The new year kicks off with a spectacular array of digital entertainment, as streaming platforms unveil a packed calendar for January 2026. From highly-anticipated sequels of global hits to gripping new Indian originals and intense courtroom dramas, there is something for every viewer's taste. Whether you crave romance, suspense, historical narratives, or culinary competition, the month promises a steady flow of titles to keep you glued to your screens.
Blockbuster Sequels and Returning Favourites
Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh reprise their roles in the sequel to the 2019 hit, De De Pyaar De 2. Landing on Netflix on January 9, the film continues the story of Ashish and Ayesha as they face fresh hurdles in their unconventional relationship, including family pressures and a new suitor played by Meezaan Jafri.
Fans of high-society romance can mark January 29 on their calendars for the return of Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix. This season shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton and his whirlwind romance with the enigmatic Sophie Baek, promising the usual blend of lavish spectacle, class tension, and heartfelt drama.
The espionage thriller The Night Manager is back with a second season on Amazon Prime Video from January 11. Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine, diving deeper into the dangerous world of international arms trafficking, with the new season pledging higher stakes and more intricate spy games.
Compelling Indian Originals and Dramas
Netflix brings a powerful legal drama to the digital space. Haq, starring Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi, begins streaming on January 2. The film follows Shazia Bano's (Gautam) fight for justice as she takes her estranged lawyer husband to court after he abandons her and their children, tackling themes of women's rights and faith.
Another project featuring Emraan Hashmi, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, arrives on Netflix on January 14. Created by Neeraj Pandey, this series casts Hashmi as a determined customs officer battling complex international smuggling syndicates operating through airports and transit hubs.
SonyLiv presents a significant historical thriller, Freedom at Midnight, also releasing on January 9. The series delves into the turbulent period of the 1947 Partition, examining the political machinations, ideological divides, and profound human cost that accompanied the creation of India and Pakistan.
International Content and Reality Bites
For lovers of Nordic noir, Netflix offers Land of Sin from January 2. This Swedish series investigates the murder of a teenager in the close-knit Bjäre peninsula, forcing two detectives with opposing styles to collaborate and unearth deep-seated family rivalries and secrets.
Reality TV enthusiasts can look forward to MasterChef India Season 9 on SonyLiv, starting January 5. The popular cooking competition returns with judges Kunal Kapur, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar putting a new batch of home cooks through rigorous pressure tests and creative culinary challenges.
With this diverse mix of genres and stories, January 2026's OTT lineup ensures that the new year begins with endless entertainment options for audiences across India and beyond.
