Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Netflix | Jan 9–Jan 15

Netflix is kicking off mid‑January with a rare gift: full‑blown movie collections dropping all at once, the kind of lineup that turns a casual scroll into a weekend‑long binge. Classics are returning, new titles are climbing the charts, and a few long‑loved films are stepping back into the spotlight. If you’ve been waiting for a week where Netflix feels like a curated film festival, this is it.

1. James Bond Movies Coming to Netflix — Full Chronological List

Netflix is dropping a massive 26‑film James Bond collection on January 15, bringing every era of 007 into one place for the first time in years. The lineup includes all 25 official Eon Productions films plus the outlier “Never Say Never Again” (1983), giving subscribers a complete tour from Sean Connery’s first mission to Daniel Craig’s final bow. This arrival is part of a new licensing deal between Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix, opening the vault for a full‑scale Bond binge. Fans will be able to watch every actor who has carried the codename — Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig — in one seamless run.

1960s

• Dr. No (1962)
• From Russia with Love (1963)
• Goldfinger (1964)
• Thunderball (1965)
• You Only Live Twice (1967)
• On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

1970s

• Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
• Live and Let Die (1973)
• The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
• The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
• Moonraker (1979)

1980s

• For Your Eyes Only (1981)
• Octopussy (1983)
• Never Say Never Again (1983) (non‑Eon, still included)
• A View to a Kill (1985)
• The Living Daylights (1987)
• Licence to Kill (1989)

1990s

• GoldenEye (1995)
• Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
• The World Is Not Enough (1999)

2000s

• Die Another Day (2002)
• Casino Royale (2006)
• Quantum of Solace (2008)

2010s–2020s

• Skyfall (2012)
• Spectre (2015)
• No Time to Die (2021)

2. “Stone Cold Fox”

• Release Date on Netflix: Friday
• Original Release Date: Nov 7, 2025 (Limited)
• Rating: TV-MA
• Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
• Director: Sophie Tabet
• Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Jamie Chung, Krysten Ritter, Kiefer Sutherland, Mishel Prada, Karen Fukuhara

“Stone Cold Fox” shows up with the kind of gritty, high-stakes vibe that stands out. It’s about a woman who clawed her way out of an abusive commune, only to find her freedom has a price. When the ruthless leader kidnaps her sister and sends a dirty cop to hunt her down, she has to go back. The story is packed with action and tension, driven by a stacked cast including Kiernan Shipka and Kiefer Sutherland. At a lean 1h 26m, the pacing is tight, making it a sharp watch for anyone who loves a good survival story with some teeth.

3. “Priscilla”

• Release Date on Netflix: This week (currently #2 in Movies Today)
• Original Release Date: 2023
• Rating: R (drug use, some language)
• Genre: Drama; Based on Books; Based on Real Life
• Director: Sofia Coppola
• Cast: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Dagmara Dominczyk

“Priscilla” isn’t about spectacle; it pulls you in with atmosphere and honest emotion. Director Sofia Coppola follows Priscilla Beaulieu from her teens through her relationship with Elvis, zeroing in on the quiet moments behind the myth. Cailee Spaeny gives a killer performance, capturing the vulnerability of a young woman navigating love and fame. It’s a slow burn that rewards patient viewers, and its immediate jump to #2 on Netflix proves people are connecting with its personal perspective.

4. “The Threesome”

• Release Date on Netflix: (Not yet listed — theatrical release below)
• Original Release Dates:
  • March 7, 2025 (SXSW premiere)
  • September 5, 2025 (U.S. release)
• Rating: R (sexual material, language, brief drug use)
• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Drama
• Director: Chad Hartigan
• Cast: Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer‑King, Ruby Cruz

This rom-dram starts as a fantasy and ends with a reality check. Connor finally gets his crush, Olivia, but she steers the night toward an impulsive threesome with a charming stranger. What starts as a wild moment gets complicated when Jenny reappears, forcing all three to deal with the messy emotional fallout. Anchored by solid performances from Zoey Deutch and Jonah Hauer-King, the film balances humor with real vulnerability, making it a good fit for viewers who like their rom-coms with a little bite.

5. “The Maze Runner Trilogy”

• The Maze Runner (2014)
  • Release Date on Netflix: (This week — currently trending)
  • Original Release Date: 2014
  • Rating: PG‑13
  • Genre: Action, Sci‑Fi, Thriller
  • Director: Wes Ball
  • Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie‑Sangster, Will Poulter
• Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
  • Release Date on Netflix: (This week — part of the trilogy drop)
  • Original Release Date: 2015
  • Rating: PG‑13
  • Genre: Action, Sci‑Fi, Thriller
  • Director: Wes Ball
  • Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie‑Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Rosa Salazar
• Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
  • Release Date on Netflix: (This week — completes the trilogy)
  • Original Release Date: 2018
  • Rating: PG‑13
  • Genre: Action, Sci‑Fi, Thriller
  • Director: Wes Ball
  • Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie‑Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Rosa Salazar, Patricia Clarkson

“The Maze Runner Trilogy” is on Netflix as a full-on dystopian binge. The series follows Thomas and the Gladers as they’re thrown from the Maze to a scorched wasteland, and finally to the fortified Last City. Director Wes Ball keeps the action relentless and watching them back-to-back gives the story a momentum that just hits different. It’s a high-stakes ride for anyone into dystopian worlds, found-family stories, and survival tales that don’t let up.

6. “Bone Lake”

• Release Date on Netflix: Not listed
• Original Release Date: October 3, 2025
• Rating: R
• Genre: Erotic Thriller, Horror, Psychological Thriller
• Director: Mercedes Bryce Morgan
• Cast: Maddie Hasson, Alex Roe, Andra Nechita, Marco Pigossi

“Bone Lake” is one of those thrillers that sneaks up on you—quiet, then suddenly sharp and strange. A young woman heads to a remote cabin to reset her life but gets pulled into a dangerous triangle with two strangers who know too much. What begins as a flirtation becomes a psychological trap. Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan builds a slow, sensual dread that snaps into full-blown danger. It’s a moody, intimate thriller for anyone who likes their stories dark and stylish.

7. “12 Years A Slave”

• Release Date on Netflix: Not listed
• Original Release Date: November 8, 2013
• Rating: R
• Genre: Biography, Drama, History
• Director: Steve McQueen
• Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lupita Nyong’o, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt

“12 Years a Slave” is one of the most powerful historical dramas you’ll ever see, telling the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man kidnapped and sold into slavery. The film shows his twelve-year fight for survival and dignity. Chiwetel Ejiofor gives a career-defining performance, and director Steve McQueen is unflinching in his honesty about the realities of slavery. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an essential one that confronts the past with artistry and respect.

8. “The Royal We”

• Release Date on Netflix: Not listed
• Original Release Date: 2025
• Rating: TV‑G
• Genre: Comedy, Romance
• Director: Clare Niederpruem
• Cast: Mallory Jansen, Charlie Carrick, Rae Lim, Simon Kunz, Michael Howe, Carolyn Backhouse

“The Royal We” is a charming royal romance that delivers on all the genre’s comforts. Princess Bea has lived quietly in America, far from royal duty. But when her sister elopes, Bea is suddenly pushed into the spotlight and an arranged marriage with a prince she hardly knows. It’s a sweet, fish-out-of-water story that leans into the Hallmark-style comfort that makes it so bingeable. This is an easy, cozy watch for fans of royal escapism and gentle romance.

9. “Uglies”

• Release Date on Netflix: September 13, 2024
• Original Release Date: September 13, 2024
• Rating: PG‑13
• Genre: Sci‑Fi, Drama, Action, Teen, Dystopian
• Director: McG
• Cast: Joey King, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes, Laverne Cox, Jan Luis Castellanos

“Uglies” throws you into a glossy, dystopian future where mandatory cosmetic surgery at sixteen erases all differences. Tally Youngblood (Joey King) has waited her whole life to become a “Pretty.” But when her friend vanishes to avoid the surgery, Tally is forced to see the dark truth behind the system. Director McG creates a world that looks perfect on the surface but feels more and more unsettling. It’s a fast-paced, imaginative story that will land with anyone who loves a good rebellion.

10. “Damsel”

• Release Date on Netflix: March 8, 2024
• Original Release Date: March 8, 2024
• Rating: PG‑13
• Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
• Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
• Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Robin Wright, Nick Robinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett

“Damsel” flips the classic fairy-tale script. Millie Bobby Brown stars as Elodie, who agrees to marry a prince to save her people. But instead of a wedding, she’s tossed into a cave as a sacrifice to a dragon. What follows is a tense survival fantasy where Elodie has to rely on her own wits, not a knight in shining armor. Brown carries the film with a fierce performance, making this a satisfying watch for fans of fantasy with teeth and heroines who save themselves.

Bonus Pick:

11. “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5”

• Release Date on Netflix: January 12, 2026
• Original Release Date: January 12, 2026
• Rating: TV‑14
• Genre: Documentary
• Director: Martina Radwan
• Cast: Behind‑the‑scenes documentary featuring the cast, creators, and crew of “Stranger Things”

This documentary gives fans a final, intimate look at how one of Netflix’s biggest shows came to an end. Filmed over a year, it follows the cast and crew as they build the fifth and final season. It blends on-set footage with candid moments, highlighting the craft and relationships that shaped the show. It’s a love letter to the people who made the Upside Down feel real, and a heartfelt epilogue for anyone who grew up with the series.

That’s A BIG List For The Week

This week’s lineup feels like Netflix opening a vault — collections to binge, classics returning to the spotlight, and new global hits rising fast. Whether you’re settling in for a full trilogy, revisiting a masterpiece, or diving into something brand‑new, Jan 9–Jan 15 is stacked with reasons to stay in and press play.