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January 15, 2026

January Picks Worth Your Time

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Jump straight into handpicked movies and series now streaming on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Paramount+.


🎬 Netflix

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) reunites master sleuth Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) with a fresh ensemble cast as he tackles one of his most baffling and atmospheric cases yet. When a mysterious death rocks a small church in upstate New York, Blanc joins forces with an earnest young priest to unravel a seemingly impossible crime filled with secrets, dark motives, and unexpected twists. The film blends sharp wit, tense suspense, and heartfelt character dynamics as the detective navigates a labyrinth of clues in a story that feels both classic and bold.

It’s the strongest installment in the three-movie series (the previous ones are also available on Netflix), in our opinion. Watch Now!


πŸŽ₯ Disney+

TRON: Ares (2025) – This movie follows Ares, a highly advanced digital program sent from the neon-lit Grid into the real world on a dangerous mission that brings humanity face-to-face with artificial intelligence in an explosive sci-fi adventure. Visually breathtaking and packed with high-octane action, this is not high-end cinema, and certainly ranks below our usual quality-first picks; however, it is: 1. FUN, 2. Visually stunning as it expands the Tron universe in bold, electrifying style. Watch Now!


πŸ“Ί HBO Max

One Battle After Another (2025) – A bold action-thriller from the renewed American director, Paul Thomas Anderson, following ex-revolutionary Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio), who must confront his past and rescue his daughter after a dangerous old enemy resurfaces. Blending political satire, relentless action, and intense family stakes, the film delivers a powerful ride across a polarized America. Released to critical acclaim and major awards recognition, it’s being hailed by many as one of the strongest and most compelling films of last year. Watch Now!

HONORABLE MENTION

1923 (2022) on Paramount+ WATCH NOW!
1923 is a dramatic neo-Western series and a prequel to the Yellowstone universe (also available on Paramount+), which follows the Dutton family as they struggle to preserve their Montana ranch during the tumultuous early 20th century, facing challenges such as Prohibition, drought, and the onset of the Great Depression. Led by patriarch Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and matriarch Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren), the series blends family legacy with harsh historical realities in a sweeping period drama.


That’s a wrap for January. Enjoy the picks and happy watching. 🎬

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β€”The CineRecs.com Team πŸŽ₯✨

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