Welcome to TechRadar’s new Netflix movies article. Below, we’ve rounded up the latest new movies that have launched on Netflix, but only the ones that have been developed by the streamer’s in-house film division. If you’re after a full rundown of every new project that’s debuted (or will debut) on the service this month, our new on Netflix in January guide should be your go-to.
But I digress. This weekend’s (January 17 to 19) new flick is Back in Action, a spy-comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx – and, truth be told, it doesn’t sound remotely interesting. So, if you’re looking for something more substantial to watch on the world’s best streaming service, you should read our best Netflix movies guide for more highly-rated streaming suggestions. Bookmark that page for later, though, and see if one of Back in Action‘s siblings will tickle your fancy instead.
New Netflix movies: January
Back in Action
Release date: January 17
Runtime: 114 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12 (UK)
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts, Rylan Jackson, and Glenn Close
Director: Seth Gordon
RT score: 25% (critics); TBC (audience)
Cameron Diaz reportedly came out of acting retirement to star in Netflix’s first big-budget film of 2025. She shouldn’t have bothered. Back in Action has been panned by critics, with one reviewer even saying it’s a “bad movie by any standard”. Ouch!
For anyone who might be interested in checking it out this weekend: Diaz and Foxx play Emily and Matt, two CIA agents who gave up their careers to start a family. However, when their cover is blown by enemies from their past, the married couple are forced to re-enter the murky world of espionage to keep themselves and their kids safe. To me, Back in Action sounds like another schlocky, by-the-numbers Netflix Original that’s anything but original. Absolutely steer clear of this one.
Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger
Release date: January 10
Runtime: 103 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12 (UK)
Cast: Rory Kinnear, Chrissy Metz, Rob Delaney, Jo Hartley, Amit Shah, Def Leppard, Pearce Quigley, Leila Farzad, Dan Fogler
Director: Chris Foggin
RT score: TBC (critics); TBC (audience)
The follow-up to one of Netflix’s surprise 2023 hits, Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger reunites us with the titular, altruistic millionaire (played by The Rings of Power and James Bond actor Rory Kinnear) who set up a community bank in the town of Burnley, UK to help its local businesses to thrive. This time around, Dave has to contend with the threat of payday loan companies as he attempts to help keep Burnley’s population safe from these predatory corporations.
Bank of Dave 2 won’t win any awards, nor will it be incredibly popular with Netflix’s global userbase. Nonetheless, its heart-warming story, relatable characters, and quintessentially British humor are sure to make it a worthwhile sequel to its highly-rated forebear.
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Release date: January 3 (available on BBC iPlayer in the UK)
Runtime: 80 minutes
Age rating: PG (US) / U (UK)
Cast: Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, and Reece Shearsmith
Director: Nic Park and Merlin Crossingham
RT score: 100% (critics); 93% (audience)
Everyone’s favorite claymation pairing are back for another feature film-based adventure. That’s right, bumbling inventor Wallace and his loyal canine companion Gromit have returned for another misadventure – one that sees the animated British icons battling returning for Feathers McGraw when the latter reprograms Wallace’s latest creation in an attempt to steal the infamous Blue Diamond once more.
As a huge fan of Wallace and Gromit, I’ve been eagerly awaiting Vengeance Most Fowl‘s arrival – and it didn’t disappoint me when I watched it on BBC One in the UK on Christmas Day. It’s laugh out loud funny, quintessentially British in its makeup, wonderfully animated, and incredibly family friendly, especially with regards to its breezy 80-minute runtime. The first of many great new Netflix movies that’ll surely arrive this year.
New Netflix movies: what’s coming in 2025?
Here’s a short list of all of the new Netflix movies that are expected to arrive throughout 2025. Many of them don’t have confirmed releases dates, though, so we’ve put a ‘TBC’ placeholder next to these titles for now:
- Kinda Pregnant (February 5)
- The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (February 11)
- The Electric State (March 14)
- Fear Street: Prom Queen (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Frankenstein (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Happy Gilmore 2 (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Havoc (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- In Your Dreams (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Jay Kelly (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Nonnas (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Pookoo (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- The Twits (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (sometime in 2025, date TBC)
For more Netflix-based coverage, read our best Netflix shows and best Netflix documentaries guides. Alternatively, find out how to sign up to Netflix or get the lowdown on whether it’s worth cancelling your Netflix subscription.
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