It’s the first full week of 2026, and the best streaming services are coming out of holiday hibernation with new movies arriving over the next few days.
Netflix is preparing to debut its first major original movie of the year in the form of sun-soaked rom-com “People We Meet on Vacation.” It’s based on a best-selling book, and I’m expecting it to be particularly popular with viewers looking to chase away the seasonal blues. Meanwhile, in the premium streaming space, sci-fi “Predator: Badlands arrives, alongside one of the best dark thrillers I've seen in years.
