What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in January 2026

New movies and TV shows on Netflix in January include Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, The Rip, Bridgerton season 4, Despicable Me, and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.

Entertainment     Dan Girolamo     January 12

Sad about Stranger Things coming to an end? Samsung’s new theme and wallpapers might turn your frown Upside Down

Samsung is celebrating the finale of Stranger Things with a new theme and wallpapers for Galaxy devices.

Entertainment     Pranob Mehrotra     January 12

5 great Netflix shows to watch on New Year’s Day

Stranger Things and Avatar: The Last Airbender are amongst the shows that should be streamed on Netflix on New Year's Day.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     January 1

5 great Netflix movies to watch on New Year’s Eve

Movies on Netflix like Groundhog Day and Phantom Thread should be on your New Year's Eve watchlist.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     December 31, 2025

The 6 best YouTube TV alternatives in 2026

YouTube TV is a great streaming service. But it's not the only one. Here are the best YouTube TV alternatives you should check out in 2026.

Entertainment     Phil Nickinson     December 29, 2025

YouTube TV in 4K: Everything you need to know

YouTube TV is one of the few streaming services offering any content in 4K resolution, and there's a lot you need to know about it.

Entertainment     Phil Nickinson     December 29, 2025

5 great TV shows you need to watch in January 2026

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Wonder Man, and The Pitt are just some of the new shows audiences should see in January 2026.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     December 29, 2025

5 great Netflix movies to watch on Christmas

Jingle Bell Heist and Klaus are some of the holiday films on Netflix that audiences should see this Christmas.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     December 25, 2025

5 great free movies to watch on Christmas

This holiday season, audiences can and should stream great free movies like It's A Wonderful Life and Roofman to celebrate Christmas.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     December 24, 2025

Spotify responds to ‘nefarious’ 300TB scraping by internet activists

Anna's Archive published a torrents-based Spotify backup: a 300TB release of Spotify catalog metadata today, with staged audio files to follow. Here is what's included, what's missing, and why it exists.

Entertainment     Paulo Vargas     December 22, 2025

I watched 47 new films this year, here’s the 8 best movies of 2025 you need to see

Sinners, Weapons, Frankenstein, and Superman are among the best, must-see movies of 2025.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     December 19, 2025

Play FIFA on your TV with Netflix, your phone is the controller

Netflix is bringing a reimagined FIFA game to Netflix Games for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including TV play in select countries, with your phone acting as the controller.

Entertainment     Paulo Vargas     December 18, 2025

Netflix is adding more video podcasts for your eyes (and ears)

Netflix has struck a major partnership with iHeartMedia to bring more than 15 video podcasts exclusively to its streaming service in early 2026.

Entertainment     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 17, 2025

YouTube TV announces new plans that could help you cut your monthly streaming bill in 2026

YouTube TV has announced a major upgrade coming next year that will give subscribers access to smaller genre-specific plans.

Entertainment     Pranob Mehrotra     December 11, 2025

Netflix won’t block TV shows from appearing on rival services after Warner deal

Netflix says it will continue licensing Warner Bros. TV series to rival streamers, even as it is about to close an $82.7B deal to acquire Warner Bros.

Entertainment     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 9, 2025

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. and HBO for $82.7 billion, and it could help you save money

Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. and the entire HBO catalog in an $82.7B deal, creating the biggest streaming shakeup since Disney–Fox.

Entertainment     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 5, 2025

Alexa+ on Prime Video can drop you straight into that scene you love to rewatch

The latest Alexa+ feature lets you jump to a scene without rewinding or forwarding on Prime Video. Describe the moment like “the train fight” or “the proposal in the rain,” and Alexa+ will instantly play that exact scene.

Entertainment     M. Priyadarshini     December 4, 2025

You can finally play Red Dead Redemption on your phone, thanks to Netflix

Netflix Games has released a mobile version of Red Dead Redemption, complete with the Undead Nightmare expansion. Netflix subscribers can download it at no extra cost, to enjoy Rockstar’s iconic Wild-West story with missions, shootouts, and open-world exploration on their phones.

Entertainment     Manisha Priyadarshini     December 3, 2025

In a surprise twist, Netflix and HBO Max prices could go down

A bundle deal is apparently on the cards which could save you money as Netflix eyes Warner Bros Discovery acquisition.

Entertainment     John McCann     December 3, 2025

You cannot cast Netflix anymore unless you own one of these devices

Netflix has removed casting support for most modern TVs and streaming devices, leaving only older Chromecast models and select cast-enabled TVs on its approved list. The change appeared quietly, confirmed only after users reported missing Cast button.

Entertainment     M. Priyadarshini     December 2, 2025

I watched Stranger Things 5 volume 1, these are the moments you don’t want to miss

Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 has dropped onto Netflix, packing so many must-see moments into four episodes.

Entertainment     A. Orlando     December 1, 2025

Prime Video just added an underrated sci-fi gem from the maker of Parasite

Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 has landed on Prime Video. Featuring Robert Pattinson, this unusual sci-fi story combines social commentary, psychological tension, and a striking visual style that makes it stand out from typical space films.

Entertainment     M. Priyadarshini     November 27, 2025