What’s Coming to Netflix This Month and What’s Leaving

As 2026 begins, streaming platforms are refreshing their catalogues with new content, and Netflix is no exception. “Netflix’s January offerings include Oscar-winning dramas, animated favourites, and trendy franchises.” However, to make space for the new releases, some beloved films and series are set to leave the platform. Below, we break down the major additions and removals for January 2026.

Notable Additions on Netflix in January 2026

12 Years a Slave

Steve McQueen’s historical drama, 12 Years a Slave, tells the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man kidnapped into slavery in the Southern USA. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael Fassbender, and Benedict Cumberbatch. It won Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2014 Oscars.

Dawn of the Dead

Zack Snyder’s 2004 remake of the 1978 zombie classic features survivors trapped in a mall during a zombie outbreak. The film stars Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Mekhi Phifer, and Ty Burrell, blending action, suspense, and social horror.

Despicable Me

The animated hit that introduced the Minions, starring Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Kristen Wiig, and Miranda Cosgrove, launched a global franchise and earned BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

District 9

This 2009 sci-fi film, shot in mockumentary style, explores segregation, corporate exploitation, and xenophobia through an alien invasion in South Africa. It received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

Dune

The 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa. The first installment won six Oscars, including Best Visual Effects.

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life

The last film featuring the iconic Monty Python cast delivers absurdist comedy across life’s milestones, earning critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination.

Pitch Perfect

The musical comedy starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson inspired sequels and spin-offs, with an enduring soundtrack featuring a cappella pop hits.

Priscilla

Sofia Coppola’s film explores Priscilla Presley’s life and early romance with Elvis, starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi. The film holds an 84% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Twins

The 1988 comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito remains an ’80s classic for its quirky premise and comic chemistry.

Bridgerton – Season 4

The Regency-era hit returns with Season 4, centering on Benedict Bridgerton’s quest for love, with new storylines and characters enriching the series.

Titles Leaving Netflix in January 2026

Netflix will bid farewell to several iconic titles this month, including:

• All Seasons of The Big Bang Theory
• All Seasons of Friends
• Fantastic Beasts Trilogy
• Harry Potter Saga (all 8 films)
• Matilda
• Jaws
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
• Oppenheimer

• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Other departing titles include family favourites, classics, and long-running series, marking the end of an era for some beloved Netflix content.

List of Key Additions and Departures

Netflix’s daily updates in January 2026 feature dozens of new arrivals and departures. Major additions include Becky, Colombiana, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, Pitch Perfect, Wild Things, and Veronica Mars (Seasons 1–3). Departures include Ace Ventura, Paddington 2, Rick and Morty, Superbad, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.