Christmas is fast approaching, but so is January. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, this brings darker, longer and colder winter nights, without the buzz and sparkle of the festive period to help us get through it.
But fear not. It’s also a great time to snuggle up on the couch with loved ones, friends, or pets and watch new movies or shows on popular streaming services.
Here are our recommendations on what to watch in January 2024 across Netflix, Disney+ And Apple TV.
New Movies or Movies on Disney+ in January (US)
1. Echo (January 10)
The latest Marvel show will hit the screens on January 9 and is sure to be action-packed. After Hawkeye (2021) ends in New York, Maya Lopez is pursued by crime lord Kingpin’s organization, leading her to return to her hometown in Oklahoma, where she must come to terms with her past and reconnect with its Native American roots. , and embraces his family and community.
2. Bluey, season 3, (January 12)
If you’ve never heard of Bluey, that’s okay, it’s a kids’ show, but even parents love it. The third season of the animated series, centered on a family of four Australian dogs (Bluey, her little sister Bingo and her parents), will be available to stream on January 12. Bluey may not be as successful as the Marvel entry above, but it is. most popular. The cartoon was viewed for more than 1.4 billion minutes by Americans on Disney+ alone. Crickey!
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, episodes 4 to 8 (January 3)
The show about a young boy who learns he is the son of an ancient Greek god will release the second half of its first season every Wednesday in January. Episode four will be available on January 3 and the finale on January 31. There are rumors that the production company is planning to make five seasons of the series, but this will depend on the ratings of the first season. So if you’re a fan, go see it.
4. The Life of a Real Bug (January 24)
Inspired by Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, National Geographic’s new series, A Real Bug’s Life, is “an incredible adventure in nine different micro-insect worlds around the world, where the forces of nature play out on a massive scale. miniature and where tiny creatures rely on incredible powers and extraordinary alliances to survive each day. If you like animal shows, this is the one for you. All episodes are available to stream on January 24.
5. Choir (January 31)
“Choir” is a 6-part documentary series that follows America’s Got Talent finalists, the Detroit Youth Choir, as they prepare for the performance of their lives. Filmed alongside the choir and its father-figure leader, the film promises to be a motivating and uplifting look at how Detroit’s children took their talents to one of the world’s biggest stages.
New Movies or Movies on Apple TV in January (US)
1. Criminal record (January 12)
Do you like procedural and realistic crime dramas? Then this British series released on January 10 will be made for you. A veteran detective played by Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) is teamed up with rookie Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife) to solve a murder. The plot seems familiar so far, but things become more complex as the case ties into an older case that Capaldi’s character believed he solved years ago. The first two episodes are broadcast on Apple TV on January 12 followed by new episodes every Friday until February 23.
2. Airbenders (January 26)
Not to be missed, this big-budget World War II drama from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks follows the eleven-man crew of a Flying Fortress bomber behind enemy lines. Based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller, this historical epic will tell the story of the U.S. Army’s Eighth Air Force which engaged the Luftwaffe and bombed several German cities during the conflict.
New Movies or Movies on Netflix in January (US)
1. The Soleil Brothers (January 4)
Netflix and Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh are teaming up for a new dark comedy series premiering January 4. Charles (Justin Chien), the older brother of Bruce Sun (Sam Song Li), suddenly reappears in Los Angeles after years of separation and reveals that their family runs a notorious Taiwanese triad, with Charles as one of its most enforcers. murderers. Their mother Eileen (Yeoh) had fled Taiwan a long time ago, taking only Bruce with her to escape triad life while leaving Charles behind. Now reunited, the very different brothers find their relationship tested even as they come to terms with dark family secrets.
2. Good grief (January 5)
Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) stars in and directs Good Grief, a comedy-drama about a man whose life is turned upside down after the sudden death of his husband. After the tragedy, his two best friends take him to Paris to help him overcome his grief.
3. Griselda (January 25)
Sofia Vergara serves as executive producer and stars as Griselda Blanco in the limited series Griselda. Inspired by true events, it follows the rise of the Colombian businesswoman to become “the godmother” of an extremely lucrative drug cartel. Set against the vivid backdrop of the Miami underworld of the 1970s and 1980s, the tale promises high fashion and higher stakes.
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