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The best movies to stream right now this January include Oscar contenders<\/b>, blockbuster thrillers<\/b>, and Emma Stone<\/b>‘s pitch-black comedy that’s finding massive success on Peacock<\/b>. From Dwayne Johnson<\/b>‘s transformative drama to Jared Leto<\/b>‘s digital thriller, streaming platforms are loaded with critically acclaimed films worth your time in 2026.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • The Smashing Machine<\/b> arrives January 23 on HBO Max<\/b> with Dwayne Johnson<\/b> earning career-best reviews for his UFC drama<\/li>\n
  • Bugonia<\/b>, featuring Emma Stone<\/b> as a pharmaceutical CEO, is already streaming on Peacock<\/b> with strong buzz heading into January<\/li>\n
  • The Rip<\/b> reunites Matt Damon<\/b> and Ben Affleck<\/b> for a Netflix<\/b> action thriller launching January 16<\/li>\n
  • Tron: Ares<\/b> with Jared Leto<\/b> debuts on Disney+<\/b> January 7 after its theatrical run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Oscar Contenders Dominating January Streaming<\/h2>\n

    January 2026 marks a turning point for awards season content, with two major A24 films<\/b> making their streaming debut on HBO Max<\/b> this month. The Smashing Machine<\/b> delivers Dwayne Johnson<\/b>‘s most transformative performance yet, playing real-life UFC fighter Mark Kerr<\/b> opposite director Benny Safdie<\/b>‘s signature style.<\/p>\n

    Rose Byrne<\/b>‘s powerhouse turn in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You<\/b> has thrust her into the best actress<\/b> conversation after winning honors from the New York Film Critics Circle<\/b> and National Board of Review<\/b>. The film arrives on HBO Max<\/b> January 30 as one of the platform’s biggest awards bets for 2026.<\/p>\n

    Emma Stone’s Pitch-Black Comedy Conquers Streaming<\/h2>\n

    Bugonia<\/b>, the latest collaboration between director Yorgos Lanthimos<\/b> and Emma Stone<\/b>, has become one of Peacock<\/b>‘s streaming success stories. The surreal sci-fi comedy debuted on the platform in late December and features Jesse Plemons<\/b> as a conspiracy theorist who kidnaps Stone<\/b>‘s sinister pharmaceutical CEO<\/b> under the impression that she’s an alien.<\/p>\n

    Despite earning only $40 million<\/b> at the worldwide box office, Variety<\/b> named Bugonia<\/b> the fourth best movie of 2025<\/b>. Film critic Owen Gleiberman<\/b> praised the film as “a violent, hate-fueled, thrillingly warped act of cinematic screw-tightening” with performances that “keep deepening their characters.” January offers the first full month of easy access for viewers discovering this twisted gem.<\/p>\n

    Blockbuster Thrillers and Action Films Headline Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Title<\/td>\nPlatform<\/td>\nRelease Date<\/td>\nKey Star<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tron: Ares<\/b><\/td>\nDisney+<\/td>\nJanuary 7<\/td>\nJared Leto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    The Rip<\/b><\/td>\nNetflix<\/td>\nJanuary 16<\/td>\nMatt Damon, Ben Affleck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    The Wrecking Crew<\/b><\/td>\nPrime Video<\/td>\nJanuary 28<\/td>\nDave Bautista, Jason Momoa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    The Smashing Machine<\/b><\/td>\nHBO Max<\/td>\nJanuary 23<\/td>\nDwayne Johnson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Tron: Ares<\/b> struggled at the box office with only $142 million<\/b> globally, but director Joachim R\u00f8nning<\/b>‘s digital thriller is built for the streaming experience. The film centers on two rival corporations<\/b> determined to bring digital creations<\/b> into the real world, with returning star Jeff Bridges<\/b> anchoring the ensemble.<\/p>\n

    The Rip<\/b> reunites Damon<\/b> and Affleck<\/b> in a Joe Carnahan<\/b>-directed action thriller about a team of Miami cops<\/b> who discover millions in cash in a stash house, only to see everything spiral into chaos. Steven Yeun<\/b>, Kyle Chandler<\/b>, and Sasha Calle<\/b> round out the supporting cast.<\/p>\n

    What’s New on Netflix, Hulu, and Other Platforms This January?<\/h2>\n

    Netflix<\/b> kicks off 2026 with the rom-com adaptation People We Meet on Vacation<\/b> (January 9), based on the bestselling novel that’s sold over 2 million copies<\/b>. The streaming service also brings back Paul Thomas Anderson<\/b>‘s Oscar-nominated Licorice Pizza<\/b> on January 16 alongside theatrical releases like Licorice Pizza<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Hulu<\/b> brings Twinless<\/b> on January 16, a twisty comedy from Sundance<\/b> breakout James Sweeney<\/b> that pairs him with Dylan O’Brien<\/b> as two strangers who meet at a bereavement support group. Prime Video<\/b> delivers both comedy and action, with Preparation for the Next Life<\/b> on January 30 and The Wrecking Crew<\/b> on January 28 showcasing the platform’s range.<\/p>\n

    \n“Lanthimos’s wild and woolly kidnap drama is a violent, hate-fueled, thrillingly warped act of cinematic screw-tightening.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Owen Gleiberman<\/b>, Variety Film Critic<\/p>\n

    Should you spend January catching up on 2025 releases or diving into fresh content?<\/h2>\n

    January traditionally serves as a dump month for theatrical releases, but this year rewards both approaches equally. Oscar season<\/b> has already begun, meaning films like One Battle After Another<\/b>, Frankenstein<\/b>, and Sinners<\/b> are now available on HBO Max<\/b> and Netflix<\/b> for those wanting to get ahead on awards conversation.<\/p>\n

    At the same time, fresh streaming originals<\/b> and day-and-date theatrical releases<\/b> ensure plenty of new content arrives this month. The key is choosing based on your mood: go for prestige and awards contention with The Smashing Machine<\/b> and Bugonia<\/b>, or grab pulse-pounding action with Tron: Ares<\/b> and The Rip<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • Variety<\/b> – Comprehensive January 2026 streaming guide with release dates and reviews<\/li>\n
    • Decider<\/b> – New Netflix releases and rankings for January 2026<\/li>\n
    • TheWrap<\/b> – Top 21 new movies streaming in January 2026 across all platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":32297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Emma Stone\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/8NwSfyYWIIUE1cI9Xhz92b0w7WD.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/54693\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dwayne Johnson\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/dKVK6FoCij8Rig8P5xbu8bK4EWC.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/18918\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jared Leto\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/lZaE3x8yxofNZ96xpthxuVXQxTM.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/7499\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jesse Plemons\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/og4I51GsuwohdPgoELOHVMMqMre.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/88124\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Rose Byrne\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/4Vd7w19asuBfUGgz0NIuQI5wxIA.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/9827\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Benny Safdie\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/9tp4PLNyYPNfCJOWBXPPalWIpnq.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/227564\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Yorgos Lanthimos\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/dvtv8eV1O8Fl385ctOu3sqO2PbD.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/122423\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Matt Damon\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/At3JgvaNeEN4Z4ESKlhhes85Xo3.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1892\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ben Affleck\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/aTcqu8cI4wMohU17xTdqmXKTGrw.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/880\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jeff Bridges\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/xms1RAY6q7Lzp7wNeRCB0kzhucn.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1229\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Joe Carnahan\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/e6cnnUqh6mGIjnRFI4xFc30AqVr.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/40223\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Steven Yeun\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/fOMFO2Xx4duzpNgS9Q5ytO44yGb.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/215055\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kyle Chandler\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/66n7XNj1dyYkzCBWR3Lq8Vz4PJ1.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3497\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sasha Calle\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/yLZY25AQOC2xKzsWqteyJTcWPK3.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2542319\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Paul Thomas Anderson\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/wKAs2LtLYSUzt3ZZ8pnxMwuEWuR.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4762\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"James Sweeney\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/gcfvtYBfxCvlBSowwiWlMRwE421.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1483302\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dylan O'Brien\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/xN3GdvIlqsR838gDoblhPH0numP.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/527393\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dave Bautista\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/snk6JiXOOoRjPtHU5VMoy6qbd32.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/543530\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jason Momoa\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/3troAR6QbSb6nUFMDu61YCCWLKa.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/117642\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Owen Gleiberman\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/989620\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mark Kerr\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/wheGJ30t4IeIr0FvejkA1pw1FCN.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/89473\"]},{\"@type\":\"Movie\",\"name\":\"The Smashing Machine\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/mPuBDGrVIBGOymBxR6rO3iIvBSe.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2025-10-01\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":6.536,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":333},\"description\":\"In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. 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