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Netflix January Highlights: Braveheart, V for Vendetta, Comedy Specials & More Classics Arrive

Start the new year strong with Netflix's standout January additions. As the streaming giant refines its library, the quality of incoming titles continues to impress. These releases—from timeless classics to fresh stand-up specials—reinforce why Netflix delivers exceptional value for viewers.

Leading the pack are beloved classics like Caddyshack, Braveheart, The Shining, V for Vendetta, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Don't miss Hugo, Martin Scorsese's gem that blends wonder and heart.

Comedy fans rejoice: Jim Gaffigan drops Cinco, and Bill Burr unleashes a new unnamed stand-up special—perfect for your next laugh session.

Exciting originals and series round out the month. Here's the complete rundown of what's arriving:

January 1

  • Caddyshack
  • Braveheart
  • Boogie Nights
  • The Shining
  • V for Vendetta
  • Vanilla Sky
  • HALO Legends
  • Bee Movie
  • Hugo
  • Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • The Parent Trap
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  • Ocean's Twelve
  • Superman Returns
  • Superman III
  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
  • Superman: The Movie
  • Around the World in 80 Days
  • Collateral Damage
  • Dreamcatcher
  • The Golden Child
  • License to Drive
  • Nancy Drew

January 3

  • Degrassi: Next Class, Season 3 (Netflix Original Series)
  • Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'? (Netflix Original Comedy Special)
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 11

January 6

  • One Day at a Time, Season 1 (Netflix Original Series)
  • Tarzan and Jane Season 1 (Netflix Original Kids Series)
  • Coin Heist (Netflix Original Movie)

January 7

  • Alpha and Omega 7
  • The Shade

January 9

  • The Best and Most Beautiful Things
  • Ratchet & Clank

January 10

  • Jim Gaffigan: Cinco (Netflix Original Comedy Special)
  • We Are Lalaloopsy Season 1 (Netflix Original Kids Series)
  • As I Open My Eyes
  • Best Friends Forever, Season 2
  • Happily Ever After
  • Theo Who Lived

January 11

  • Disney's Alice Through the Looking Glass

January 13

  • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Season 1 (Netflix Original Series)
  • The Clinic (Netflix Original Film)
  • Follow
  • Aquarius

January 14

  • X-Ray Camp
  • Cardboard Boxer

January 15

  • A Beautiful Now
  • Hostage to the Devil
  • Pocoyo, Seasons 1-2
  • Mrs. Steel, Season 3
  • The Lookalike
  • Twisted Trunk, Big Fat Body
  • Wartime Portraits, Season 1

January 16

  • Flash of Genius
  • Halloweed
  • The Rezort

January 17

  • Neal Brennan: 3 Mics (Netflix Original Comedy Special)
  • Ixcanul
  • Roger Corman's Death Race 2050

January 19

  • Friday Night Tykes, Season 3
  • Good Kids
  • Incarcerated

January 20

  • Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 2 (Netflix Original Kids Series)
  • Takes All 10 (Netflix Original Movie)
  • Frontier, Season 1 (Netflix Original Series)
  • Dad

January 21

  • Bates Motel, Season 4

January 24

  • Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy (Netflix Original Comedy Special)
  • Gabe Liedman: Gad Gone Wild! (Netflix Original Comedy Special)
  • Hieronymus Bosch: Touched by the Devil
  • Kill Command

January 27

  • Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, Season 2 (Netflix Original Series)
  • Kazoops!, Season 2 (Netflix Original Kids Series)

January 28

  • Ripper Street, Season 4
  • Mom, Tommy Made a Dinosaur

January 30

  • Antibirth
  • Swing State

January 31

  • Bill Burr Stand-Up Special (Netflix Original Comedy Special)
  • Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

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