January 2026 is shaping up to be a packed month for streaming viewers. From Marvel originals to returning fan-favorite dramas, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Paramount+ are all rolling out notable releases to kick off the year.
Whether you’re in the mood for superhero stories, slow-burn thrillers, or long-running franchises, there’s something new arriving almost every week.
Disney+ leans heavily on its strongest franchises this month. Marvel, family series, and National Geographic documentaries dominate the January schedule.
January 2026 Disney+ Releases
Jan 1 – The Bourne Identity & The Bourne Ultimatum (Library Movies)
Jan 7 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)
Jan 14 – Pole to Pole with Will Smith (Nat Geo Docuseries)
Jan 21 – Waverly Place: The New Witches (Season 2 Premiere)
Jan 27 – Wonder Man (Marvel Original Series)
Jan 30 – Thunderbolts (Marvel Movie Premiere)
Marvel fans will especially want to mark the final week of the month, with Wonder Man expanding the MCU’s television lineup.
Apple TV+ continues its familiar strategy: fewer shows, but strong returning titles.
Jan 9 – Tehran (Season 3)
Jan 14 – Hijack (Season 2)
Jan 21 – Drops of God (Season 2)
Jan 28 – Shrinking (Season 3)
Shrinking remains one of Apple TV+’s most talked-about series, while Hijack returns with another high-pressure storyline.
Paramount+ starts the year with new originals and a major franchise launch.
Jan 8 – Girl Taken (Psychological Thriller)
Jan 15 – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Jan 20 – Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer (True Crime Docuseries)
Jan 28 – School Spirits (Season 3, three-episode premiere)
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is expected to be one of Paramount+’s biggest releases of 2026, aimed at both longtime fans and newer viewers.
If you’re short on time, these three titles stand out this month:
Wonder Man (Disney+) – A Marvel series blending superhero action with Hollywood satire
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+) – A fresh take on the Star Trek universe
Shrinking – Season 3 (Apple TV+) – Emotional, funny, and still one of Apple’s strongest originals
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