From finales to documentaries, it’s time to grab the popcorn.

This month brings an exciting mix of romantic comedies, horror stories, and more. Whether you’re in the mood for big-screen thrills or a binge-worthy series from the comfort of your couch, grab your popcorn, sit back and relax. Here’s what’s new on Netflix, in cinemas and streaming in January

Cinema

Beneath The Light: 1 January

When Jacob takes a job at an isolated lighthouse in the hopes of reconnecting with a childhood friend, intense events begin to unfold. He begins to grapple with reality, anxiety, and broken memories all the while finding unexpected romance and bonding with the owner. Starring Zach Tinker, John Pyper-Ferguson, and Ana Nicolle Chavez.

Greenland 2: Migration: 8 January

In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated a majority of the world, the Garrity family are forced to leave the security of their bunker in Greenland to traverse the ruined world in the hopes of finding a safe, new home. This action-packed movie stars Gerard Butler, Roman Griffin Davis, and Morena Baccarin.

En Ghab El Kot: 8 January

Zain is a quiet art history professor who is mistaken for ‘The Cat’, a famous thief, due to their similar appearance. When his fiancée Hind is given the task of restoring a priceless painting that ‘The Cat’ plans to steal, Zain finds himself in a mess of comedy and danger. When Hind is distracted by the thief, Zain attempts to find the stolen artwork – leaving Hind stuck between the two men. This Arabic-language film stars Asser Yassine, Ali Sobhy, Asmaa Galal, and Mohamed Shahin.

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: 15 January

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Jerry O’Connell, Alfie Williams and more, this film is the fourth instalment in the 28 Days Later series by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the story sees Dr Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) in a surprising new relationship – with consequences that could change their lives, while Spike’s (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) quickly becomes a living nightmare. In this new world, the infected are not the greatest threat to life – instead it is the inhumanity of the survivors.

Series and Streaming

Harlan Coben’s Run Away: 1 January (Netflix)

Simon had the life everyone desires: a loving wife and kids, a wonderful job, and a beautiful home. When his eldest daughter Paige ran away, everything changed. Simon finds her vulnerable and addicted to drugs in a park, in the hopes of bringing her safely home – she isn’t alone.  An argument descends into chaos and violence, and the aftermath sees Simon lose his daughter again. Simon’s search to find her once more takes him into an eerie world, revealing secrets that could ruin his family forever.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials: 15 January (Netflix)

​Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is a new adaptation of the novel, The Seven Dials Mystery. The three-part series is written by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall. The BAFTA Rising Star Award-winner Mia McKenna-Bruce leads the cast as Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, a young, motivated detective. Set in England in 1925 at a boujee country house party, the story follows a practical joke that goes wrong. Lady Eileen Brent attempts to solve the creepy murder, changing her life forever, and revealing secrets all around.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: 19 January (OSN+)

Over a decade since Game of Thrones first premiered, the beloved saga is expanding once more, with a brand-new chapter in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Set in the same fictional universe as Game of Thrones but set a century earlier, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shifts the focus from mystical wars and mythical creators to a more personal story of friendship and adventure.

Steal: 21 January (Amazon Prime Video)

Steal is a powerful thriller about the heist of the century and an unsuspecting office worker, Zara (Sophie Turner), who finds herself at the centre of it all. Zara’s typical work day at a pension fund investment company, Lochmill Capital, is turned upside down when a gang of thieves breaks in and takes Zara and her best friend, Luke (Archie Madekwe), hostage to carry out a list of demands. The story questions what kind of person would steal billions of pounds from ordinary people’s pensions and why?

Marvel’s Wonder Man: 27 January (Disney+)

Aspiring actor Simon Williams is struggling to kickstart his Hollywood career. During a meeting with Trevor Slattery (an old school star actor whose best days are long gone), Simon finds out the legendary director Von Kovak is remaking ‘Wonder Man’, the film. The unlikely pairing of actors at completely opposing points in their careers finds life-altering roles in this behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry.

Bridgerton: 29 January (Netflix)

The fourth season of Bridgerton returns, this time with a focus on the second eldest son, Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his other brothers enjoying married life, Benedict doesn’t wish for the same life – that is, until he meets the mysterious ‘Lady in Silver’, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), at his mother’s masquerade ball. In this Cinderella-like plot, Benedict – with the help of his sister Eloise – goes on a journey to find his true love… and she may be closer than he thinks.