On Vacation is a story of Poppy and Alex, and how they get to do whatever they want on their vacations as opposed to living by society. A disastrous trip in Croatia changes everything, but do they have what it takes to get back in the rhythm? Based on Emily Henry's popular novel, this movie will make you think like never before. 

Release Date: 9 January 

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Tom Blyth, Emily Bader, Lucien Laviscount

Genre: Romance

Before you dismiss this one because it seems like a work romance situation, please know it's office romance, but not the kind you expect. Classic workplace drama with a romantic twist, the story follows Graciela, an ambitious, driven worker and Mateo, the son of the current CEO. The two compete to be the next CEO of the company, but the obvious' opposites attract' attraction between them makes things intense. 

Release Date: 1 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Ana Gonzalez Bello, Diego Klein, Isabella Arroyo

Genre: Rom-Com

It's an Agatha Christie murder mystery, and it doesn't get better than this. Set in England in 1925, it is about a party in an old country house that turns murderous when one of the guests dies. A young aristocrat, Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, acts as a detective and investigates the murder as suspects lie and hidden truths come to light. It's suspense-packed with classic Christie's magic.

Release Date: 15 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman

Genre: Mystery, Historical drama

Based on the journey of Superintendent Arjun Meena (Emraan Hashmi) and his elite customs team as they tackle large-scale airport smuggling, the show is a thrilling crime series. With a global crime boss, intense tactics, internal system pressure and moral conflicts, the show promises to take you on a ride of emotions. Fun fact: it's created by Neeraj Pandey, so the series focuses on realistic operations and intelligence.

Release Date: 14 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Anurag Sinha, Anuja Sathe, Amruta Khanvilkar

Genre: Crime Thriller

A story about a Brooklyn teacher, Gordon, and his Quebecois chef girlfriend, Sophie, French Girl, is one of the cutest rom-coms to be released in January 2026. From cultural clashes to a super jealous ex-lover trying to sabotage their relationship, moving to Sophie's hometown may not have been their wisest decision. Will they survive? Guess you'll find out for yourself.

Release Date: 1 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Zach Braff, Evelyne Brochu

Genre: Rom-com

Inspired by the true story of an ambitious painter, Toni Chichiarelli, this one will make you think about life. An Italian crime drama, it follows how Chichiarelli turned from a '70s painter to a notorious art forger who gets entangled with criminals. What's more? A deep scene of Italy's political secrets emerges from his counterfeit masterpieces, blurring the lines between art, crime, and history.

Release Date: 23 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Pietro Castellitto , Giulia Michelini

Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller

After a string of Bridgerton siblings finding love, it's time for Benedict Bridgerton to find love in this upcoming season. Expect classic Bridgerton features and characters, but with a Cinderella-esque twist this time. Benedict falls for a mysterious' Lady in Silver' at his mother's masquerade ball, only to realise she's a maid in disguise. What follows is a strong conflict of class divides, societal expectations and his true feelings.

Release Date: 29 January 

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha

Genre: Period Drama, Romance

A classic '80s film, Twins tells the story of two brothers who had an adventurous start to life. Separated at birth by a bizarre science experiment, ultra-disciplined, kind-hearted Julius discovers he has a street-smart, fast-talking twin brother, Vincent. When the unlikely pair reunite, their opposite personalities collide, sending them on a funny, heartfelt road trip to uncover their past.

Release Date: 14 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito

Genre: Comedy

At this point, if you still haven’t watched Dhurandhar in theatres, or swooned over Akshaye Khanna’s swaggy entry, Ranveer’s bulked-up look and performance, and basically the entire cast, society may or may not accept you. But no stress. If hardcore action on the big screen isn’t your thing, you can catch it on Netflix at the end of this month. Even better, if the fight scenes get too much, you can always 10-second-skip your way through and still know exactly what the internet chaos is about. Trust us, it’s hyped for all the right reasons!

Release Date: 30 January

Streaming On: Netflix

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun

Genre: Action, Crime

Follow My Voice feels like a cosy, light-hearted romance you read while bundled up in chilly weather. It follows Klara, who’s going through a health crisis, and the one thing that keeps her going is a radio show called Follow My Voice. Slowly, she finds herself falling for the voice behind the mic, a man she’s never met (only heard), and begins to wonder if those fluttery butterflies are enough to shush her fears and finally step back out into the world.

Release Date: 2 January

Streaming On: Prime Video

Cast: Berta Castañé, Jae Woo Yang, Claudia Traisac, Nuno Gallego

Genre: Drama, Romance

Beast Games Season 1 didn’t just break records, it smashed them! So, of course, Season 2 is set to do the same. This time, a staggering $5,000,000 prize is on the line, yes, enough for someone to retire, and retire well. Created by Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, this reality competition brings together 100 of the strongest and smartest players to go head-to-head in challenges that push the limits of strength, intelligence, and strategy.

Release Date: 7 January

Streaming On: Prime Video

Cast: Jimmy Donaldson, Karl Jacobs, Chandler Hallow

Genre: Reality Competition Show

The Night Manager is back with another nail-biting sequel! This time, Jonathan Pine’s new mission takes him to Colombia, where he’s entangled with a deadly arms dealer, Teddy Dos Santos, and his <dangerously> charming associate, Roxana Bolanos. Will he manage to stop the plot in time, or will this be the mission that slips through his fingers?

LBB Tip: If you’re in the mood for a pure desi take, there’s also the Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager, starring Aditya Roy Kapur, and you’re going to love what you see (insert: wink eye emoji).

Release Date: 11 January

Streaming On: Prime Video

Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Camila Morrone, Diego Calva

Genre: Action, Drama

If you’re into sports dramas, LBW: Love Beyond Wicket is a solid pick this month. It’s about Rangan, a once-great cricketer who’s kind of hit rock bottom and ends up coaching a bunch of misfit kids at a struggling academy. He’s trying to fix the place up, but he’s also trying to fix himself along the way, and cricket becomes that second chance.

LBB Tip: If Sitaare Zameen Par made you emotional, this one has that same soft feel. Pretty good chance you’ll end up loving it too!

Release Date: 1 January

Streaming On: JioHotstar

Cast: Vikranth, Niyathi Kadambi, Theni Murugan

Genre: Sports drama

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a prequel to Game of Thrones, set about 90 years earlier. It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk), an honest, slightly awkward hedge knight, and his young squire as they wander through Westeros during the Targaryen dynasty. This one’s not about giant wars and dragons every five minutes; it is more character-driven and grounded, with stories focused on everyday people.

Release Date: 19 January

Streaming On: JioHotstar

Cast: Peter Claffey, Finn Bennett, Dexter Sol Ansell

Genre: Drama

If partition literature always leaves you wanting to know more, Freedom at Midnight is absolutely worth watching. Season two picks up the story of India’s turbulent independence and keeps going, not just up to the moment we got freedom, but into what came after. It doesn’t shy away from the tough parts either, like the aftermath of partition, the refugee crisis, lines being drawn on maps, and the very real, very painful human stories behind it all. It’s heavy, but it really stays with you.

Release Date: 9 January

Streaming On: SonyLIV

Cast: Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla

Genre: Historical, Political Drama