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TV & Movies Releases - January 2026

by: BTM - Sun, 04 Jan 2026

January 2026 opens with a bold slate of TV and movie releases, ranging from large-scale sequels and prestige dramas to intimate thrillers and returning favourites. From post-apocalyptic worlds and psychological tension to romance, sport and family-friendly storytelling, the month’s releases reflect a diverse entertainment landscape shaped by ambition, emotion and spectacle.

GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION
Starring Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis, this sequel picks up five years after a catastrophic comet strike reshaped civilisation. Forced out of the relative safety of their Greenland bunker, the Garrity family must cross a fractured, lawless world in search of a future. Bleak, emotionally charged and scale-driven, Migration shifts the franchise from survival thriller to post-apocalyptic odyssey.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE
Directed by Nia DaCosta, this bold continuation of the universe created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reframes the apocalypse entirely. Featuring Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams and Jack O’Connell, the story suggests that the infected are no longer humanity’s greatest threat. Instead, the moral decay of survivors proves far more unsettling, pushing the franchise into darker, more psychological territory.

PRIMATE
What begins as a sun-drenched escape quickly descends into terror in this visceral survival horror. Featuring Jessica Alexander, Johnny Sequoyah and Oscar winner Troy Kotsur, Primate explores fear at its most instinctive. Isolated, hunted and forced to rely on raw survival instincts, the film delivers tension through atmosphere rather than excess, making it one for genre purists.

GIANT
Inspired by the extraordinary real-life rise of British-Yemeni boxing icon Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, Giant stars Mena Massoud alongside Amir El-Masri and Pierce Brosnan. From humble beginnings to global fame, the film focuses not only on raw talent, but on the discipline, mentorship and belief that shaped a world champion. A grounded, character-led sports drama with emotional weight.

NO OTHER CHOICE
Led by Lee Byung-hun, with Son Ye-jin and Park Hee-soon, this Korean thriller offers a stark portrait of modern desperation. After losing his job and sense of self-worth, a veteran paper mill manager spirals into violence. Cold, controlled and deeply unsettling, the film critiques economic pressure and masculine identity with precision.

BRIDGERTON (SEASON 4, PART 1)
The lavish Regency drama returns, ushering in a new chapter of scandal, desire and shifting social power. Starring Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley, the series leans further into emotional stakes as fresh alliances form and long-simmering tensions rise. Expect sumptuous costumes, sharp dialogue and the indulgent visual flair that continues to define the franchise.

PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
This romantic adaptation explores how friendship evolves when love arrives quietly, awkwardly and at the wrong moment. Starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, the film follows two longtime friends whose shared history complicates their feelings as life pulls them in different directions. Warm, character-driven and emotionally observant, it is a romance shaped more by timing than grand gestures.

WWE: UNREAL (SEASON 2)
The second season dives deeper into the backstage realities of professional wrestling, lifting the curtain on the personalities behind the spectacle. Featuring WWE stars including John Cena, Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, the series balances high-octane performance with personal struggle, creative pressure and the relentless demands of life in the spotlight.

PLAYDATE WITH WINNIE THE POOH (SEASON 3)
A fresh set of short episodes continues the series’ focus on friendship, imagination and emotional learning. Featuring beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie the Pooh, Piglet and Tigger, the season is designed to support early social development through calm storytelling, simple lessons and reassuring familiarity.

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE
The action-packed sequel joins the Disney+ catalogue, bringing darker humour and frenetic energy to the platform through licensed content. Starring Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson and Michelle Williams, the film escalates the symbiotic chaos as Venom faces his most dangerous adversary yet.