What’s new on Netflix in January 2022? So much stuff that you might as well ask what isn’t new on Netflix. This month sees the premieres of even more Netflix original series, movies, comedy specials, documentaries and family programs for your streaming entertainment.
Several of the best Netflix shows return, including Ozark season 4 and After Life season 3.
If you want to browse by specific genres, check out our guides to the best family movies on Netflix, the best romantic movies on Netflix and the best horror movies on Netflix. In search of lighter fare? Here’s the best comedies on Netflix.
Don’t know what to watch? We tried Netflix’s Play Something feature — and the results surprised us. Speaking of features, behind the scenes Netflix is getting an upgrade that will make it easier to stream videos on a slow internet connection.
In addition to the list of what’s new on Netflix for January 2022, we’ve also got a list of what’s leaving Netflix this month.
Our top selections are in bold, and we’ve got official synopses from Netflix to help explain its latest originals that you might not know about.
New on Netflix: Coming soon in January
- All of Us Are Dead 🇰🇷 (Netflix Series)
- I Am Georgina 🇪🇸 (Netflix Series)
- Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein 🇮🇳 (Netflix Series)
New on Netflix January 1
- Chief Daddy 2 – Going for Broke 🇳🇬 (Netflix Film)
The Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy’s inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company has anything to do with it. - The Hook Up Plan: Season 3 🇫🇷 (Netflix Series)
With their friendship rocked by a secret romance, Elsa, Charlotte and Milou each face up to dizzying challenges and big life decisions. - 300
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- Annie (1982)
- Big Fish
- Braveheart
- Cadillac Records
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
- Doing Hard Time
- Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother’s Fight To Save Her Daughter
- First Sunday
- Free Willy
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
- Geronimo: An American Legend
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
- Girl, Interrupted
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
- Godzilla (1998)
- Gremlins
- Happy Feet
- Hell or High Water
- Hook
- I Know What You Did Last Summer
- I Love You, Man
- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
- Interview with the Vampire
- Just Go With It
- Kung Fu Panda
- Linewatch
- The Longest Yard (2005)
- The Lost Boys
- Midnight in Paris
- Monsters vs. Aliens
- Nacho Libre
- The NeverEnding Story
- Paranormal Activity
- The Patriot
- Road Trip
- Runaway Bride
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
- Stand by Me
- Superman Returns
- Taxi Driver
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2007)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (1990)
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- Terminator Salvation
- The Town
- Troy
- True Grit (2010)
- The Wedding Singer
- Wild Wild West
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
- Woo
New on Netflix January 4
- Action Pack (Netflix Family)
With hearts, smarts and superpowers, the heroic kids of the Action Academy work together to battle the baddies — and even bring out the good in them!
New on Netflix January 5
- Four to Dinner 🇮🇹 (Netflix Film)
In this rom-com challenging the concept of soulmates, parallel storylines portray four single friends as they pair up in different couple combinations. - Rebelde 🇲🇽 (Netflix Series)
As the EWS prepares for a new generation of students, love and friendship bloom while a mysterious society threatens to crash their musical hopes.
New on Netflix January 6
- The Club: Part 2 🇹🇷 (Netflix Series)
The source of Matilda’s guilt comes to light as a figure from the past returns. Raşel and İsmet arrive at an impasse as violence looms over Istanbul. - The Wasteland 🇪🇸 (Netflix Film)
The tranquil lives of a family isolated from the rest of society are disturbed by a terrifying creature, testing the ties that bind them together.
New on Netflix January 7
- Hype House (Netflix Series)
This brand-new series follows the compelling lives of some of the world’s biggest social media stars. Join these iconic content creators as they welcome us into the infamous Hype House, open their lives to the world and show a side of themselves and their relationships we’ve seldom seen. From humble beginnings to overnight fame, these are the stories of the most popular personalities on social media as they come into their own, fall in love and tackle the next stage of their lives. - Johnny Test: Season 2 (Netflix Family)
From VR-wizarding to real-world monster-slaying, Johnny and Dukey dive headfirst into a slew of outrageous adventures that rarely go as planned.
New on Netflix January 10
- Undercover: Season 3 🇧🇪 (Netflix Series)
Hoping to turn his life around, Bob takes on a dangerous undercover mission to root out a police mole, but his path once again crosses with Ferry Bouman.
New on Netflix January 11
- Dear Mother 🇫🇷 (Netflix Film)
When Jean-Louis’ heart stops beating, he must confront his Oedipal issues — and ask his mother an unthinkable question — or he’ll be dead in three days.
New on Netflix January 12
- How I Fell in Love with a Gangster 🇵🇱 (Netflix Film)
From a shady money changer to one of the biggest gangsters in Poland, a mysterious woman recounts the real-life rise and fall of Nikodem “Nikoś” Skotarczak.
New on Netflix January 13
- Brazen (Netflix Film)
Mystery writer Grace Miller has killer instincts when it comes to motive — and she’ll need every bit of expertise to help solve her sister’s murder. - Chosen 🇩🇰 (Netflix Series)
A teenager finds her world turned upside down when she discovers the disturbing truth lurking in her sleepy Danish town. From the creators of “The Rain.” - The Journalist 🇯🇵 (Netflix Series)
A journalist known as the maverick of news media defiantly chases the truth in this series adaptation of the hit movie of the same name. - Photocopier 🇮🇩 (Netflix Film)
After losing her scholarship when photos of her at a party surface online, a student pairs with a photocopy worker to piece together what happened.
New on Netflix January 14
- After Life: Season 3 🇬🇧 (Netflix Series)
While Tony is no longer quite so aggressively grouchy about life, he continues to struggle to fill the void left behind by his late wife. - Archive 81 (Netflix Series)
An archivist hired to restore a collection of tapes finds himself reconstructing the work of a filmmaker and her investigation into a dangerous cult. - BLIPPI: ADVENTURES
- BLIPPI’S SCHOOL SUPPLY SCAVENGER HUNT
- The House (Netflix Series)
This eccentric dark comedy anthology is directed by top talents in independent stop-motion animation. - Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (Netflix Family)
After a heartfelt loss, Irish-born Keegan and his Spanish-born friend Moya learn to dance through danger and despair with a magical herd of spirit deer. - This Is Not a Comedy 🇲🇽 (Netflix Film)
At a crossroads in life, a comedian receives a curious offer from his best friend.
New on Netflix January 16
New on Netflix January 17
New on Netflix January 18
- Mighty Express: Train Trouble (Netflix Family)
A sneaky duo has tricked the trains and taken over Mission Station! Can Flicker flex his skills on the tracks to rescue his friends and save the day?
New on Netflix January 19
- El marginal: Season 4 🇦🇷 (Netflix Series)
The gritty action-drama returns for a fourth season. - Heavenly Bites: Mexico 🇲🇽 (Netflix Documentary)
Welcome to a food extravaganza, a visual poem to Mexican’s culinary ingenuity and the quirky and delicious flavors that are worth the stomach aches. - Juanpis González – The Series 🇨🇴 (Netflix Series)
A wealthy “man-child” in Colombia grapples with the trappings of privilege and doing the right thing. - The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman (Netflix Documentary)
In this harrowing docuseries, a cruel conman masquerades as a British spy while manipulating and stealing from his victims and their families. - Too Hot to Handle: Season 3 (Netflix Series)
On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there’s a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they’ll have to give up sex.
New on Netflix January 20
- Midnight Asia: Eat · Dance · Dream 🇸🇬 (Netflix Documentary)
A night-time journey through six iconic Asian cities and the food, art, clubs and subcultures that set them apart. - The Royal Treatment (Netflix Film)
New York hairdresser Izzy seizes the chance to work at the wedding of a charming prince, but when sparks between them fly, will love — or duty — prevail?
New on Netflix January 24
- American Boogeywoman
- Munich – The Edge of War (Netflix Film)
- My Father’s Violin 🇹🇷 (Netflix Film)
After a heartbreaking loss, a girl tries to connect with a distant uncle who shares her passion for music. - Ozark: Season 4 Part 1 (Netflix Series)
Freedom from the cartel is seemingly within reach, but fraying familial bonds may prove to be the Byrdes’ ultimate undoing. - Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series: Part 2 🇯🇵 (Netflix Family)
Adventure continues as Goh and Ash keep up their research and Goh becomes involved with Project Mew. But Mew isn’t the only mythical Pokémon! - Summer Heat 🇧🇷 (Netflix Series)
In search of a fresh start, a group of young adults live an unforgettable summer as they work at an island resort filled with sun, surf — and secrets. - That Girl Lay Lay
New on Netflix January 24
- Three Songs for Benazir (Netflix Documentary)
New on Netflix January 25
- Ada Twist, Scientist: Season 2 (Netflix Family)
Ada and her science-loving friends are searching high and low for answers this season, from the sky above to the earth below and everywhere in between! - Neymar: The Perfect Chaos (Netflix Documentary)
Beloved worldwide but also a lightning rod for critics, Neymar shares the highs and lows of his personal life and brilliant football career.
New on Netflix January 27
- Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery 🇮🇹 (Netflix Series)
After two hapless TV technicians stumble upon a murder scene, every step they take to avoid becoming suspects lands them in deeper trouble.
New on Netflix January 28
- Angry Birds: Summer Madness (Netflix Family)
Sparks and feathers fly when a teenage Red, Chuck, Bomb and Stella spend a wild summer together with other Angry Birds at Camp Splinterwood! - Feria: The Darkest Light 🇪🇸 (Netflix Series)
In mid-’90s Andalusia, two sisters face rejection and search for the truth when their missing parents are accused of killing 23 people in a cult ritual. - Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness (Netflix Series)
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness is an unabashedly smart and quirky exploration into topics and questions that make Jonathan curious. From skyscrapers to bugs, or from gender identity to snacks, each episode follows Jonathan as he meets with experts in various fields to uncover complexities in a wide range of subjects. - Home Team (Netflix Film)
Two years after a Super Bowl win when NFL head coach Sean Payton is suspended, he goes back to his hometown and finds himself reconnecting with his 12 year old son by coaching his Pop Warner football team. - In From the Cold (Netflix Series)
A mom’s life turns upside down when she must choose between putting her family at risk and returning to her past as a bioengineered Russian agent. - The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window (Netflix Series)
A heartbroken artist’s life is turned upside down when she witnesses a crime… or did she?
What’s leaving Netflix in January 2022
Leaving 1/1/22
Snowpiercer
Leaving 1/5/22
Episodes: Seasons 1-5
Leaving 1/6/22
A Ghost Story
Ballerina
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Leaving 1/10/22
Hardy Bucks: Seasons 1-4
Leaving 1/11/22
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Leaving 1/15/22
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Twilight
Leaving 1/17/22
The Bling Ring
Homefront
Leaving 1/21/22
The Shannara Chronicles: Seasons 1-2
Leaving 1/31/22
Bleach: The Entry
Bleach: The Rescue
Bleach: The Substitute
Cloud Atlas
The General’s Daughter
My Girl 2
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Seasons 1-8
Mystic River
Shutter Island