New Hulu movies: the biggest films to stream in January 2024

If you want to find the best new Hulu movies to watch this weekend, we’ve got you. In our guide below we’ve included every new movie coming to the streaming platform in January 2024. 

In this list we’ve added all of the new movie releases landing on Hulu over the next month. You’ll see there are a huge range of genres here to choose from this January, including comedies, dramas, fun family films and science-fiction. 

If you don’t know which of the best new Hulu movies to watch first, you’ll find our top six picks at the top of this guide. If you only want the cream of the crop, read our best Hulu movies guide. For the top boxset recommendations, take a look at our best Hulu shows list. With a growing library of excellent films and TV shows, it’s no surprise Hulu is one of the best streaming services around. Read on for our comprehensive guide to the best new Hulu movies to watch right now.

New Hulu movies: the best films to stream in January 2024

These are our six top picks of all the new Hulu movies you can watch on the streaming service this month:

Dirty Dancing

Release date: January 1

Dirty Dancing is a classic 80s love story starring Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle and Jennifer Grey as Frances “Baby” Houseman. It tells the story of Johnny and Frances’ summer romance as he teachers her to dance at a resort.

Whether revisiting the classic or discovering it for the first time, Dirty Dancing is an emotional coming-of-age story that blends mesmerizing choreography – including that iconic lift – with an unforgettable soundtrack. It’s no surprise that Dirty Dancing has become a cultural phenomenon over the decades.

Godzilla vs. Kong

Release date: January 1

Godzilla vs. Kong is an epic monster movie that pits two iconic titans against each other in a spectacular battle for dominance. Directed by Adam Wingard, the film delivers jaw-dropping visual effects and epic showdowns between the classic, colossal monsters, Godzilla and Kong. 

Expect thrilling action scenes, some seriously impressive CGI and a storyline that won’t set the world on fire, but delivers if you’re looking for a monster movie with bite. If you’re wondering where this film fits into the monster movie franchise, then it’s a sequel to Kong: Skull Island (released in 2017) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (released in 2019), which also landed on Hulu this January.

Heat

Release date: January 1

Directed by the incredibly talented Michael Mann, Heat is a favorite among film fans, and for good reason. This 1995 crime thriller follows the story of a skilled group of bank robbers led by Neil McCauley (played by Robert De Niro), and Lieutenant Vincent Hanna, the detective on a relentless mission to catch them in the act (played by Al Pacino).

Heat is an edge-of-your-seat movie thanks to its intense cat-and-mouse game – seriously, the on-screen chemistry between De Niro and Pacino is palpable. But there are also incredibly well-executed action sequences here as well as deeply moving, quieter scenes that explore the complex lives of the main characters. Heat really is a timeless classic.

Hook

Release date: January 1

Get ready for a hefty dose of nostalgia with the classic 1991 fantasy adventure and family favorite film Hook, which arrived on Hulu at the beginning of the year. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Hook is a whimsical and imaginative twist on the classic Peter Pan tale, acting as a sequel to the classic story we all know and love.

The film follows the story of an adult Peter Pan (played by Robin Williams) who must rediscover his childhood wonder to save his kidnapped children from the evil Captain Hook (played by Dustin Hoffman). Expect humor, adventure, fantasy and lots of fun for the whole family thanks to the incredibly watchable cast and timeless message about the importance of embracing your inner child.

X-Men: First Class

Release date: January 1

X-Men: First Class is a Marvel superhero film that explores the origins of the iconic mutant team, paying close attention to the complex early relationship between Charles Xavier (Professor X, played by James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsher (Magneto, played by Michael Fassbender).

It’s set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis and Charles and Erik must join forces to prevent a global disaster. It’s a compelling watch with some good performances, an interesting storyline and plenty of visual effects. We’d recommend it for everyone, even if you’re not already a fan of the X-Men. But if you are, X-Men: First Class may not be the best film in the franchise, but is a fun one to watch and better understand these much-loved characters. 

King Richard

Release date: January 24

If you want to watch a powerful drama towards the end of the month, you’re in luck. King Richard follows the compelling story of Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. 

Will Smith delivers a stellar performance as Richard in this biographical movie, giving us an insight into his determination and the unconventional methods he used to nurture his daughters’ tennis talents. Even if you’re not all that interested in tennis, King Richard explores the challenges the Williams family faced, but also emphasizes the unwavering belief they had in their daughters’ potential. It’s an immensely watchable and heartwarming film all about the power of resilience and familial bonds.

New Hulu movies: the complete list for January 2024

Looking for all of the new Hulu movies that are landing on the platform in January 2024? Read on for the full list below:

January 1

• After Earth (2013)
• Arkansas (2020)
• Astro Boy (2009)
• Compliance (2012)
• Dirty Dancing (1987)
• Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights (2004)
• Empire Records (1995)
• The Eyes Of My Mother (2016)
• The Fight (2020)
• Flawless (2007)
• Frank (2014)
• The Guard (2011)
• Grandma (2015)
• Godzilla vs Kong (2021)
• Heat (1995)
• Hero (1992)
• Hook (1991)
• Home Alone (1990)
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
• How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)
• I Think I Love My Wife (2007)
• Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser (2015)
• The King Of Comedy (1983)
• Little Manhattan (2005)
• The Mummy (1999)
• The Mummy Returns (2001)
• The Mummy (2017)
• The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
• Pineapple Express (2008)
• Prince Avalanche (2013)
• Shoplifters (2018)
• The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)
• Stomp the Yard (2007)
• Straight Outta Compton (2015)
• Stuart Little (1999)
• Stuart Little 2 (2002)
• Super Troopers (2002)
• War of the Worlds (2005)
• X-Men: First Class (2011)
• Year One (2009)
• 21 Jump Street (2012)
• 22 Jump Street (2014)

January 2

• Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

January 3

• RBG (2018)

January 4

• Danger Below Deck (2023)

January 5

• All Fun and Games (2023)
• The System (2022)

January 7

• Rare Objects (2023)

January 9

• Beyond Utopia (2023)

January 11

• She Made Them Do It (2013)

January 12

• Miranda’s Victim (2023)

January 15

• The Last Circus (2010)
• The Last Days On Mars (2013)
• Uncharted (2022)
• The Wave (2015)

January 16

• Umma (2022)

January 18

• Hidden Murder Island (2023)
• Invisible Beauty (2023)

January 19

• The Baker (2022)
• Dangerous Waters (2023)

January 24

• King Richard (2021)

January 25

• Look Who is Stalking (2023)

January 26

• The Good Mother (2023)
• Deliver Us (2023)
• Imitation Game (2014)

January 27

• Brian Banks (2019)

January 28

• R.M.N. (2022)