Streaming on Disney+/ESPN in January – quick links
Disney+: new this month
Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory – 2 January
Special. In the latest special from this British wildlife filmmaker, Bertie arrives in the Serengeti as the spectacular wildebeest migration kicks off. He’s here to film the fastest land animal on Earth: the cheetah. As he gets close to a mother caring for her tiny cubs and a young group of males executing phenomenal hunts as a team, he learns about the unexpected challenges the species endures.
Chicago Fire Seasons 1-11 – 7 January
Series. You can now binge on all 279 existing episodes of the show that spurned the entire Chicago television franchise (which has grown to include Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Chicago Justice). Chicago Fire explores the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue personnel and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department at the fictional Firehouse 51.
A Thousand Blows Season 2 – 9 January
Series. This British historical drama series is inspired by the Forty Elephants, an all-female crime syndicate who clash with the world of illegal bare-knuckle boxing in 1880s East London.
Picking up a year after the events of the first season, season two finds Hezekiah as a shadow of the man he once was, while Sugar Goodson is estranged from his family and drinking himself to death. Just as Wapping is about to sigh its last breath, Mary Carr bursts back into town with her loyal second, Alice Diamond. In Mary’s absence, Eliza’s failed reign as Queen has led to her exile, while Indigo Jeremy has taken back control of the Elephants.
Meanwhile, Mary is back to reassemble the Forty Elephants and reclaim her crown. She sobers Sugar up, as she has a use for him yet, and forms a reluctant alliance with Hezekiah to take down Indigo Jeremy once and for all. As always, Mary has a plan. And this time it’s riskier than ever.
Tell Me Lies Season 3 – 13 January
Series. The third season of this romantic drama follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they’ve rekindled their tumultuous romance, just in time for spring semester at Baird College.
While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with. Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen’s friends to face their own destructive behaviours. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.
Pole to Pole with Will Smith – 14 January
Series. Inspired by his late mentor to explore life’s big questions, Will Smith throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts.
Hey A.J.! – 14 January
Children’s Series. This brand-new, high-energy animated series is based on the Hey, A.J. books by the former Super Bowl Champion and children’s book author, Martellus Bennett. The show follows A.J., a curious and extremely imaginative 7-year-old girl. Whether imagining a long car drive is an exciting rocket ride or turning a grocery store line into a dance party, A.J. uses her big imagination to make any situation more fun and exciting.
Hoops, Hopes & Dreams – 19 January
Documentary Short. This 20-minute film by artist Glenn Kaino sheds light on the untold story of how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and an all-star team of civil rights activists took to basketball courts to connect with young voters, and how their strategy echoed in politics through President Obama’s historic campaign.
The documentary made its debut at Sundance 2025 before snagging “Best Documentary Short” at the Cleveland International Film Festival. It blends historical footage, vivid animation, and thoughtful interviews with voices like Andrew Young, Jemele Hill, and Jerry West, among others.
FX’s The Beauty – 22 January
Series. This new science-fiction series created by Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson takes a leaf (or, a limb?) from Hollywood’s newfound obsession with body horror (think The Substance). When international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall) uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of The Corporation (Ashton Kutcher), who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.
Marvel’s Wonder Man – 28 January
Series. This brand-new eight-part series – the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – introduces us to aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who is struggling to get his career off the ground.
During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley), an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić) is remaking the superhero film ‘Wonder Man‘. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.
Tracker Season 3 – 28 January
Series. This action drama series stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist and tracker who, driven by the troubles of his past, earns his living by assisting law enforcement and private citizens in exchange for reward money.
Disney+: new episodes in January
Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 – new episode on Saturdays
Series. Now in its 22nd season, this landmark medical drama follows a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial, who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together, they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 started airing on 11 October 2025, new episodes drop on Saturdays.
High Potential Season 2 – new episode on Wednesdays
Series. Kaitlin Olson returns as the sharp-witted single mum who cracked an unsolvable crime while working as a police department cleaner. Now officially part of the team, she continues to apply her unconventional intelligence to thorny investigations. Season two leans into the mix of humour, heart and crime-solving that made the debut run a sleeper success. Watch the trailer.
High Potential Season 2 started airing on 17 September 2025, new episodes drop on Wednesdays.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2 – new episode on Wednesdays
Series. If a young adult in your life is in need of a distraction to take their mind off the whole getting booted off social media thing, the new season of this fantasy adventure series based on Rick Riordan’s novels should do the trick.
When Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save the camp – the legendary Golden Fleece. With help from Annabeth, Clarisse and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy’s survival becomes essential to stopping Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood – and ultimately, Olympus. Watch the trailer.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 started airing on 10 December 2025, new episodes drop on Wednesdays.
9-1-1: Nashville – new episode on Saturdays
Co-created by Ryan Murphy, this new spinoff in the 9-1-1 franchise focuses on first responders in Music City, blending high-stakes rescues (like a tornado hitting a festival) with family drama and the city’s rich music scene, following the popular series format but adding a distinct Nashville flavour.
9-1-1: Nashville Season 1 started airing on 9 October 2025, new episodes drop on Saturdays.
Bob’s Burgers: Season 16 – new episode on Wednesdays
Animated Series. The latest season of this much-loved American animated sitcom continues to follow the wacky adventures of the Belcher family and their struggling burger restaurant.
Bob’s Burgers Season 16 premiered on 28 September 2025, new episodes drop on Wednesdays.
Cat’s Eye Season 2 – new episode on Fridays
Animated Series. Based on the manga series by Tsukasa Hojo and set on the streets of Paris, this Japanese anime follows a secretive trio of art thieves who are relentlessly pursued by Detective Toshio. Unbeknownst to him, the middle sister of the elusive thieves is none other than his girlfriend, Hitomi.
Cat’s Eye Season 2 – Part 2 (episodes seven to 12) premiered on 26 December 2025, new episodes drop Fridays.
I Am Boxer – new episode on Fridays
Series. From South Korea and 30-year boxing veteran Don Lee comes the ultimate survival competition. Ninety boxers, regardless of age, weight, or profession, gather to prove they’re the best. They’ll face off in explosive matches and missions on an epic scale. Who will survive to the end and be crowned the champion?
I Am Boxer premiered on 1 December 2025, new episodes drop Fridays.
Made in Korea – new episode on Wednesdays
Series. This South Korean period political drama takes place over major events in Korea’s modern and contemporary history in the 1970s. It follows the journeys of two men who become embroiled in a perilous rivalry fuelled by political conspiracies, criminal enterprises, and conflicting visions of justice. Starring an ensemble cast led by Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung.
Made in Korea premiered on 1 December 2025, new episodes drop on Wednesdays.
