Start the new year with a bang
There’s nothing better than ringing in the new year with an upgraded watchlist. Whether you’re a cinematic fiend or just in need of some kind of entertainment to fill up your weekends, there’s a slew of TV shows and films that are hitting your screens this month. From romantic comedies to supernatural horror and action-packed adventures, January 2025 releases are bound to fulfil your watching necessities.
Here’s our curated guide on what to watch in January 2025:
American Primeval
For those who have a penchant for history and the Wild West, it’s time to add this gripping series to your watchlist now. Starring hunk, Taylor Kitsch, this series follows a mother and a son fleeing their past and trying to find freedom while being struck by the cruelty of the American West.
Release Date: 9 January
Goosebumps: The Vanishing
Based on the book series by R.L. Stine, this supernatural horror series is back for its second season with a new storyline and cast—but, you’ll be sure to see existing monsters and items you’ve read about in the novels. This season follows fraternal twins, Devin and Cece as they adjust to life with their newly divorced dad, when things take a twisty turn—triggering a chain of events. As they try to unravel the mystery and secrets, they discover the mysterious tale of four teenagers who vanished in 1994.
Release Date: 10 January
XO Kitty
For those who loved To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, you’ll surely be swept off your feet with this one. Back for its second season, XO Kitty sees Kitty Song Covey returning to Seoul for a new semester at KISS. But, this time, more secrets are unravelled and bonds are tested, making Kitty figure out that life, family and love are more complicated than she ever imagined.
Release Date: 16 January
Back in Action
Starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, this action film follows Emily and Matt who find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown—years after giving up life as CIA agents to start a family. This is a fun one to watch this month, a bit dramatic, a lot of funny and brimmed with action.
Release Date: 16 January
Prime Target
Starring SAG Award winner Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell, Prime Target follows a brilliant postgraduate, Edward Brooks who has discovered a mathematic equation that will hold the key to every computer in the world. But, when enemies start hunting him down, Taylah Sanders, a female NSA agent must be his new guard dog.
Release Date: 20 January
The Night Agent
Based on Matthew Quirk’s novel of the same name, The Night Agent is an action-packed series about a low-level FBI Agent who works as the Night Action telephone operator in the White House. If you haven’t watched the first season, then you have to start binging now. Fast-paced, dangerous and thrilling, this season sees Peter and Rose caught up in a new conspiracy and discovering more secrets.
Release Date: 23 January
Star Trek: Section 31
In this new series, Emperor Philippa Georgiou is tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets while also facing the sins of her past. With Michelle Yeoh headlining this new TV show, you best believe this is going to be a great one.
Release Date: 24 January
You’re Cordially Invited
Brimmed with humour, this romantic comedy sees the father of a bride and the sister of another bride, go head-to-head to achieve an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones—when the two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue.
