Hulu is starting 2026 strong with a packed lineup of new originals, returning fan-favorite series, reality TV, documentaries, and major movie additions. Whether you’re looking for your next binge or a few standout premieres to add to your watchlist, January has plenty to offer.

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🎬 Major Hulu Premieres & New TV Series

January 1, 2026

• Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026 – Ring in the new year with the iconic live celebration.
• Global Soul Kitchen (Season 2) – The food and culture docuseries returns with new episodes.

January 5–10

• Best Medicine – New scripted Fox series premieres on Hulu.
• Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live – A special concert event arrives on the platform.
• The Masked Singer (Season 14) – The hit singing competition returns with new contestants.
• The Artful Dodger (Season 1) – A new series inspired by the classic Dickens character.

Mid-Month Highlights

• Tell Me Lies (Season 3) – The drama series returns with a new chapter.
• Animal Control (Season 4)
• Going Dutch (Season 2)
• Fear Factor: House of Fear – Reality competition reboot.

January 21, 2026

• FX’s The Beauty – A dark sci-fi thriller premieres with a multi-episode debut.

Late January

• Digimon Fusion (Seasons 1–2) – Both seasons arrive for anime fans.
• American Idol (Season 9)
• Next Level Chef (Season 5)

📺 Returning & Ongoing Favorites

Several popular series continue or return with new episodes throughout January:

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2) – Weekly episodes continue.
• The Rookie (Season 8)
• Will Trent (Season 4)
• Made in Korea – New episodes added.
• I AM BOXER – Documentary series continues.

🎥 Movies & Special Additions

Hulu also expands its movie library in January with a mix of recent hits and catalog favorites:

• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
• 28 Weeks Later
• Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
• Twinless
• Wicked Little Letters