January 2026 opens the Hollywood release calendar with a strong mix of horror, action, thrillers, and survival dramas. While January is traditionally quieter than summer or holiday seasons, studios are using the month to launch genre films, sequels, and star-driven projects aimed at strong global openings.
Major Hollywood Releases – January 2026
January 2
- Soulm8te
A sci-fi horror thriller set in the same universe as M3GAN, exploring dangerous emotional bonds between humans and artificial intelligence.
January 9
- Greenland 2: Migration
The sequel to the 2020 disaster hit follows survivors emerging into a devastated world after a global extinction event. - I Was a Stranger
A dramatic mystery focusing on intersecting lives and secrets, offering a quieter counterpoint to action-heavy releases.
January 16
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
A new chapter in the legendary zombie franchise, set decades after the original outbreak in a world forever changed. - The Rip
A crime thriller reuniting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as cops whose discovery of hidden millions spirals into betrayal and violence. - Dead Man’s Wire
A tense hostage thriller inspired by real events, focusing on psychological pressure and media attention during a standoff.
January 23
- Return to Silent Hill
The iconic horror franchise returns with a dark, atmospheric story rooted in psychological terror. - Mercy
An action-driven survival film centered on characters facing extreme danger and moral choices.
January 30
- Shelter
Jason Statham stars as a former assassin pulled back into a deadly world while protecting a young girl. - Send Help
A survival thriller directed by Sam Raimi, following two co-workers stranded on a remote island after a plane crash.