New Action Movies and TV Shows Set to Release in January 2026

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January 2026 promises a strong start to the year with plenty of exciting movies and shows. Get ready for sequels to big disaster and sci-fi films, as well as the return of popular crime and spy series. The month includes highly anticipated blockbusters, brand new movies, and continuing seasons of favorite TV shows. Plus, a classic Hong Kong action film will be re-released in theaters for a limited time.

‘The Rookie’ (2018– )

ABC’s ‘The Rookie’ is back for a seventh season, picking up where the thrilling sixth season left off. The show follows John Nolan, the LAPD’s oldest rookie, and his team as they navigate the demands of their dangerous jobs and personal lives. Continuing to be a popular part of ABC’s Tuesday nights, ‘The Rookie’ delivers both exciting action and compelling character stories. This season promises new challenges for the team and will explore how their relationships continue to develop.

‘Will Trent’ (2023– )

The third season of ‘Will Trent,’ based on Karin Slaughter’s popular novels, premieres on ABC this January. Special Agent Will Trent relies on his distinct point of view to solve challenging cases at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The new episodes will continue to reveal details about Trent’s difficult past as he and his partner, Faith Mitchell, tackle complicated crimes. This season promises to unravel more of Will’s family secrets while keeping the show’s intense and realistic style.

‘Greenland 2: Migration’ (2026)

I just finished watching ‘Greenland 2: Migration,’ and it picks up right after the first movie! Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin are back, and this time, their family has survived the comet impact, but they can’t stay safe in their bunker forever. The movie follows their incredibly difficult journey across a frozen Europe as they try to find a new place to live. It’s really about what people will do to survive when everything around them has fallen apart, and how they cope with all the challenges of this new, broken world.

‘Primate’ (2026)

‘Primate,’ directed by Johannes Roberts, is a thrilling sci-fi action movie about a group of people fighting to survive a deadly outbreak. The story throws them into a dangerous world where basic instincts meet high-tech challenges. Fans of the director’s previous films can expect a mix of suspenseful moments and intense action. The movie follows a varied group of characters as they struggle to overcome threats from both humans and terrifying creatures.

‘Tehran’ (2020– )

I’m so excited for the third season of ‘Tehran’ on Apple TV+! It follows Tamar Rabinyan, this incredible Mossad hacker, and things get really intense. This time around, she’s stuck in Tehran without much help from her team, and she has to figure out how to survive. It’s a gripping look at the world of spies and cyber warfare, and this season throws in even more complicated characters and raises the stakes even higher. It’s really going to be a wild ride as she tries to complete her mission!

‘Gangs of London’ (2020– )

I’m so excited ‘Gangs of London’ is back for a third season on AMC+! It really throws you right back into the incredibly intense world of London’s criminal gangs and their fight for power. Picking up after the last season’s wild events, we see even more groups battling it out for control of the city. And honestly, the action is just phenomenal – the fight scenes are so well done and brutal, it’s exactly what I was hoping for. This season seems to be all about who’s teaming up with who, and the sacrifices people make to stay on top in the dangerous world of international crime.

‘Night Patrol’ (2026)

‘Night Patrol’ is a thrilling new movie about an LAPD officer who stumbles upon a dangerous secret during his overnight shift. Starring Justin Long, the film follows a cop caught in a web of corruption and strange, supernatural events. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself hunted by a shadowy group determined to keep it hidden. It’s a fast-paced blend of crime drama and horror, full of suspense and unexpected twists.

‘Mercy’ (2026)

‘Mercy’ is a futuristic thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson as a detective wrongly accused of a crime. She’s forced to go on the run to prove her innocence, leading to a thrilling chase through a high-tech city. The film, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, uses cutting-edge filmmaking to make the action sequences even more intense, and explores themes of justice and finding redemption.

‘Wild Cards’ (2024– )

The second season of ‘Wild Cards’ is back on The CW, following a detective and a con artist who team up to solve crimes. The show blends humor with exciting police work as they investigate new cases in Vancouver. Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti are back as the main characters, developing their complicated partnership and growing friendship. Expect even bigger crimes and surprising turns in the new episodes.

Tell us which of these action-packed releases you are most excited to watch in the comments.

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2026-01-07 18:49