January is a big month for streaming, and the big releases arrive almost immediately, with some of Netflix's big premieres making a huge wave in live television. As far as what’s upcoming on Disney+ or what’s on the way for other streaming platforms, there’s plenty to get you through the end of the year and celebrating 2025 in style. Strap in.

"Carry-On" has proven to be a major Netflix Original; this Taron Egerton-led Christmas thriller has basically been the streamer's No. 1 watch since it arrived on Dec. 13. The movie sees TSA agent Ethan (Egerton) powering through the shift from hell at LAX on Christmas Eve.

Watch these five movies leaving Netflix at the end of024. Our picks include a remarkable thriller and one of the most influential blockbusters ever.

"Missing You" is the latest Netflix series adapted from a Harlan Coben book, which has been a recipe for a hit show in the past. The Harlan Coben thriller series "Fool Me Once" was one of last year's biggest surprise hits, after all.

Thankfully, Netflix also added a healthy amount of original programming, movies, TV shows, anime, and documentaries that’ll be much easier to watch. So here’s a list of Netflix’s best shows and movies to watch in case you never get past the buffering icon.

Considering that 2024 began on the heels of an actors and writers strike, it’s amazing that Netflix still put out as many originals as it did this year. Many of this year’s new series also dominated our picks for the 10 best Netflix shows of 2024,