Best new shows & films – quick links
Netflix: new this week
WWE Royal Rumble: 2026 – 1 February
Special. The Road to WrestleMania begins here with a marathon melee as WWE Superstars fight to outlast wrestling’s best in the biggest Royal Rumble Match in history. The show will broadcast live from Saudi Arabia at 6am AEST 1 February.
How to Train Your Dragon – 1 February
Film (2025). This live-action adaptation faithfully recreates DreamWorks’ much-loved 2010 animated fantasy adventure film, telling the story of a young Viking who forms an unlikely bond with a Night Fury dragon named Toothless, challenging tradition and reshaping his world forever. (Also streaming on Binge.)
Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing – 1 February
Documentary (2025). Ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, go inside the high-stakes, high-drama world of ice dance as the sport’s top couples skate for gold and glory.
Is It Cake? Valentines – 4 February
Special. Bakers team up with their sweetie pies to create ultra-realistic cakes and hoodwink celebrity judges in this special Valentine’s Day edition of Netflix’s original baking show.
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 – 5 February
Series. Buckle up – in the latest season of this American legal drama, Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is on trial for a murder he didn’t commit and must face a relentless DA as he fights to prove his innocence, expose the real killer and save his firm.
Lesbian Space Princess – 6 February
Film (2025). Fresh from getting a lot of love on the film festival circuit, this Australian made, ‘queer as f*ck’ animated sci-fi comedy finally lands on streaming this month. The debut feature work of writers/directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese, Lesbian Space Princess follows the adventures of an introverted space princess who is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens.
Starring the voices of Shabana Azeez, Bernie Van Tiel, Gemma Chua-Tran, Richard Roxburgh, Kween Kong, and the Aunty Donna boys. Read ScreenHub‘s four-star review from Stephen A Russell.
Queen of Chess – 6 February
Documentary (2025). Veteran documentarian Rory Kennedy directs this new film about Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár, who battled skepticism, sexism and champion player Garry Kasparov to claim her place among the game’s all-time greats.
Deeper – 6 February
Documentary (2025). In this deep dive into extreme cave diving, a team of divers led by Dr Richard Harris (a hero of the Thai cave rescue) aims to set a record for the deepest descent as they explore the dark mysteries of New Zealand’s Pearse Resurgence cave system.
Jurassic World: Rebirth – 8 February
Film (2025). Five years after Dominion, a covert team embarks on a high-stakes mission to extract dinosaur DNA for a groundbreaking medical cure. Led by Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and paleontologist Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey), the expedition collides with mutant predators and a stranded family, turning science into a fight for survival. (Also streaming on Binge.)
Stan: new this week
68th Annual GRAMMY Awards – 2 February
Special. Music’s biggest night will return to Stan with the 2026 GRAMMY Awards broadcasting live from Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah. Artists competing for the highly sought after Album Of The Year award include Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Leon Thomas, Clipse and Tyler, The Creator.
Disney+: new this week
The Muppet Show – 4 February
Special (2026). Our world needs Kermit, Miss Piggy and the whole gang more than ever before. So thank goodness, The Muppet Show is returning in 2026 with a special event on Disney+ marking the 50th anniversary of the original variety series.
Produced by Seth Rogen and featuring guest star Sabrina Carpenter (who is also executive producer), the hope is that this special will serve as a ‘backdoor pilot’ for a potential new season of the iconic series.
Bombing Pompeii – 4 February
Special (2023). During August and September 1943, Allied forces dropped over 165 bombs on Pompeii to dislodge German soldiers, causing significant damage and leaving up to 10 unexploded bombs in unexcavated areas. This 43-minute documentary special from National Geographic follows a scientific team using advanced technology to locate these ticking time bombs.
BritBox: new this week
Our Welsh Chapel Dream Season 2 – 4 February
Series. This renovation series follows a master potter and his partner as they transform a dilapidated, 160-year-old Victorian chapel into their forever home and a working pottery studio.
Season two presents unprecedented challenges. The pair launch straight into battle with a fast-spreading fungus, tearing it out before it destroys the chapel entirely. With the structure saved, attention turns to detail and design, as they create a richly atmospheric Victorian-style parlour bathroom. The season rounds off with completing the master bedroom, marking the moment the once-derelict chapel finally begins to feel like home.
I Am Ruth – 5 February
Film (2022). When single mother Ruth, played by Kate Winslet (Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), notices her daughter withdrawing from the world and sinking under the weight of social media, she fights to reconnect before their bond is lost.
This critically acclaimed, BAFTA-winning single drama – which earned Winslet a BAFTA for Best Leading Actress and took home the BAFTA for Best Single Drama – follows the heartbreaking challenges of teenage addiction. As Freya, played by Kate Winslet’s real-life daughter Mia Threapleton (The Phoenician Scheme, A Little Chaos, Shadows) becomes increasingly obsessed with her phone, hardships emerge. It derails her schooling and communication, sparking tense, emotional confrontations that test the limits of their relationship.
ABC iview: new this week
Luka Muller: Top 5 Smells I Smelled Before – 1 February
Comedy special. Luka is trying to go on his phone less so has decided to write a comedy show about his favourite smells. Laugh at his jokes, hear his stories and please, smell his smells.
Kath & Kim Series 1-4 and specials – 1 February
Series. Put on some footy franks and pop the Tia Mia, the most iconic and everlasting Australian comedy of all time is heading back to the ABC, and you can stream the whole lot.
Kath is a forty-something empty nester who is very proud of her home, ditto herself. Her daughter Kim is a pouting princess whose glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream is always half empty. With Kath’s husband Kel, Kim’s husband Brett and second best friend Sharon, they love to make mountains out of molehills and sows ears of silk purses.
Muster Dogs Season 4 – 1 February
Series. This time, it’s not just the puppies being put to the test – it’s the participants. In this season, six participants with limited dog and stock handling experience raise and train a working dog from puppy to paddock-ready in just 12 months.
Dog Park – 1 February
Series. In the grip of a mid-life crisis, Roland meets the eternal optimist Samantha and a mismatched, life-loving group of dog-parkers.
Dog Park is a heart-warming tale of belonging, resilience, and the transformative power of connection – both human and canine.
Read: Why the dog park became the perfect setting for ABC’s latest comedy
This England – 1 February
Series. This England, based on Boris Johnson’s tumultuous first months as Prime Minister, traces the impact on the country of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Stars Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson.
Sort Of – 1 February
Series. This big-hearted Canadian sitcom follows Sabi Mehboob, a non-binary millennial who straddles various identities from sexy bartender at an LGBTQ bookstore and bar, to the youngest child in a large Pakistani family, to the de facto parent of a downtown hipster family.
A coming-of-age story, Sort Of exposes the labels we once poured ourselves into as no longer applicable to anyone.
Dance With Tom – 2 February
Series. Tom, a charismatic First Nations storyteller and dancer, brings Australia’s cultural heritage to life through vibrant dance and animation for pre-schoolers and families.
SBS On Demand: new this week
From Roger Moore With Love – 3 February
Documentary (2024). This feature-length documentary offers a rare glimpse into the life of the ultimate gentleman spy. Blending Moore’s own diaries, memoirs and rare archival footage, it takes viewers on a journey through his world featuring candid interviews with those who knew him best – family, friends, iconic co-stars and even fellow Bonds.
From his humble beginnings as a working-class boy in South London to his transformation into a global icon, this is the definitive portrait of a man who embodied a role so completely that he became indistinguishable from it.
Trespasses – 4 February
Series. This intoxicating, four-episode romantic drama tells the story of Cushla (Lola Petticrew), a young Catholic schoolteacher whose life in 1975 Northern Ireland is shadowed by the Troubles.
Amid curfews, bombings and betrayals, she works nights in her family’s pub, serving both sides and British soldiers, when she meets and falls for Michael (Tom Cullen) – an older, married Protestant barrister.
Their affair is intoxicating and dangerous. Cushla’s world is full of defiant spirits: her drunk, sharp-tongued mother Gina (Gillian Anderson), her lively pupils, and beloved colleague Gerry (Oisín Thompson). But as the forbidden love between Cushla and Michael deepens, violence looms and tensions rise. Cushla will be pulled between duty and desire, and family and freedom.
Saving Yellowstone – 4 February
Series. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the largest intact environments on the planet, and home to over 1000 unique plant and animal species. While still largely rugged and majestic, serious issues such as disease, drought, pollution, human encroachment and climate change continually threaten both the wild and domesticated animals who call this place home.
Hosted by Dennis Quaid, Saving Yellowstone is a four-part limited series exploring both the beauty and fragility of this magical land.
The Last Leg With Adam Hills Season 34 – 4 February
Series. Fast-tracked from the UK, Australian comedy legend Adam Hills continues his award-winning series in 2026. Join comedy’s sharpest satirical trio, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, as they unpack the week’s news with a side of satire and a lot of laughs.
The Food That Built The World Season 6 – 7 February
Series. For generations of Americans, they have been household names: Milton Hershey, Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz and the McDonald’s brothers.
Behind the brand names were larger than life characters who built empires that defined American eating habits, built cities, invented new technologies and helped win world wars. Across 10 episodes, The Food That Built The World explores their surprising stories.
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo – 8 February
Series. From dangerous explosives and deadly curses to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo digs into the people, places and historical significance of these discoveries. And sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make history… because nothing stays hidden forever.
Architecture The Railways Built Season 2 – 8 February
Docuseries. Rail expert Tim Dunn travels the UK and Europe exploring the most striking architecture on the railway network. From station buildings to viaducts, hotels to signal boxes and every structure in between – and all of them have a fascinating story.
AMC+, Shudder & Acorn TV: new this week
Terrifier 3 – 1 February (Shudder & AMC+)
Film (2024). Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Mile County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Fear the Waking Dead (Seasons 7 & 8) – 1 February (AMC+)
Series. Arm yourself up and dive into the final two seasons of post-apocalyptic chaos with Fear the Waking Dead, AMC’s original spin-off to The Walking Dead.
In season seven, Teddy (John Glover) brought about his vision of ‘The End’ when he detonated nuclear warheads across the Texas landscape, but it will be up to those who survived to decide what ‘The Beginning’ will look like. (Also starring Lennie James, Kim Dickens, Colman Domingo and Rubén Blades.)
And in season eight, Morgan’s (Lennie James) and Madison’s (Kim Dickens) hope to rescue Mo from PADRE did not go as planned. Now, Morgan, Madison and the others they brought to the island are living under PADRE’s cynical rule. With our characters demoralised and dejected, the task of reigniting belief in a better world rests with the person Morgan and Madison set out to rescue in the first place – Morgan’s daughter, Mo
Rise of the 49ers – 1 February (AMC+)
Series. This limited series event explores the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the ‘80s and early ’90s, utilising rare and never-before-seen footage from NFL Films, including video of team speeches and behind-the-scenes photos of San Francisco’s legendary head coach Bill Walsh.
Featuring incisive interviews with club legends (and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees) such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young and Eddie DeBartolo Jr., among others, each episode will also include on-camera contributions from Tom Brady, a San Mateo, CA native and life-long 49ers fan.
Cold Call – 2 February (Acorn TV & AMC+)
Series. After single mother June (Sally Lindsay, Scott & Bailey) receives a fateful phone call, she takes increasingly desperate measures to salvage her family’s future in this dark thriller. Finding herself the victim of a scam that wipes out her savings, June tries to hunt down those responsible with the help of an old flame (Daniel Ryan, Mount Pleasant).
Paramount+: new this week
Maxxxine – 2 February
Film (2024). Set against the backdrop of 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally lands her long awaited big break. But just as success feels within reach, a mysterious killer begins stalking the starlets of Hollywood. As the body count rises, a chilling trail of blood threatens to expose Maxine’s dark and sinister past, putting her fame, freedom and future at risk.
Starring Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey and Lily Collins, with Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon. Read ScreenHub’s five-star review.
The Wasp – 2 February
Film (2024). In this taut, twisty psychological thriller, estranged friends Carla (Natalie Dormer) and Heather (Naomie Harris) reunite over tea, only to unveil a dangerous and deceptive plot that will irrevocably alter their lives.
As the two navigate a web of secrets and hidden agendas, the true nature of their meeting slowly comes to light, revealing a shocking and perilous reality that neither could have anticipated.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Season 2 – 4 February
Series. This Nickelodeon animation is back with even bigger laughs and wilder adventures as the inseparable trio take on everyday challenges in the most over-the-top ways imaginable.
Best friends Rock, Paper and Scissors continue to navigate school, friendships and rivalries, turning small problems into epic showdowns fuelled by their clashing personalities. Packed with fast-paced comedy, absurd humour and heartfelt moments, season two proves that even the simplest choices can lead to hilarious consequences.
HBO Max: new this week
Quiet in Class – 3 February
Docuseries. This three-part docuseries tells the chilling story of a scandal at a school in Sweden, where a paedophile – despite warnings from students – was able to continue working for eight years.
More than 150 schoolchildren were abused by their own youth leader. The paedophile scandal at the Internationella Engelska Skolan (International English School) in Karlstad is the largest of its kind in Sweden to date, and shocked the entire country when it came to light.
Smiling Friends Season 3 – 4 February
Series. Created by Australian Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, this animated series follows the employees of a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colourful world.
The company consists of cynical Charlie and star employee Pim, each tasked with out-calls to cheer people up. There’s also meticulous Allan who keeps things in order, along with mysterious Glep and the unpredictable billionaire Boss who founded the company.
YOLO Season 3 – 4 February
Series. Created by Australian Michael Cusack, the series follows Australian party girls Sarah and Rachel, who are looking for fun times, new experiences, positive vibes and hopeful horoscopes in the bizarre town of Wollongong.
Binge: new this week
The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 11 – 2 February
Series. This off-beat series returns with six new feature‑length cases as Mike Shepherd and Kristin Sims dive back into the quirky, murder‑filled secrets of Brokenwood, New Zealand. Season 11 blends dark humour with classic whodunnit twists as the detectives unravel fresh mysteries each episode.
Game of Wool Season 1 – 3 February
Series. A vibrant new British knitting competition where 10 amateur knitters go head‑to‑head in creative, high‑pressure weekly challenges. Hosted by Olympic champion and knitting enthusiast Tom Daley, the series blends colour, craftsmanship and big‑scale ambition.
1000-Lb Sisters Season 6 – 3 February
Series. The season hits full throttle as the Slaton family’s first‑ever London adventure turns into a pressure cooker, exposing simmering tensions and forcing everyone to confront long‑avoided truths. The emotional fallout follows them home, pushing Tammy, Amy and their siblings into some of their most revealing moments yet.
Prime Video: new this week
Relationship Goals – 4 February
Film (2026). When brilliant TV producer Leah Caldwell (Kelly Rowland) is about to make history as the first woman to run New York’s top morning show, her ex Jarrett Roy (Clifford ‘Method Man’ Smith) swoops in to compete for the same position.
He claims he’s a changed man, transformed by the wisdom of the New York Times bestselling book, Relationship Goals. As her tight-knit circle of friends dive into the same life-changing book, they all begin to rediscover their aim in love. Yet Leah, laser-focused on breaking through the glass ceiling, isn’t ready to believe in finding love – even as her undeniable chemistry with her ex threatens to reignite old flames.
Shadow Force – 8 February
Film (2025). In this action-drama, estranged couple Kyrah and Isaac were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group, Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love and, in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war. Watch the trailer.
Starring Kerry Washington, Omar Sy and Mark Strong.
Apple TV: recently added
Shrinking Season 3 – 28 January
Series. The highly anticipated new season from creators Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein and Jason Segel. The series follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own.
In addition to the ensemble cast, season three brings back guest stars Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr, Wendie Malick and Cobie Smulders, along with new additions Jeff Daniels and multi-award winner and activist Michael J Fox.
Yo Gabba Gabbaland Season 2 – 30 January
Kids and family series. Dance, sing, play and make learning fun as kids and parents jump into Yo Gabba Gabbaland and discover all the things that make this community so magical. The series builds on the original Daytime Emmy Award-winning series Yo Gabba Gabba!, a fully-fledged cultural phenomenon that has amassed over 1.2 billion views on YouTube.
