The new year brings a fresh wave of entertainment to Netflix as the streaming giant unveils its January 2025 lineup. With an exciting selection of titles across various genres, there’s something for everyone to dive into, from binge-worthy series to blockbuster films. Whether you’re craving thrilling adventures, heartfelt dramas, or laugh-out-loud comedies, this month’s additions promise to kick off 2025 in style.

YOUR TOP PICK THIS MONTH

Back in Action (Film)
Launch date: January 17

Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Matt and Emily (Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz) find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

EXCITING WATCH-OUTS

Cunk on Life (Film)
Launch date: January 2

Deadpan documentarian Philomena Cunk confounds philosophers and academics in her quest to understand the meaning of life in this feature-length special.

American Primeval (Series)
Launch date: January 9

A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West.

Asura (Series)
Launch date: January 9

In 1970s Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father’s affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.

SAKAMOTO DA YS (Series)
Launch date: January 11

Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

IT’S COMEBACK SEASON!

My Happy Marriage: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: January 6

As their relationship blossoms, the young couple face new challenges as Miyo meets Kiyoka’s parents and ominous conspirators threaten their peace.

XO, Kitty: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: January 16

Kitty returns to Seoul ready for a fresh start, but her plan for a drama-free semester fizzles fast amid new faces, messy crushes and family secrets.

The Night Agent: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: January 23

The hunt for a CIA agent accused of leaking secrets puts Peter and Rose in the crosshairs of a ruthless intelligence broker and a deadly war criminal.

The Recruit: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: January 30

A new graymail case sends Owen to Seoul, where a spy threatens to leak U.S. secrets unless the CIA assists him on a dangerous personal mission.

REEL REVELATIONS

SPRINT Part 2 (Sports Series)
Launch date: January 1

Fueled by speed and determination, the world’s top sprinters gather in Paris, ready to break records and compete for Olympic gold.

Selling The City (Series)
Launch date: January 3

A team of stylishly savvy New York real estate agents hustle to seal multimillion-dollar deals while stirring up drama in this soapy reality series.

Dubai Bling: Season 3 (Series)
Launch date: January 8

With friends like these, who needs enemies? Dubai’s most dysfunctional and lavish friendship circle is back as the drama unfolds in the latest season.

MORE FOR YOUR MUST-WATCH LIST

Missing You (Series)
Launch date: January 1

When Detective Kat Donovan matches on a dating app with the fiancé who disappeared years before, she learns that some secrets are best left in the past.

The Love Scam (Film)
Launch date: January 1

Drowning in debt, two brothers concoct a plan to scam a wealthy heiress and save their home in Naples — but unexpected love soon complicates the scheme.

Bandidos: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: January 3

Lilí and Miguel’s peaceful escape is shattered when she’s forced into a risky quest for the Tear of Fire diamond, risking everything to save her friends.

The Breakthrough (Series)
Launch date: January 7

When a shocking double homicide goes unsolved for 16 years, a detective teams up with a genealogist to catch the killer before it becomes a cold case.

Hound’s Hill (Series)
Launch date: January 8

A successful and renowned novelist — haunted by trauma and a mysterious blackmailer — returns to his hometown to reckon with his unresolved past.

Single’s Inferno: Season 4 (Series)
Launch date: January 14

A new batch of singles enter Inferno for a chance at love. With romance, competition and heartbreak on the line, who will succeed in finding the one?

Six Nations: Full Contact: Season 2 (Sports Series)
Launch date: January 29

New coaches and fresh players have shaken up European rugby. As the whistle blows for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship, it’s anyone’s to win.

Mo: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: January 30

Desperate to return to his family, Mo juggles asylum troubles and side hustles as his relationship with Maria is threatened by an unruly rival.

With such a diverse array of content hitting the platform, Netflix’s January 2025 lineup ensures that there’s never a dull moment for viewers. So grab your favorite snacks, settle into your coziest spot, and let the streaming begin. Here’s to a new year filled with exceptional stories and unforgettable moments!