January 2026 shall be a gradual month of flicks in theaters, however there’ll nonetheless be some fascinating films to get pleasure from. 2025 was an important 12 months for films, with varied hits throughout completely different genres and a few surprises (each good and unhealthy). To shut 2025, theaters welcomed 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2, Avatar: Fireplace and Ash, and Marty Supreme, amongst others, all through December.
January is normally a gradual month in the case of theatrical releases, so it’s not stunning that 2026 is beginning with a brief checklist of flicks. Nonetheless, there are some fascinating films able to hit theaters in January, corresponding to a extremely anticipated horror sequel, Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, a brand new entry in a well-liked horror franchise, and extra.
Primate
Primate Will Be Launched On January 9, 2026
Primate is a pure horror film directed by Johannes Roberts. Primate follows Lucy (Johnny Sequoyah), who returns house to Hawaii for summer time break and reunites along with her father, her sister, and their pet chimpanzee, Ben. Lucy and her mates resolve to throw a celebration, however unbeknownst to them, Ben is bitten by a rabid animal.
Ben is now not the light chimpanzee they knew, so Lucy and firm should barricade themselves and work collectively to discover a solution to outsmart Ben and survive, as additionally they haven’t any manner of calling for assist. Additionally starring in Primate are Jessica Alexander, Kae Alexander, and Troy Kotsur.
The Chronology of Water
The Chronology of Water Will Be Launched On January 9, 2026
The Chronology of Water is a biographical psychological drama film directed by Kristen Stewart in her characteristic movie directorial debut. Primarily based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 e-book of the identical title, The Chronology of Water is the story of Lidia Yuknavitch (Imogen Poots), a swimmer and Olympic hopeful who accepts a school swimming scholarship in Texas to flee her abusive house.
Nonetheless, Lidia loses the scholarship, and she or he relocates, however her private struggles and substance-use dysfunction proceed, forcing her to re-evaluate her life and take a look at new paths in numerous areas of her life. Additionally starring in The Chronology of Water are Thora Birch, Tim Sturridge, and Jim Belushi, amongst others.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Will Be Launched On January 16, 2026
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. A sequel to 28 Years Later, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple sees Spike (Alfie Williams) being inducted into the gang of killers of Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell). In the meantime, Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) makes a discovery that might alter the world.
Additionally starring in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple are Erin Kellyman, Emma Laird, and Cillian Murphy, who reprises his position as Jim from 28 Days Later.
A Non-public Life
A Non-public Life Will Be Launched On January 16, 2026
A Non-public Life is a French black comedy thriller thriller film directed by Rebecca Zlotowski. A Non-public Life tells the story of Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster), a famend psychiatrist. Steiner units out to research the loss of life of considered one of her sufferers, as she’s positive she was murdered.
Additionally starring in A Non-public Life are Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste, and Luana Bajrami. A Non-public Life had its world premiere on the out-of-competition part of the 2025 Cannes Movie Competition.
Return to Silent Hill
Return to Silent Hill Will Be Launched On January 23, 2026
The Silent Hill franchise remains to be alive, and it’s getting a brand new film in 2026 with Return to Silent Hill. Directed by Christophe Gans, Return to Silent Hill follows James (Jeremy Irvine), who, after being separated from his soulmate, receives a mysterious letter that leads him again to the city of Silent Hill with hopes of discovering her.
Nonetheless, the city has modified because of the presence of a malevolent drive, and James comes throughout terrifying creatures. Additionally starring in Return to Silent Hill are Hannah Emily Anderson and Evi Templeton. Return to Silent Hill relies on Konami’s Silent Hill 2 online game.
H Is For Hawk
H Is For Hawk Will Be Launched On January 23, 2026
H Is For Hawk is a biographical drama film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and primarily based on Helen Macdonald’s 2014 memoir. H Is For Hawk follows Helen (Claire Foy), who, after dropping her father, finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a cussed hawk named Mabel.
Additionally starring in H Is For Hawk are Brendan Gleeson, Sam Spruell, Josh Dylan, and Denise Gough. H Is For Hawk had its premiere on the 52nd Telluride Movie Competition.
Ship Assist
Ship Assist Will Be Launched On January 30, 2026
Ship Assist is a survival thriller directed by Sam Raimi. Ship Assist is the story of Linda (Rachel McAdams), who works for Bradley (Dylan O’Brien). Whereas on a enterprise journey, their airplane crashes, and Linda and Bradley are the one survivors.
With Bradley injured and unable to stroll, and Linda being quite a bit smarter, their roles flip, and now Linda is in cost, and so they should discover a solution to survive, take care of one another, and discover a manner out. Additionally starring in Ship Assist are Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, and Chris Pang.
The Second
The Second Will Be Launched On January 30, 2026
The Second is a mockumentary directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring Charlie XCX as a fictionalized model of herself. The Second follows XCX as a rising pop star navigating fame, the music business, and the strain that comes with being a world star, whereas making ready for her enviornment tour debut.
Additionally starring in The Second are Rosanna Arquette, Alexander Skarsgård, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Rachel Sennott, and extra. The Second will premiere on the 2026 Sundance Movie Competition.