Here we are, heading into a new year. Now that it's almost January, you know what that means: New Year's resolutions, parties, and new shows and movies to watch on one of your forite streaming services. Now that we're about to change our calendars, here's everything new on Paramount+ this month.
First, check out "Girl Taken" on Jan. 8, a six-episode scripted thriller based on Hollie Overton’s novel "Baby Doll." Then, there's "Coldwater" on Jan. 9, marking Andrew Lincoln’s return to British TV in a dark psychological drama about a seemingly ordinary man whose life spirals after falling under the influence of someone deeply dangerous.
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New releases on Paramoun+ in January 2026: Top picks'Girl Taken'This six-episode scripted thriller, based on Hollie Overton’s novel "Baby Doll," follows twin sisters Lily (Tallulah Evans) and Abby (Delphi Evans), whose lives are torn apart when Lily is abducted from their rural English town by a teacher. Years later, Lily escapes captivity, only to face a painful reality: The world she dreamed of returning to has moved on, and freedom is terrifying enough on its own.
Premieres January 8 on Paramount+
'Coldwater'"The Walking Dead" alum Andrew Lincoln returns to British TV as a seemingly ordinary man whose life changes after he crosses paths with someone extremely dangerous. Told over six episodes, the series delves into how a normal marriage and supposedly unassuming (and unobtrusive) life can spiral into something dark and unpredictable. It's all about manipulation and how far it can go, which, from what we've seen so far of "Coldwater," looks quite terrifying.
Premieres January 9 on Paramount+
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By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.'Starfleet Academy'This modern "Star Trek" series explores a new generation of hopeful cadets training to become Starfleet officers. Sure, they've got tons of coursework to handle, but now they've also got friendships, rivalries, and even love in the mix making things even more difficult. It's hard enough to become a Starfleet officer without hing to grow up at the same time. And they’re forced to grow quickly under the pressure of their instructors and a looming threat that puts both the Academy and the Federation at risk -- familiar stuff, but through a different lens.
Premieres January 15 on Paramount+
Everything coming to Paramount+ in January 2026ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES & EVENTS
1/1: Barron’s Cove - Paramount+ Exclusive* 1/8: Girl Taken - NEW Paramount+ Original Series1/9: Coldwater - NEW Showtime Original Series*1/11: 83rd Annual Golden Globes (CBS)** 1/15: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - NEW Paramount+ Original Series1/20: Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer - NEW Paramount+ Original Series1/22: Canada Shore - NEW Paramount+ Original Series1/23: Zuffa Boxing on Paramount+ Debut1/24: UFC on Paramount+ Debut1/25: NFL AFC Championship Game1/28: School Spirits: Season 3 - Paramount+ Original Series
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New showsJanuary 7
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist: Season 1**
January 8
Girl Taken | Paramount+ Original SeriesGolden Eve** (CBS Special)
January 9
Coldwater* | Showtime Original Series (new episodes weekly)
January 11
ET: Live on the Golden Globes Red Carpet**
January 14
Bar Rescue: Season 9 Peppa Pig: Season 10
January 15
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Paramount+ Original Series (Episodes 101 & 102 drop on Jan. 15, followed by new episodes weekly)
January 20
Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer | Paramount+ Original Series
January 21
SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 15
January 22
Canada Shore | Paramount+ Original Series (new episodes weekly)
January 27
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January 28
School Spirits: Season 3 | Paramount+ Original Series (Episodes 301-303 drop on Jan. 28 followed by new episodes weekly)
January 30
Inside the 68th Annual Grammy Awards**
January 31
The Hundred-Foot Journey*
New moviesJanuary 1
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