New year, new movies: Here's January 2026’s big-screen lineup you can’t miss!

Action, emotion, music, and history collide in the first theatrical slate of the year and we cannot wait to see how these stories unfold on the big screen!

January 2026 kicks off with an exciting lineup of theatrical releases that promise something for every kind of moviegoer. From gritty thrillers and heartfelt dramas to high-octane action and patriotic epics, this month’s slate showcases the diversity and creativity of contemporary cinema. Starting the year strong with Ikkis and The Housemaid on January 1, audiences will find compelling stories that linger long after the credits roll. As the month unfolds, Song Sung Blue brings soulful rhythm on-screen, followed by the quirky investigative adventure Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos starring Vir Das and Imraan Khan. January 21 sees the release of the grand historical tribute The Pride of Bharat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and rounding out the month on January 23 is the much-anticipated action dramaBorder 2. Whether you’re into music-infused tales or cinematic spectacles rooted in history and heroism, January’s theatrical calendar is packed with must-see films.

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Check it out!

January 1

Ikkis

The Housemaid

January 9

Song Sung Blue

January 16

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos

January 21

The Pride of Bharat- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 

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January 23

Border 2

Marty Supreme

Which of these titles are you excited to watch on the big screen? Let us know in the comments below!

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