Well… the year isn’t exactly starting off strong at the movies. I found several “releasing” in theaters in January, but simultaneously on demand. This monthly movie post isn’t intended to provide details on what you can watch at home. There are so many streaming options that the list would be really long and difficult to find the theater-specific releases. As with playing board games, we see a trip to the movie theater as an opportunity for bonding with family and friends. Also, a really, really good excuse to eat popcorn. While this list is short, at least there is a variety; even if they wouldn’t normally be your preferred movie genre.
Greenland 2: Migration
Release Date: January 9, 2026 Genre: Thriller, Action, Sequel Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, William Abadie
In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the earth, GREENLAND 2: MIGRATION follows the Garrity family (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis) as they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to traverse a shattered world in search of a new home.
Primate
Release Date: January 9, 2026 Genre: Horror Cast: Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon
In PRIMATE, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.
Dead Man’s Wire
Release Date: January 16, 2026 Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, and Al Pacino
Based on a true story, the 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker grips the nation and turns the abductor into an outlaw folk hero. As the media frenzy peaks, the standoff becomes a spectacle of desperation, defiance and blurred justice, which resonates even today.
Mercy
Release Date: January 23, 2026 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Suspense, Drama Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Rogers
In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.
Clika
Release Date: January 23, 2026 Genre: Drama Cast: JayDee, Concrete, DoKnow, Laura Lopez, Nana Ponceleon, Percy “Master P” Miller, Peter Greene, and Eric Roberts
In the debut film from trailblazing music producer Jimmy Humilde’s production company, aspiring small town musician Chito (JayDee) is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity and pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music…and ultimately gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated. In a story of ambition, tradition, and self-discovery, Chito is ultimately forced to confront the choices he’s made in his relentless pursuit to reach his dream.
H is For Hawk
Release Date: January 23, 2026 Genre: Drama Cast: Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough, Sam Spruell, and Lindsay Duncan
H is for Hawk follows Helen, who, after the sudden death of her father, loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry—rooted in European tradition—training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing.
Send Help
Release Date: January 30, 2026 Genre: Thriller, Horror Cast: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Emma Raimi and Dennis Haysbert
“Send Help” is a survival horror thriller about two colleagues who become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.
The Moment
Release Date: January 30, 2026 Genre: Drama Cast: Charli xcx, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Arielle Dombasle, Hailey Benton Gates, Kylie Jenner, Trew Mullen, Mel Ottenberg, Isaac Powell, Rachel Sennott, Rish Shah, Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Workéyè
A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.
