What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in January 2026
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Dan Girolamo and Anthony Orlando Updated January 16, 2026 |
After a 10-year hiatus, the acclaimed spy thriller series, The Night Manager, aired its second season on Prime Video this January. This heralds the long-awaited return of Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), who continues his work in espionage long after defeating arms trader Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie).
Prime Video also has many other original films and TV shows scheduled for January, including Beast Games season 2, Judy Justice season 4, Steal, and The Wrecking Crew. Other top choices include 21 Jump Street, Alien: Romulus, Kung Fu Panda 4, Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Blues Brothers, and The Big Lebowski.
Ahead, check out the entire list of what’s coming to Prime Video in January. Our picks are in bold.
If you need more recommendations, read our guides on the best movies streaming on Amazon Prime Video and the best TV shows streaming on Amazon Prime Video. We also have guides on the best new movies to stream this week and the best new shows to stream this week.
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