7 New Movies You’ll Want to See in Theaters This January 2026
January is kicking off the year with a strong lineup at the movies. From chilling horror and high-concept sci-fi to dark comedy, there is something for every kind of moviegoer. Whether you’re looking for big-screen spectacle or a darker, more intense experience, these 7 new movies arriving in theaters in January 2026 are worth grabbing a ticket for.
Primate (January 9)
Genre: Horror
Cast: Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Miguel Torres Umba
Synopsis: “Lucy’s tropical island homecoming turns deadly when her family’s clever chimpanzee, Ben, becomes rabid. With her father away and no help coming, paradise becomes a prison as Lucy and her friends fight for survival against a pet they once trusted.”
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (January 16)
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Horror
Cast: Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-Parry
Synopsis: “Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later but turning that world on its head – Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship – with consequences that could change the world as they know it – and Spike’s (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) becomes a nightmare he can’t escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival – the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying.”
Dead Man’s Wire (January 16)
Genre: Crime Thriller
Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino
Synopsis: “Dead Man’s Wire is the fascinating true story of the 1977 kidnapping that turned aspiring Indianapolis entrepreneur Tony Kiritsis into an eccentric outlaw folk hero, directed by Academy Award nominated filmmaker Gus Van Sant.”
Mercy (January 23)
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller
Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis, Kylie Rogers, Kali Reis, Chris Sullivan
Synopsis: “In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.”
Return to Silent Hill (January 23)
Genre: Supernatural Psychological Horror
Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Evie Templeton, Christophe Gans, Hannah Emily Anderson
Synopsis: “When a mysterious letter calls him back to Silent Hill in search of his lost love, James finds a once-recognisable town and encounters terrifying figures both familiar and new, and begins to question his own sanity.”
Send Help (January 30)
Genre: Survival Thriller, Dark Comedy
Cast: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang
Synopsis: “Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien), two colleagues who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it becomes an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.”
The Moment (January 30)
Genre: Mockumentary, Satirical Comedy
Cast: Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, Kate Berlant, Jaime Demetriou, Kylie Jenner, Isaac Powell, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård
Synopsis: “A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.”
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