Netflix is bringing the heat in January 2026 with a full lineup of original and acquired movies begging to be watched. But which ones are worth your time? As part of the Watch With Us team, I combed through the streamer's schedule and selected three movies I can't wait to watch in January 2026. Here's why you should put People We Meet on Vacation, The Rip and The Children Act on your watchlist now. 'People We Meet on Vacation' (2026) - January 9 Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth) are lifelong friends who spend each of their annual summer vacations together.