Netflix Philippines: What’s New This January 2021
It’s time to welcome the new year with new and exciting titles from the top picks and films you can’t miss to must-see series premiere and fun family titles, all courtesy of Netflix! Check out the list below to see what’s new on Netflix this month of January!
What Happened to Mr. Cha
A dark comedy film, What Happened to Mr. Cha showcases actor Cha In-Pyo as he looks back at the peak of his career-long behind him and clinging to his past glory—until a sudden wake-up call forces him to face who he’s become.
Release date: January 1
Running time: 1 hour and 42 minutes
Casts: Cha In-pyo, Cho Dal-hwan, Song Jae-ryong
Cobra Kai (Season 3)
William Zabka and Ralph Macchio reprise their roles in this Emmy-nominated sequel to the hit “Karate Kid” films. Cobra Kai’s season three finds everyone reeling in the aftermath of the violent high school brawl between their dojos, which has left Miguel in a precarious condition.
While Daniel searches for answers in his past and Johnny seeks redemption, Kreese further manipulates his vulnerable students with his own vision of dominance. The soul of the Valley is at stake, and the fate of every student and sensei hangs in the balance.
Release date: January 1
Episodes: 10
Casts: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeller
Pieces of A Woman
Pieces of a Woman showcases a stellar performance of Vanessa Kirby, Shia LeBeouf, and Ellen Burstyn as it tells a story about heartbreaking home birth that leaves a woman grappling with the profound emotional fallout, isolated from her partner and family by a chasm of grief.
The film had its world premiere on September 4, 2020 at the 77th Venice International Film Festival.
Release date: January 7
Running time: 2 hours and 6 minutes
Casts: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LeBeouf, Ellen Burstyn
Night Stalker: The Hunt for A Serial Killer
Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 Los Angeles lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. In this limited true-crime series, young detective Gil Carrillo and legendary homicide investigator Frank Salerno are on the hunt to catch a nocturnal monster responsible for a series of seemingly disconnected murders and sexual assaults in the city of angels.
Release date: January 13
Outside of the Wire
In the near future, a drone pilot sent into a war zone finds himself paired with a top-secret android officer on a mission to stop a nuclear attack. Outside the Wire is an upcoming American science-fiction film directed by Mikael Håfström.
Release date: January 15
Running time: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Casts: Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Emily Beecham
Double Dad
While her mom is away, a teen sneaks out of the hippie commune where she lives and embarks on a life-changing adventure to discover who her father is. Double Dad is a family comedy film starring Maisa Silva a.k.a “DJ Cinderella” alongside Eduardo Moscovis, Marcelo Médici, and comedian Pedro Ottoni.
Release date: January 15
Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Casts: Michelle Jenner, Itzan Escamilla, Sergio Mur
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
In the second installment of the Fantastic Beasts film series, The Crimes of Grindelwald follows Dumbledore as he enlists Newt Scamander to locate a teenager whose mysterious affection might turn the tide after the dark wizard Grindelwald gains more ground.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a 2018 fantasy film directed by David Yates and written by J. K. Rowling and the tenth overall film in the Wizarding World franchise, which began with the Harry Potter film series.
Release date: January 16
Running time: 2 hours and 13 minutes
Casts: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterson, Jude Law
Riverdale (Season 5)
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Riverdale’s new season will begin with Archie and the gang’s final days as Riverdale High students, from an epic Senior Prom to a bittersweet Graduation, with a lot of emotional moments and goodbyes as everyone goes their separate ways to college or elsewhere.
Release date: January 21
Episodes: 22
Casts: K.J. Appa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Cassey Cott
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (Season 2)
Six teens invited to attend a state-of-the-art adventure camp on Isla Nublar must band together to survive when the dinosaurs break out of captivity. A dynamic young voice cast drives the action in this family-friendly animated series set in the world of the hit franchise.
Release date: January 22
Casts: Paul-Mikel Williams, Jenna Ortega, Sean Giambrone
Fate: The Netflix Saga (Season 1)
Based on the Nickelodeon animated series “Winx Club”, Fate: The Netflix Saga is an upcoming young adult drama created by Iginio Straffi. This new series follows a group of fairies as they learn to master their magical powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence.
Release date: January 22
Episodes: 6
Casts: Abigail Cowen, Hannah Van Der Westhuysen, Precious Mustapha
The White Tiger
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name written by Arvind Adiga, The White Tiger follows an ambitious driver for a rich Indian family as he uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and become an entrepreneur.
Release date: January 22
Running time: 2 hours and 6 minutes
Casts: Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Penguin Bloom
Penguin Bloom tells the true story of Sam Bloom, a young mother whose world is turned upside down after a near-fatal accident leaves her unable to walk. Following the struggle to adjust to their new situation, an unlikely ally enters their world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin.
Oscar nominee Naomi Watts stars with Andrew Lincoln and Jacki Weaver in this heartfelt drama based on a true story and book of the same name by Bradley Trevor Greive.
Release date: January 27
Running time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Casts: Naomi Watts, Andrew Lincoln, Jacki Weaver
The Dig
The Dig is a drama film based on the 2007 novel of the same name by John Preston, which depicts the events of the discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial site on the property of Edith Pretty.
Release date: January 29
Running time: 1 hour and 52 minutes
Casts: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James
Which of these new films and series on Netflix are you excited to watch this first month of 2021? Share it with us in the comments below!
