OTT releases in January 2026: From Love from 9 to 5 to The Big Fake — check out every must-watch drama

Prime Video brings a cosy romance with Follow My Voice on January 2. Starring Berta Castañé, Jae Woo Yang, Claudia Traisac, and Nuno Gallego, the story follows Klara, who faces a health crisis and finds comfort in a radio show. She slowly falls for the voice behind the mic, a man she has never met, and wonders if the fluttery feelings are enough to overcome her fears and step back into life and love.

Reality competition fans have reason to celebrate with Beast Games, Season 2, streaming on Prime Video from January 7. Created by Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, this season features 100 contestants competing in challenges testing strength, intelligence, and strategy for a massive $5,000,000 prize. Karl Jacobs and Chandler Hallow return, making the season full of fun, drama, and high stakes.

Netflix releases People We Meet On Vacation on January 9, starring Tom Blyth, Emily Bader, and Lucien Laviscount. The film follows best friends Poppy and Alex as they navigate their holidays together. A disastrous trip to Croatia changes everything, testing their bond and prompting them to rediscover what really matters. The story combines romance, comedy, and reflection on friendship in a heartfelt way.

Returning on Prime Video from January 11, The Night Manager follows Jonathan Pine on a mission to Colombia. Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Camila Morrone, and Diego Calva star in this action-packed drama, where Pine confronts a dangerous arms dealer, Teddy Dos Santos, and his charming associate, Roxana Bolanos. The season blends suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes espionage.

Netflix also brings back a classic comedy on January 14 with Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. The film tells the story of Julius and Vincent, twin brothers separated at birth by a strange science experiment. When they reunite, their opposite personalities clash on a road trip filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, making it a perfect nostalgic watch.

Streaming on Netflix from January 15, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is a 1925 murder mystery starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman. A party in a country house turns deadly when a guest dies, and young aristocrat Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent takes on the role of detective. As secrets and lies unravel, viewers are treated to classic Christie suspense in a historical drama setting.

JioHotstar releases A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on January 19. Peter Claffey, Finn Bennett, and Dexter Sol Ansell star in this prequel to Game of Thrones. Set 90 years before the main series, it follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire as they wander Westeros. The show focuses on character-driven adventures rather than epic battles, offering grounded stories about honour, friendship, and everyday challenges.

Netflix’s The Big Fake, streaming January 23, tells the true story of painter-turned-forger Toni Chichiarelli, played by Pietro Castellitto, with Giulia Michelini also starring. The crime drama explores Chichiarelli’s entanglement with criminals while revealing Italy’s political secrets. With thrilling suspense and a mix of art, crime, and history, the film promises a thought-provoking watch.

Closing in January on Netflix, Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1, starring Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, focuses on Benedict Bridgerton. At a masquerade ball, he falls for a mysterious lady in silver, who is secretly a maid. With societal expectations, class divides, and romance, the season delivers drama, intrigue, and the period charm fans have come to expect. Streaming begins January 29.

So, which of these January releases are you adding to your watchlist?