Five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week
The new year is moving fast, and Netflix never lags. So, that leaves us all to ourselves to deal with our weekly struggle to keep up with all that’s new on Netflix.
Since the streaming giant especially went a little crazy on the content side of things last week, you might feel a little overwhelmed. But catch a breath, and while you’re at it, gather enough energy to turn back to the weekly marathon with five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week.
Netflix practically launched us into a rollercoaster the previous week, from which we’re still yet to recover. From a gripping new Agatha Christie mystery adaptation to a punch-fest reunion between Hollywood’s dynamic duo, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the streaming homepage was festive all over again.
Knowing Netflix, however, it’s still going strong with its choices this time around. So, sit tight and probably grab some snacks because you’ll find it tough to leave later.
Five Netflix releases to watch out for this week
WWE: Unreal (Chris Weaver, 2025-Present)
The good news is that WWE: Unreal is ready for a comeback on January 20th, which means that it’s about time that you roll up your sleeves. The first season offered viewers an unexpected behind-the-scenes look from sneak peeks of ideations held in the writers’ room to superstars choreographing matches, among other things. Now, the show is returning with a second season to create a legacy in the world of WWE.
The upcoming season of WWE: Unreal features Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Pat McAfee, Cody Rhodes, Jelly Roll, R-Truth, Iyo Sky, Naomi, and Penta, among various other Superstars. This instalment will consist of five 50-minute episodes, tracking down superstars on their journey to SummerSlam2025. So, better save the date now or even better, set a reminder.
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Benedict Sanderson, 2026)
Netflix is revisiting the horrifying abduction of teen Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City, Utah, back in 2002, in a new spine-chilling documentary, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, this Wednesday. The Netflix documentary is constructed through interviews with Elizabeth’s family, investigators, and those closest to the case. But most importantly, the gripping documentary is told through Elizabeth’s own words.
On June 5th, 2002, 14-year-old Smart was abducted from her bedroom, and Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart combines archival footage and never-before-seen material to recount her captivity by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee. The film on Netflix also captures the seemingly impossible rescue which took place nine months later.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Shingo Yamashita, 2026)
Next up on the weekly lineup is a Japanese animated musical fantasy movie, directed by Shingo Yamashita in his feature directorial debut. Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is a retelling of the classic Japanese folktale, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, infused with contemporary music from voice synthesiser producers Ryo of Supercell, Yuigot, and HoneyWorks, among others. Scheduled to drop on Netflix on January 22nd, the anime film follows Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student from Tokyo.
As she constantly juggles part-time work and full-time academics, she takes a breather by watching a popular streamer who is the administrator of a digital virtual realm called Tsukuyomi. While Iroha often finds herself in Tsukuyomi, passing the time by supporting the administrator and playing battle games to earn extra money, one sudden day, everything turns around for her when she stumbles onto a telephone pole glittering with iridescent hues.
Finding Her Edge (Jeff Norton, 2026)
Adapted from Jennifer Iacopelli’s 2022 novel, Finding Her Edge is a swoony teen sports series, coming our way on January 22nd. The book, said to be inspired by Jane Austen’s seminal work, Persuasion, the upcoming series centres on three Russo sisters, next in line to inherit a struggling figure skating dynasty.
Finding Her Edge follows the middle sister, 17-year-old Adriana, who’s prepping for the World Championships with her new partner Brayden, while still caught up with her feelings for her first love and ex-partner Freddie. But what complicates her situation all the more is when she and Brayden try to pose as a couple off ice in an attempt to secure a sponsorship to keep the Russo rink running.
The Big Fake (Stefano Lodovichi, 2026)
Lastly, an Italian crime thriller is scheduled to drop on January 23rd, based on the real-life story of Toni Chichiarelli, set in 1970s Rome, The Big Fake. It tells the story of Toni, who arrives in the city with eyes full of dreams of becoming a great artist. While Toni gains traction in the world of art, it turns out that they’re all for the wrong reasons.
Instead of carving his own identity, The Big Fake shows how Toni’s love for art pushes him deep into the criminal underworld, as he transforms himself into a master forger, blurring the line between genuine art and fraud. The film explores the dark side of ambition and deception against the backdrop of art, crime, and power.