New Horror Movies & TV Shows Set to Release in January 2026

Charlie Polinger’s first film as director, a tense psychological thriller, will be released in theaters on January 2, 2026. The movie centers on a shy twelve-year-old boy who gets caught up in a harsh and long-standing tradition at a water polo camp for boys. Starring Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, and Kenny Rasmussen, the film also features Joel Edgerton, who also helped produce it. It delves into difficult psychological issues within the confined world of competitive sports.

Actors Slammed for Taking Roles Meant for Underrepresented Groups

In the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, Mickey Rooney played Mr. Yunioshi, a Japanese character, using extensive makeup and fake teeth to create a stereotypical portrayal. Today, this performance is widely considered a prime example of yellowface – the act of a non-Asian actor portraying an Asian person – and is seen as deeply offensive. The decision to cast a white actor in the role has been debated for many years. While Rooney later admitted the criticism, he maintained that he didn’t mean to cause harm with his performance.

All the Movies Coming to Theaters in January 2026

Charlie Polinger’s first film as director, a tense psychological thriller, hits theaters January 2nd. It follows a shy twelve-year-old boy who gets caught up in a harsh ritual at an all-boys water polo camp. The film stars Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, and Joel Edgerton, who also produces. It’s a gripping look at the pressures kids face from their peers and how groups can behave.

The Most Anticipated Movies of January 2026

Lionsgate will release ‘Greenland 2 Migration’ on January 9, 2026, continuing the story of the 2020 film ‘Greenland’. Director Ric Roman Waugh is back, with Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin reprising their roles. The film follows the Garrity family as they venture out of their bunker in Greenland, searching for a new, safe place to live after a devastating comet impact. This new installment focuses on their perilous journey across the world as they try to survive in a drastically altered environment.

Celebs Who Backed Boycotts That Ended Up Boosting Sales

In 2020, Chrissy Teigen participated in a social media boycott of Goya Foods after company leaders publicly supported the president. She urged her followers to buy groceries and cooking essentials from other brands. Surprisingly, instead of losing sales, Goya saw a huge increase, fueled by a campaign from its dedicated customers. Stores nationwide reported unusually high demand for Goya products. The effort to damage the brand financially actually strengthened its position and increased its visibility in the long run.