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Netflix closed out January with one of its busiest weeks of the year, dropping 50 new titles across movies, series, and podcasts in the U.S.
With major originals, global imports, and returning fan favorites, the platform’s charts reveal clear audience trends and what’s likely to dominate viewing into February.

A Packed Week of New Netflix Releases

Between January 24 and January 30, Netflix added 13 new movies and 37 new series and podcast titles to its U.S. library.
The surge comes just ahead of February 1 landing on a Sunday, traditionally one of Netflix’s biggest monthly refresh days.

While Bridgerton Season 4: Part 1 grabbed headlines, the week’s viewing data shows that long-running hits and breakout thrillers continue to outperform flashy debuts.

What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend

If you’ve already finished the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 4, there’s plenty more worth your time. These three picks stand out for storytelling, performances, and audience buzz.

20th Century Women (2016)

• Rating: R
  
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
  
• Director/Writer: Mike Mills
  
• Starring: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig
  

The A24 favorite quietly returned to Netflix this week, marking its first appearance on the platform in more than six years.
Anchored by a widely praised performance from Annette Bening, the film offers an intimate portrait of motherhood, identity, and generational change in late-1970s California.

Written and directed by Mike Mills, the semi-autobiographical story follows Dorothea Fields, a single mother raising her teenage son amid shifting cultural norms.
The film earned an Academy Award nomination and remains one of A24’s most enduring character-driven dramas.

Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (2024)

• Rating: R
  
• Genre: Drama, War
  
• Director: Embeth Davidtz
  

Making its streaming debut on Netflix, this Sony Pictures Classics release arrives after a strong critical reception.
The film is adapted from Alexandra Fuller’s memoir and follows eight-year-old Bobo growing up on a Rhodesian farm as political unrest reshapes her world.

Seen through a child’s perspective, the story balances innocence with the brutal realities of war, colonialism, and displacement.
While awards recognition has been limited so far, critics have consistently highlighted its emotional restraint and historical weight.

The Gangnam Project (Season 1)

• Episodes: 10
  
• Rating: TV-PG
  
• Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
  
• Language: Korean
  

Netflix continues its push into K-pop–adjacent storytelling with this Canadian-produced series making its global debut.
Originally aired on CBC Gem, the show follows a Korean-Canadian teen who begins tutoring trainees at a K-pop agency in Seoul.

As her proximity to stardom grows, the series explores ambition, cultural identity, and the personal cost of chasing fame.
Audience reviews have been largely positive, though the tone skews younger than recent Netflix youth dramas.

Full List of New Netflix Releases This Week (U.S.)

New Movies (13 Titles)

Highlights include M3GAN 2.0, Obvious Child, Eleanor the Great, and Netflix Originals like Mike Epps: Delusional.
The slate blends prestige films, international cinema, stand-up comedy, and mainstream genre releases.

New TV Series and Podcasts (37 Titles)

This week’s additions lean heavily into podcasts, true crime, pop culture commentary, and returning franchises.
Major arrivals include Bridgerton Season 4: Part 1, Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre Season 2, and The Gangnam Project.

The continued expansion of podcast-based content reflects Netflix’s broader strategy to diversify engagement beyond traditional scripted TV.

Most Popular Movies on Netflix U.S. This Week

Netflix’s movie chart remains competitive, with minimal separation at the top.

Top Performers:

• The Rip held first place with 74 points, narrowly beating
  
• Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart with 70 points
  

The recent addition of the James Bond catalog continues to pay dividends, with No Time to Die leading the franchise’s performance.
Newer Bond titles significantly outperformed older entries, underscoring audience preference for modern installments.

Most Popular Series on Netflix U.S. This Week

The standout continues to be HIS & HERS, which shows no signs of slowing weeks after its release.
With 75 points, the thriller is now approaching territory typically associated with Netflix’s all-time chart leaders.

Unexpectedly, Skyscraper LIVE continues to post strong numbers even after the live event concluded suggesting replay value for certain event-based formats.

Industry analysts have pointed to this performance as evidence that Netflix may revisit live programming beyond sports, where replay engagement has historically been weaker.

What the Viewing Data Tells Us

This week’s charts highlight three clear trends:

1. Thrillers and true crime remain dominant, especially serialized formats
   
2. Global content continues to break through, particularly Korean-language titles
   
3. Legacy franchises still matter, from Bridgerton to James Bond
   

Netflix’s ability to balance prestige films, global storytelling, and mainstream entertainment remains its competitive advantage heading into February.

Looking Ahead: What Comes Next on Netflix

With February beginning on a weekend, even more catalog refreshes and Originals are expected in the coming days.
The second half of Bridgerton Season 4 is already shaping up as one of Netflix’s most anticipated releases of the year.

If current trends hold, expect thrillers and international series to continue driving engagement well into the first quarter.

 

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