While Stranger Thing s wrapped its epic five-season run in 2025, the Upside Down fever will continue on Netflix with Stranger Things: Tales from '85, an upcoming animated sci-fi show and a spin-off of the Duffer Brothers' OG hit.

In 2025, Netflix introduced new series that took viewers by storm. The streaming service also brought back well-loved shows, and continued the stories of characters that are beloved by fans around the world.

There's not denying that 2025 might be one of the biggest years in recent memory for Netflix shows. Throughout the year, the streaming service released new seasons of smash-hit series like The Night Agent, Ginny & Georgia, Squid Game, Wednesday, Nobody Wants This, and Stranger Things, which was the true marquee release of the entire year overall.

At the top of the list is Ozark, the gripping crime drama starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, which is the most watched original show of the decade so far. With 55.3 billion minutes of view time, Ozark ’s dark narrative has kept audiences hooked season after season.

List of release dates for new movies and TV streaming in January 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, & Peacock.

With the release of Run Away, there are now 12 Netflix Original Harlan Coben series. For newcomers, it can be hard to choose which ones are the best. But fear not, we have you covered. Here’s every Netflix Original adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel.

The Abandons, Black Rabbit, and more Netflix shows that you don't have to rush to catch up on before 2025 ends.

Does Netflix ever take a break? The popular streamer just capped 2025 with its big Stranger Things send-off, but it's already lining up some of its biggest shows and movies of 2026 in January. At the top of the list is Bridgerton,