2020 is finally drawing to a close. With the year that it’s been, many of us are looking towards better things, and Netflix is here to help with their new releases in January. The year was rough and if you’re feeling beat down by it, then you might want to start off the year with some comedy. Eddie Murphy: Raw is the famous comedian’s classic stand-up special which is sure to make you laugh and kick-off 2021 with a good time. Alternatively, there’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Hook. Two films that, while are intended for kids, adults can enjoy just as much.
The beginning of a new year is arguably the best time to start expanding your film horizon and catch up on some classics that you may have not seen yet. Let us start with a classic. Bonnie & Clyde, arguably the most iconic couple in fiction. This is a must-see in your film viewing journey, even if you aren’t a huge film person it’s still a good time and worth the watch. Goodfellas and The Departed, two of Scorsese’s best films are also great entry points into his filmography. While both are gangster films, each has its own unique merits. Check out more of our recs for what’s new to Netflix below and also see what’s coming to Disney+ and HBO Max!
Cobra Kai
After the shocking season 2 finale, the Emmy nominated series returns, and this time the students have surpassed the masters. Season 3 kicks its way onto Netflix on January 1st.
Lupin
Based on the classic French story about Arsène Lupin, a famous gentleman thief and master of disguise, this series stars Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Nicole Garcia, Shirine Boutella, and more. Coming to Netflix on January 8th.
The White Tiger
The story of an Indian driver who uses his wit and cunning skills to escape from poverty and rise to the top. Based on the bestselling novel written by Aravind Adiga, this adaptation directed by Ramin Bahrani stars Priyanka Chopra, Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, and more. Streaming on Netflix January 21st.
Netflix’s Arrivals for January 2021
Coming January 1
Cobra Kai: Season 3
Dream Home Makeover: Season 2
Headspace Guide to Meditation
The Minimalist: Less Is Now
Monarca: Season 2
What Happened to Mr. Cha?
17 Again
30 Minutes or Less
Abby Hatcher: Season 1
Blue Streak
Bonnie and Clyde
Can’t Hardly Wait
Catch Me If You Can
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cool Hand Luke
The Creative Brain
The Departed
Enter the Dragon
Gimme Shelter
Good Hair
Goodfellas
Gothika
The Haunted Hathaways: Seasons 1-2
Into the Wild
Julie & Julia
Mud
Mystic Pizza
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Edie Murphy: Raw
Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City 2
Sherlock Holmes
Striptease
Superbad
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
Coming January 2
Asphalt Burning (Borning 3)
Coming January 5
Gabby’s Dollhouse
The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo
History of Swear Words
LA’s Finest: Season 1
!Nailed It! Mexico: Season 3
Coming January 6
Ratones Paranoicos: The Band that Rocked Argentina
Surviving Death
Tony Parker: The Final Shot
Coming January 7
Pieces of a Woman
Coming January 8
Charming
The Idhun Chronicles: Part 2
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 5
Lupin
Mighty Little Bheem: Kite Festival
Pretend It’s a City
Stuck Apart (Azizler)
Coming January 10
Spring Breakers
Coming January 11
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
The Intouchables
Coming January 12
Last Tango in Halifax: Season 4
Coming January 13
An Imperfect Murder
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Coming January 15
Bling Empire
Carmen Sandiego : Season 4
Disenchantment: Part 3
Double Dad (Pai Em Dobra)
Henry Danger: Seasons 1-3
Hook
Kuroko’s Basketball: Season 1
The Magicians: Season 5
Outside the Wire
Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie
Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure
Coming January 16
A Monster Calls
Radium Girls
Coming January 18
Homefront
Coming January 19
Hello Ninja: Season 4
Coming January 20
Daughter From Another Mother ( Madre solo hay dos)
Sightless
Spycraft
Coming January 21
Call My Agent!: Season 4
Coming January 22
Blown Away: Season 2
Busted!: Season 3
Fate: The Winx Saga
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 2
So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! (Salir del ropero)
The White Tiger
Coming January 23
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)
Coming January 26
Go Dog Go
Coming January 27
Accomplice
Penguin Bloom
Coming January 29
Below Zero (Bajocero)
The Dig
Finding ‘Ohana
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints
Coming January 31
Fatima
Leaving Netflix in January
There are some great films fans may want to catch one more time before they leave. Dallas Buyers Club, The Master, and A Serious Man are two notable must-sees. If those are maybe too heavy for you right now then try something lighter like Pineapple Express, Mr. Deeds, or Swiss Army Man. Definitely watch Swiss Army Man if you haven’t or genuinely have no clue what it’s about. You won’t regret it, we promise.
Leaving January 1
Bloodsport
Leaving January 3
QB1: Beyond the Lights: Season 2
Leaving January 4
Mara
Leaving January 5
The Monster
Leaving January 7
The Tudors: Seasons 1-4
Leaving January 8
Mary Poppins Returns
Leaving January 14
Haven: Seasons 1-5
The Master
Leaving January 15
A Serious Man
Dallas Buyers Club
Waco: Limited Series
Leaving January 16
Friday Night Tykes: Seasons 1-4
Leaving January 20
Fireplace 4K: Classic Crackling Fireplace from Fireplace for Your Home
Fireplace 4K: Crackling Birchwood from Fireplace for Your Home
Fireplace for Your Home: Season
Leaving January 24
When Calls the Heart: Seasons 1-5
Leaving January 26
We Are Your Friends
Leaving January 29
Swiss Army Man
Leaving January 30
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Leaving January 31
A Thin Line Between Love & Hate
Braxton Family Values: Seasons 1-2
Death at a Funeral
Employee of the Month
For Colored Girls
Malicious
Mr. Deeds
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