January has a reputation for being the dumping ground for movie theaters, but that’s certainly not the case when it comes to streaming, as apps have started loading up on last year’s critical and commercial hits — and 2026 arrived like a champ, with a list of top movies including banger after banger. One battle after anotherto the sinnerto F1.

January’s streaming winners are heavy on social commentary. One battle after another Plays straight into its synergistic story of anti-fascist revolutionaries and immigration raids, while Sinner, Begonia, And 28 years Later on Use sci-fi and horror tropes to comment on our current political divide. If that all sounds too overwhelming, this list is curated like an escape fair F1 And RIP.

Also note: the popularity of The running man And Long walk Point out that moviegoers are hungry for adaptations of dystopian Stephen King novels written under the pen name Richard Bachchan and predicting near-future authoritarian societies popularized by deadly ambulatory encounters. I wonder what He is About?

Here is the complete list of the top 10 most streamed movies of January 2026 across all major streaming services, as compiled. Just watch.

One battle after another (2025)

Topping the charts this month is Paul Thomas Anderson’s intelligent, intelligent thriller about resistance and race in a fascist, anti-immigration United States. . A battle after AnothR is that rare film that is equal parts thoughtful and entertaining. He was recently nominated for 13 Oscars. A stream War after war on HBO Max

Begonia (2025)

It’s always good when a weird movie is widely seen, and Begonia Was that movie in January 2026? Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbus play a couple of society drags who kidnap a high-powered pharmaceutical executive (Emma Stone) because they think she’s an alien. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, who helmed the 2023 blockbuster Bad thingsthe Oscar-nominated Best Picture is a must-see, even if you’re just a little weird. (And if you want more weirdness, it’s based on an even worse South Korean movie called Save the green planet. river Begonia On the peacock.

the sinner (2025)

This one-of-a-kind flick mash up so many genres, it’s practically a genre of its own. A historical horror-ensemble romantic drama comedy musical researching race and historical prejudice in the United States, the sinner tells its story through both song and vampire violence. It is not at all in every cinematic style, which is why it has received 16 Oscar nominations. river the sinner on HBO Max And Prime Video.

The running man (2025)

Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (written as Richard Bachchan) and directed by Edgar Wright.the running man A dystopian near-sci-fi action flick featuring a deadly reality show with contestants on one of the most popular shows on TV who must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional killers. I hate to admit that I will absolutely watch this show, and you should absolutely watch this movie. river The running man on MGM+ and Paramount+.

RIP (2026)

If you’re in the mood for a throwback action-thriller, check it out RIP, From director Joe Carnahan. It tells the story of a Miami tactical narcotics team that uncovers $20 million in dirty money in a stash house. When there’s no “clean cop” on the squad when there’s so much money in the game, and soon, everything predicts the behavior in unexpected ways. Movie Pals starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, RIP It’s a non-stop ride. river RIP On Netflix.

Train dreams (2025)

If you want more American drama, but not in a cheesy way, check it out Train dreams. Set in the early 1900s, it tells the story of Robert Grenier (Joel Edgerton), a logger and railroad builder whose quiet life is upended by a devastating tragedy. Train dreams A thoughtful, poetic film about the demise of an era. This is a great picture this year. river Train dreams On Netflix

Wake Up Dead Men: The Mystery Beyond Knives (2025)

Third Out of knives Mysteries stars Daniel Craig as Bonoit Blanc, the last of the Gentleman’s Last Places, this time investigating the murder of a priest. A stylish, twisted, mind-examining whodunnit with an all-star cast including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner, Wake up dead man It’s proof that a classic murder mystery can still keep the most seasoned armchair detectives guessing. river Wake Up Dead Men: The Mystery Beyond Knives On Netflix

Long walk (2025)

Another film in this month’s top 10 is based on a Stephen King novel but written under the pseudonym Richard Bachchan. Long walk Shares with only surface similarity The running man It tells the story of a group of young men living in a dystopian future society who are forced to compete in a deadly competition that requires them to keep going until only one of them is left standing (and alive). It is an integrative character study of closeness They shoot horses, they don’t More than that, it’s action-action sci-fi The running man. (They would make a great double feature, though.) river Long walk On the stars Or rent it from Prime Video.

28 years later (2025)

Zombies go bad if you leave them too long, and these dead guys have been marinating for about 30 years. By Danny Boyle and Alex Garland 28 years later An ecological environment too fast-paced for the fast-paced chaos of modern zombies, exploring a community of living humans in long-dead England. It’s a fast-paced film about the post-apocalypse that makes you wonder if the zombies have been eliminated better than this one. Stream 28 Years Later on Netflix Or rent it from Prime Video.

F1 (2025)

I’m glad this list of dark zombie narratives, carefully paced mysteries, and thinly veiled cultural criticism ends with a movie about driving too fast. (Sometimes you just need a palate cleanser.) Starring Brad Pitt as a race car driver struggling for one last shot, Best Picture nominee F1 The original F1 Grand Prix events were shot and perfectly captures the danger, drama and pure adrenaline of the sport. This is a great movie to show off your new TV and sound bar. river F1: The Movie on Apple TV+.