New On Netflix January 2021, Plus What’s Coming Next

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! Netflix is ringing in 2021 the right way by giving you brand new movies and shows that you’ll be making resolutions to stream all month long. You can count on Netflix to lead the way with incredible and innovative new content.

If you’re trying to filter through all your options and decide what to watch on Netflix this month, you can also check out many other wonderful new Netflix Originals that you’ll love, like movies The White Tiger and The Dig, and shows Call My Agent: Season 4 and We Are: The Brooklyn Saints.

January’s new releases are sure to become some of the most popular movies and shows on Netflix, so make sure to watch them before they’re gone.

Best New Movies on Netflix — January 2021:

All month long, people have been eagerly waiting to see what new titles would be coming to Netflix. From old classics to brand new films having their premieres, Netflix is full of top-notch movies, documentaries, and comedy specials this January, but there were two that in particular stuck out above the rest. Here are the best new movies on Netflix this month.

Pieces of a Woman (Released January 7) *Netflix Film

A heartbreaking home birth leaves a woman grappling with the profound emotional fallout, isolated from her partner and family by a chasm of grief. This drama film stars Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Ellen Burstyn,  and more, and has gotten press from big-name publications like The New York Times, Variety, and more, so don’t miss out on this emotional brand new Netflix Film.

Stream Pieces of a Woman on Netflix on January 7

Penguin Bloom (January 27) *Netflix Film

In this Netflix original Australian drama film, a photographer (Andrew Lincoln) and his family find hope and solace in an injured magpie chick while struggling to adjust to the photographer’s wife’s (Naomi Watts) paralysis following a balcony collapsing whilst on an overseas holiday with her family. With press from The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and more, this film is already being named as a title to watch, so stream it as soon as it drops on Netflix this month.

Stream Penguin Bloom on Netflix on January 27

Best New Shows on Netflix — January 2021: 

This January, the shows on Netflix are more exciting than ever before, but two of those titles stand out above the rest. Here are some of the best new shows that Netflix is bringing your way this month.

Cobra Kai (January 1) *Netflix Original

Cobra Kai picks up after the explosive events of the season two finale, and is a ten episode jaunt full of redemptions, recovering, growth, revenge, humor, and, of course, kick-ass karate and action scenes. Along with Samantha, you’ll see the return of your favorite characters like Johnny (William Zabka), Miguel (Xolo Maridueña), Robby (Tanner Buchanan), and the OG Karate Kid himself, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), plus some exciting new additions. Rave reviews for Cobra Kai: Season 3 are already pouring in, although you may just want to stick to this one from us if you want to avoid any spoilers, so clearly there’s a lot to love about the latest from delightful show. Make sure you start 2021 off the right way by bingeing all of this kick-ass show!

Stream Cobra Kai on Netflix on January 1 

History of Swear Words (January 5) *Netflix Original

Hosted by Nicolas Cage, the unscripted series explores the History of Swear Words through interviews with experts in etymology, popular culture, historians and entertainers, with each episode diving into the origins, usage and cultural impact of specific curse words. With special appearances by entertainers Sarah Silverman, Nick Offerman, Patti Harrison and more (as well as actual experts on swear words and language), this new show is jam-packed with humor, information, and damn good content, so make sure you catch it on Netflix this month!

Stream History of Swear Words on Netflix on January 5

Netflix New Releases for January 2021—Full List and Schedule on Netflix Now

Wondering what else you’ll be able to watch on Netflix this month? Here’s the full list of new movies and shows coming out on Netflix streaming January 2021:

January TBA

50M2 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Bonding: Season 2 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
June & Kopi *NETFLIX FILM
The Netflix Afterparty *NETFLIX ORIGINAL

January 1

17 Again (2009)
30 Minutes or Less (2011)
Abby Hatcher: Season 1
Blue Streak (1999)
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Can’t Hardly Wait(1998)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Cobra Kai: Season 3 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Cool Hand Luke >(1967)
Dream Home Makeover: Season 2 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Gimme Shelter (2013)
Good Hair (2010)
Goodfellas (1990)
Gothika (2003)
Headspace Guide to Meditation *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Into the Wild (2007)
Julie & Julia (2009)
Monarca: Season 2 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Mud (2012)
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Striptease (1996)
Superbad (2007)
The Creative Brain (2019)
The Departed(2006)
The Haunted Hathaways: Seasons 1-2
The Minimalists: Less Is Now  *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
What Happened to Mr. Cha? *NETFLIX FILM
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

January 2

Asphalt Burning (Børning 3) *NETFLIX FILM

January 5

Gabby’s Dollhouse *NETFLIX FAMILY
History of Swear Words *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
LA’s Finest: Season 1
¡Nailed It! México: Season 3 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

January 6

Ratones Paranoicos: The Band that Rocked Argentina *NETFLIX FILM
Surviving Death *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Tony Parker: The Final Shot *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

January 7

Pieces of a Woman *NETFLIX FILM

January 8

Charming *NETFLIX FILM
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 5 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Lupin *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Mighty Little Bheem: Kite Festival *NETFLIX FAMILY
Pretend It’s a City *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Stuck Apart (Azizler) *NETFLIX FILM
The Idhun Chronicles: Part 2 *NETFLIX ANIME

January 10

Spring Breakers (2012)

January 11

CRACK: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Intouchables (2011)

January 12

Last Tango in Halifax: Season 4

January 13

An Imperfect Murder 
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

January 15

Bling Empire *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Carmen Sandiego: Season 4 *NETFLIX FAMILY
Disenchantment: Part 3 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Double Dad (Pai Em Dobro) *NETFLIX FILM
Henry Danger: Seasons 1-3
Hook (1991)
Kuroko’s Basketball: Season 1
Outside the Wire *NETFLIX FILM
Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie (2014)
Pinkfong & Baby Shark’s Space Adventure (2019)
The Magicians: Season 5

January 16

A Monster Calls (2016)
Radium Girls (2020)

January 18

Homefront (2013)

January 19

Hello Ninja: Season 4 *NETFLIX FAMILY

January 20

Daughter From Another Mother (Madre solo hay dos) *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Sightless (2020)
Spycraft *NETFLIX ORIGINAL

January 21

Call My Agent!: Season 4 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL

January 22

Blown Away: Season 2 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Busted!: Season 3 *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Fate: The Winx Saga *NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous: Season 2 *NETFLIX FAMILY<
So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! (Salir del ropero) *NETFLIX FILM
The White Tiger *NETFLIX FILM

January 23

Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) *NETFLIX ORIGINAL

January 26

Go Dog Go *NETFLIX FAMILY

January 27

Accomplice
Penguin Bloom *NETFLIX FILM

January 29

Below Zero (Bajocero) — NETFLIX FILM
Finding ‘Ohana *NETFLIX FILM
The Dig *NETFLIX FILM
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

January 31

Fatima (2020)