The new year brings fresh beginnings, and what better way to embrace it than with unforgettable stories on screen? This January, prepare for thrillers, romances, fantasies, and dramas that promise to keep you entertained all month long.
Whether you’re watching on Netflix or going to the cinema, NRTC’s movie picks are here to keep your watchlist fresh.
1. Greenland 2: Migration
This sequel follows years after the Clarke interstellar comet destroyed most parts of the Earth. The Garrity family must now leave the Greenland bunker to journey across the wasteland of Europe to find a new home. Starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, this thriller promises to get you on the edge of your seat.
The film hits theatres on January 9, 2026.
2. Starbright
During a fateful eclipse, Aisling (Alexandra Dowling) becomes guardian of a fallen star’s living light. Pursued by ruthless men, she joins Raphael (John Rhys-Davies) and Joshua (Diego Boneta) on a perilous night of survival and revelation. Together, they discover the star’s true gift: not to be possessed, but to ignite hope and transformation.
The studio will release this fantasy drama on January 9, 2026.
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3. People We Meet on Vacation
If you’re a fan of romcoms, then you shouldn’t miss this. It is based on a 2021 novel of the same name. It follows best friends, Poppy and Alex, who seem very different. Poppy wants to explore the world, and Alex prefers to stay home with a good book. They live far apart, but for a decade, they have spent one week of summer vacation together.
Netflix will release it on January 9th.
4. The Rip
This Netflix original features Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The movie follows a group of Miami cops who uncover a stash of millions in cash. Distrust is set among them when outsiders learn about their huge seizure. Who could be the leak?
Catch The Rip on Netflix on January 16, 2026.
5. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
This upcoming Netflix documentary explores the 2002 kidnapping of 14-year old Elizabeth Ann Smart. Elizabeth recounts her kidnapping from her Utah home through personal testimony and exclusive footage.
It will be available to stream on Netflix on January 21, 2026.
6. The Big Fake
This drama film, inspired by real events, explores an aspiring artist who becomes a master forger for criminal gangs in 1970s Rome.
Catch The Big Fake on Netflix on January 23.
7. Mercy
In 2029 Los Angeles, a detective is standing trial after he is accused of murdering his wife. He has to prove his innocence to an A.I. judge he once championed. He has just 90 minutes before the A.I. determines his fate.
The sci-fi movie is scheduled for release in theatres on January 23.
8. The Dreamer Cinderella
At its center is Xochitl, a Mexican-American street fruit vendor whose life takes an unexpected turn when a powerful film director makes her the subject of a daring bet with his career rival. Xochitl is thrust into a world she perceives as hostile. What follows is a clash of cultures, paving the way for new friendships, surprising rivalries, and life-altering consequences.
This romantic drama hits theatres on January 23.
9. Everything is New Again
This Nigerian romantic drama explores the complexities of an age-gap relationship. It follows Funmi, a single mother who finds love again in a younger man, Ekene. Despite disapproval from family and friends, they fight for their relationship and prove that age is just a number.
Cinemas will release the movie on January 30, 2026. Starring Mercy Aigbe, Vine Olugu, Nancy Isime, Desmond Elliot and Ngozi Nwosu.
10. Alive Till Dawn
During a sudden zombie attack, some ex-convicts, a police officer, and a stranded girl get trapped in a building. They will have to work together to survive till dawn with the apocalypse happening outside. Nollywood presents its first major zombie apocalypse film. Starring Sunshine Rosman, Uzor Arukwe, Chisom Agoawuike, Sani Muazu, and Michael Dappa.
This zombie thriller will be released in cinemas nationwide on January 30th.
