The arrival of 2026 This is going to catch Netflix subscribers with their TV schedules packed. The platform has just fired one of its biggest hits. Stranger ThingsBut far from slowing down, he faces the new year with a flood of premieres and returns designed so that there's hardly any time to miss Hawkins.
For those who see January as the perfect time to catch up on series, Netflix proposes A start to the year heavily focused on suspense, romance, and literary adaptationswith a strong focus on European and Spanish productions. We'll keep you up to date.
A start to the year with farewells and new mysteries
The platform's calendar started strong on January 1 with the release of the final episode of Stranger Things, the end of a nearly decade-long chapter Demogorgons, conspiracies, and Hawkins children growing up on camera.
But life goes on, and the platform hasn't hesitated to get to work with new offerings. Thus, we have the arrival of Fleeing y Don't run away anymoreTwo fictional works that explore the darker side of family dynamics. In one, a hasty escape triggers a chain of secrets; in the other, a father is driven to the limit to locate his missing daughter. Both actually reached Netflix on January 1st in the European catalogue.
Police thrillers and impossible cases
The crime genre will have its own weight in the Netflix releases this JanuaryOne of the titles being touted as a potential global hit is The loot (The Rip), a thriller directed by Joe Carnahan that brings together Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in front of and behind the cameras. Inspired by a true story, the plot follows a group of Miami agents who, during a search, find $20 million hidden in an abandoned safe houseThis discovery triggers a spiral of mistrust, corruption, and moral dilemmas reminiscent of the great classic crime novels of the 1970s. It will be available on Netflix on the 16th.
On the more classic side of mystery, the platform looks to the United Kingdom and its literary tradition. It arrives mid-month. Agatha Christie: The Seven Spheres, a miniseries of three episodes which adapts one of the author's lesser-known works. The story is set in England in 1925During a lavish party at a country mansion, a practical joke involving several alarm clocks ends up triggering... an apparently inexplicable murderThe investigation falls to the inquisitive Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, whose inquiries uncover the most deeply held secrets of high society. The cast features British names very recognizable to European audiences, and the series boasts locations filmed in settings such as Round (Malaga), featuring appearances at the Real Maestranza bullring, the Puente Nuevo bridge, and the Palacio del Rey Moro. The Netflix premiere is scheduled for [date missing]. January 15.
"He and She": A broken marriage at the center of a crime
Among the original releases in January, one of the ones attracting the most attention is His and hers, a six-episode psychological thriller that arrives in Netflix today, January 8The fiction follows a former news anchor She returns to her hometown to cover a crime that has shaken the community. There, she reconnects with her ex-husband, now a detective, who begins to... suspect their possible involvement in the case.
The series constantly plays with the doubt about the reliability of its protagonists: Both were married, both knew the victim, and both have unfinished business.That triangle turns each episode into a tug-of-war, with the participation of Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, who also serve as executive producers.
Spanish comedy and romantic reality TV
The start of 2026 on Netflix isn't limited to suspense. In Spain, much of the conversation will revolve around... fourth season of Macho Alfa, which lands on the platform on January 9The Caballero brothers' series has established itself as one of the Spanish comedies with the greatest international reach, boasting adaptations in France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany—quite an achievement. In these new episodes, the protagonists navigate a midlife crisis by sharing an apartment to cope with divorce, fatherhood, and constantly evolving family models, all with a comedic touch that highlights the contradictions of a masculinity in transition.
Alongside Spanish fiction, the platform is strengthening its offering of romantic reality shows with My dear Korean (My Korean Boyfriend), where we follow five Brazilian women who travel to South Korea to reunite with their partners. Along similar lines, we have The heart in the office (Love from 9 to 5), which operates in the realm of workplace romantic comedy, or Love Is Blind: Germany.
Bridgerton and other great returns to the catalog
If there's one date circled in red on Netflix's 2026 release calendar, it's this one. the January 29, the day chosen to launch the first part of the fourth season of The BridgertonsThe Shondaland romantic series has become one of the pillars of the platform in Europe, especially in countries like Spain, where each new batch of episodes sparks conversations on social media.
This season focuses on Benedict BridgertonThe second son of the family, a bohemian and unwilling to accept an arranged marriage. Everything changes in a masquerade Organized by his mother, Lady Violet, he becomes fascinated by a mysterious lady dressed in silver. The season, divided into two parts (the second airing at the end of February), promises to be exciting. more emphasis on the fairy tale tone (it's impossible not to think of the Cinderella story)hidden identities and class tensions, reinforcing that blend of romantic drama and period escapism that has made the franchise so recognizable.
Netflix's year also looks ahead to other titles that have already proven their appeal and will return throughout 2026. Among them are new seasons of Lupin y Berlin, who will continue to exploit the high-stakes heist formula, and a second installment of Anger, who reinvents himself by transferring his conflict of anger and resentment to a country club controlled by a powerful Korean businessman and incorporating performers such as Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny.
Great literary adaptations
Beyond January, the catalog of Netflix releases in 2026 In Spain, a prominent space is reserved for literary adaptationsa path the platform is increasingly exploiting. One of the projects generating the most attention is the new version of Pride and prejudice, reinterpreted by writer Dolly Alderton and director Euros Lyn. This six-episode production brings together a high-profile cast –Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin or Jack Lowden, among others - to offer an updated, yet respectful, look at Jane Austen's classic.
In a very different vein, Netflix will release a new adaptation of East of EdenJohn Steinbeck's celebrated family saga. The version for the platform is written by Zoe Kazan, granddaughter of the director of the legendary 1955 film, and focuses on the complex Trask saga. Florence Pugh plays Cathy Ames, one of the darkest figures in history.
Commercial literature will also have its place, especially romance novels. The platform will premiere Grown Ups, based on the novel by Marian keyeswhich it portrays with humor and drama the life of an Irish familyMeanwhile, the romantic comedy People We Meet on Vacation (People we meet on vacation (trailer above-), an adaptation of Emily Henry's bestseller, will arrive on Netflix in January with a proposal of travel, reunions and second chances.
Music documentaries and catalog films
In the documentary field, the platform adds to its European catalog Take ThatA musical miniseries in three episodes that reviews The rise, breakup, and reunion of the iconic British boy bandWith a planned date of January 27, 2026It is aimed especially at the nostalgic audience in the UK and the rest of Europe, where the group maintains a solid fan base.
Licensed films also play their part in the package. new releases and catalog arrivalsJanuary 2026 will see the addition of, among others, virtually the entire block of [titles/selections] to Netflix. James Bond films starring Daniel Craig -Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall y Spectre—, available from mid-month. Alongside them, recent classics such as Inglorious Bastards, The green Mile o School life They will enrich the offering for those who prefer to revisit familiar titles.
Family animation and films for all audiences
Animation will be another key element within the Netflix releases of 2026At the beginning of the year, several productions will be added to the platform. DreamWorks and other studios designed for family consumption. Among them, the trilogy of How to Train Your Dragon -with its three films available from the January 9– and the arrival of The Wild Robot, an animated feature film by Chris Sanders that blends adventure, science fiction, and reflection in a story about An android that learns to survive and care for a creature in a hostile natural environment.
Between series and film: franchises making the format leap
As part of its strategy to expand already established universes, Netflix will take advantage of 2026 to transform some of their series into feature films and vice versa. One of the most symbolic moves will be the closure of heart stopper with a film that will adapt the sixth volume of Alice Oseman's graphic novels and that will serve as farewell to the romance between Nick and CharlieThe goal is to offer a complete ending in film format, which can be viewed both independently and as an epilogue to the series.
Something similar will happen with the universe of Peaky Blinders, who will live on through The Immortal Man, a film that will once again put Cillian Murphy in the role of Tommy Shelby in March of 2026. Although this production is not a Netflix original, the platform will incorporate it into its catalog, allowing viewers to follow the character's journey where the series left off.
What's coming in 2026 beyond January
The first month of the year offers only a glimpse of A particularly busy 2026 for NetflixOver the following months, the return of major hits such as one piece (real action), Avatar the last Airbender, The Boys or new batches of One Hundred Years of SolitudeAlso expected are premieres of new high-profile projects, such as the television adaptation of Scarpetta, centered on the forensic science series created by Patricia Cornwell, or psychological thriller projects headlined by actors such as Elisabeth Moss o Nicole Kidman.
Netflix will continue to expand its catalog with local productions that aspire to have international reach, such as the Irish one. The Altruists, focused on the rise and fall of the cryptocurrency platform FTX, or the thriller Trinity, which reunites screenwriter Jed Mercurio with Richard Madden after the success of Bodyguard.
As you can see, there's no shortage of material to fill your schedules and weekends on the sofa. Enjoy!