Films and series from January 2025 in streaming: watch on Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Disney +…
25 films and series to watch at the start of the year on platforms with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Cameron Diaz, Thomas Vinterberg, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Lopez, new emergencies and the long-awaited sequel to Severance!
I MISS YOU – mini-series – January 1 on Netflix
Watch out for a hit with this new bestseller by Harlan Coben adapted by Netflix. “Captain Kat Donovan reconnects on a dating app with her fiancé who passed away years ago, and discovers that sometimes you have to leave secrets in the past.”
VIGILseason 2 – series – January 2 on arte.tv
After investigating in a submarine, Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie are back, facing the ethical issues of new military technologies. “A British army drone test turns into a disaster on a Scottish base, killing seven soldiers. The duo of inspectors and couple in the city Amy Silva and Kirsten Longacre investigate the hostile ranks of the army of the air. Signed by Tom Edge, master of the psychological thriller, a season 2 anchored this time in the heart of the Middle East and which confronts its heroines with the ethical issues of a robotic war.
WALLACE & GROMIT: THE PALM OF VENGEANCE – film – January 3 on Netflix
The big comeback of Nick Park and his modeling clay! “In this opus, Gromit’s fears that Wallace would become too dependent on his inventions prove to be justified when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome who begins to take initiative. When it turns out that an old acquaintance seeking revenge may be behind it, Gromit must fight dark forces and save his master…or Wallace may never invent anything again!“
FAMILIES LIKE BEAR – mini-series – January 6 on Canal +
The director of Drunk And Festen goes to the series. Thomas Vinterberg tells of a near future in which Denmark would be closed. Faced with rising water levels, the Scandinavian country has no choice but to exfiltrate its population. But where will these uprooted families, who have become climate refugees, go?
SHORELINES – mini-series – January 6 on France.tv
After his box in Drops of GodFleur Geffrier leads the investigation in La Manche. “Following the inexplicable sinking of a trawler and its fishermen who remain untraceable, Abigail, an oceanographer, is sent on a mission to Fécamp, her hometown, which she left a few years earlier following a family drama.”
EXTRA.season 1 – series – January 7 on OCS
Anne Girouard, famous Queen Guinevere in the series Kaamelottembodies a devoted mother who discovers the pleasures of the flesh. “Her existence is turned upside down when she surprises one of her choristers in a wheelchair, having an orgasm thanks to cunnilingus performed on her by a man dressed as Santa Claus. This scene, both disturbing and fascinating, deeply upsets her. She revives in her of the intimate questions that she had buried: the pleasure that she has never really explored, nor received, nor offered. So, unbeknownst to everyone, Catherine decides to defy the prohibitions and becomes. “Cathy”, sexual companion for people with disabilities…”
AT THE DAWN OF AMERICA – miniseries – January 9 on Netflix
Director Peter Berg signs a hyper-realistic western which recounts the conquest of the American West in 1850. A raw fresco carried by Taylor Kitsch in gunslinger protecting a mother and her son “fleeing their past and ready to face the hostile expanses of the American Wild West, where freedom and cruelty reign.”
ON CALLseason 1 – series – January 9 on Prime Video
The ancient of pretty Little LiarsTroian Bellisario, carries this visceral, adrenaline-filled crime drama that follows “a duo consisting of a rookie cop and a seasoned cop on patrol in Long Beach, California. Incorporating a mix of bodycam, dash-camera and cellphone footage to create a cinema verite effect, this innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
THE GARDENER – film – January 10 on Prime Video
Jean-Claude Van Damme versus Michaël Youn? The improbable association of this action comedy by David Charhon. “Every year, the Prime Minister eliminates a list of nuisances of all kinds in the name of reasons of state. Serge Shuster, a senior official close to the Presidency, finds himself unwillingly at the heart of a scheme that causes his name to appear on this list. Condemned to certain death, at the heart of a state secret which also puts his family in danger, Serge, his wife and his children have only one hope left: their strange gardener, Léo.
AD VITAM – film – January 10 on Netflix
Guillaume Canet is at the center of this gripping thriller, which he wrote himself. Directed by Rodolphe Lauga, we follow Franck Lazarev who, “after escaping a murder attempt, must find his wife Léo, kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men. He is caught up in his past as a former member of the GIGN and plunged into a state affair that is beyond his control..” Also with Stéphane Caillard, Nassim Lyes, Alexis Manenti and Zita Hanrot.
GOOSEBUMPSseason 2 – series – January 10 on Disney Plus
The ex-Friends plays it Venom in the new chapter of the anthology adapted by RL Stine. “Twins Cece and Devin Brewer spend the summer with their father in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. Deeply buried secrets will trigger a series of events that will give them the key to an old enigma: with their friends, Alex, CJ and Frankie, they will discover the frightening story of four teenagers who disappeared in 1994.
THE PITTseason 1 – series – January 10 on Max
Fans ofEMERGENCIES will find Noah Wyle in a white coat! New real-time medical series, it follows for 15 hours (15 episodes) the lives of doctors in the emergency department of a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A modern drama which chronicles the reality of the profession, through the prism of interns who will experience a tumultuous first day.
BERLIN NOBODY – film – January 11 on Canal+
Sadie Sink, the little girl of Stranger Thingswill play Eric Bana’s daughter in this thriller Takeninspired by the novel “Tokyo” written by Nicholas Hogg (2015). “American expatriate and social psychologist Ben Monroe moves to Berlin to further research the epidemic of cult mentality. As he immerses himself in a German cult, his rebellious teenage daughter, Mazzy, becomes involved with a mysterious and enigmatic boy. As these two worlds collide, Mazzy finds herself in grave danger and Ben must race against time to save his daughter.
UNSTOPPABLE – film – January 16 on Prime Video
Jennifer Lopez accompanies Jharrel Jerome in this true story, that of Anthony Robles “born with only one leg, but whose indomitable spirit and unwavering determination pushed him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. It will take everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate goal : become a university wrestling champion.”
SEVERANCEseason 2 – series – January 17 on Apple TV+
But what is going on at Lumon Industries? The small screen’s strangest company reopens, starring Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette and John Turturro. Ben Stiller’s mystery thriller will still haunt your nights for a few weeks.
BACK IN ACTION – film – January 17 on Netflix
Cameron Diaz comes out of retirement! After 10 years away from the sets, the actress returns to action with Jamie Foxx in this very meta action thriller: “Although they long ago resigned from the CIA to start a family, Emily and Matt are unwillingly caught up in espionage when their cover is blown.”
HIGH POTENTIALseason 1 – series – January 23 on Disney Plus
HPIit’s almost over. But here is the American remake! The French series is entitled to a copy and paste in America, with Kaitlin Olson (Philadelphia) who takes on the role of Audrey Fleurot, in a very close version. Even the American cop from the Los Angeles police is called Karadec!
YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MANseason 1 – series – January 29 on Disney Plus
An all-new Marvel animated series, which explores the origins of Peter Parker and his early days as Spider-Man, and takes place in an alternate timeline where Norman Osborn becomes Parker’s mentor instead of Tony Stark (in the MCU).
THE NIGHT AGENTseason 2 – series – January 23 on Netflix
Gabriel Basso returns to service. After the success of season 1, Shawn Ryan’s series returns: “While tracking down a CIA agent accused of leaking secrets, Peter and Rose find themselves in the crosshairs of a ruthless information dealer and war criminal.”
SUPER MALESseason 1 – series – January 24 on Netflix
Noémie Saglio, creator of Heart Planthis time is interested in the hearts of men through “a group of long-time friends, whose love and professional lives are turned upside down by the women in their lives. Cédric, Tom, Jérémie and Tonio, struggle to find their place and find love in a society that challenges questions patriarchy, and gradually deprives them of their privileges.“Manu Payet, Guillaume Labbé, Antoine Gouy and Vincent Heneine are the four friends, while Ariane Mourier, Mélanie Bernier and Olga Kurylenko play the women in their lives.
SECTION 31 – film – January 24 on Paramount +
New adventure in the stars with Michelle Yeoh as captain. The Oscar-winning actress reprises her role from the series Discovery : “Empress Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she must also confront the sins of her past.”
PARADISE – mini-series – January 28 on Disney +
Sterling K. Brown (This is Us) must protect former President James Marsden (Sonic) “in a peaceful community inhabited by some of the most high-profile personalities on the planet. But their peace is shattered when a shocking murder is committed and a high-stakes investigation begins.”
MYTHIC QUESTseason 4 – series – January 29 on Apple TV+
New part for the brilliant comedy from Rob McElhenney (the creator of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) which takes place in the world of a video game company. “The assembled Mythic Quest team faces new challenges in an ever-changing video game landscape as stars rise, egos clash, relationships blossom, and everyone tries to have a little more balance between work and private life.”
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED – film – January 30 on Prime Video
Reese Witherspoon takes on Will Ferrell in this crazy wedding comedy, from a master of the genre: Nicholas Stoller (Without Sarah nothing goes, Our worst neighbors). “When two weddings are accidentally scheduled on the same day at the same venue, each wedding couple is challenged to preserve their family’s special moment while making the most of the unexpectedly tight venue. In a hilarious battle of determination and courage, the bride’s father (Will Ferrell) and the other bride’s sister (Reese Witherspoon) clash chaotically and will stop at nothing to maintain an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones .”
