Netflix is getting Universal live-action movies earlier than expected — here's the blockbusters you can stream soon

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Universal's live-action releases will move to Netflix first from Jan. 2026

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Netflix is set to become the new streaming home for Universal movies sooner than we expected. Back in October 2024, Netflix and Universal announced a fresh agreement that meant the streaming giant would get Universal and Focus Features live-action movies (after their initial premiere on Peacock) from 2027.

However, new reports have emerged, confirming that Netflix U.S. will now get new live-action Universal movies from January 2026, with "Megan 2.0" — which will come to the streaming service on Monday, Jan. 26 — set to be the first arrival under this new arrangement (as previously reported by What's On Netflix).

"After the initial premiere on Peacock, Netflix will have a 10-month window during which these films are available only on Netflix before they return to Peacock. Netflix will also license rights to Universal’s full animation and live-action film slate for additional windows in subsequent years, as well as rights to select titles from Universal’s vast film library."

What can Netflix subscribers look forward to streaming?

Image of Toothless the dragon and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025)

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In addition to "Megan 2.0," What's on Netflix also reports that Netflix is now due to get the live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" on February 10. Before that, Ethan Coen's neo-noir comedy/mystery movie "Honey Don't!" will come to the streamer on February 3.

Thinking back to Universal's other releases in 2025, this also means Netflix should be home to the likes of "Jurassic World Rebirth," Yorgos Lanthimos' "Bugonia," "Black Phone 2," "Wicked: For Good," and "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" in the future.

Looking ahead to Universal's 2026 slate, this also means Netflix will eventually become home to one of the most-anticipated releases of the current year: Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of "The Odyssey," which is due to hit theaters over the summer.

If this news has you ready to schedule a Netflix movie night ASAP, check out our round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons of top streaming suggestions now.

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Martin Shore
Martin Shore
Staff Writer, Streaming

Martin is a Streaming Writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things movies and TV. If it’s in the theaters or available to stream somewhere, he’s probably watched it… especially if it has a dragon in it. Before joining the team, he was a Staff Writer at What To Watch where he wrote about a broad range of shows that stretched from "Doctor Who" and "The Witcher" to "Bridgerton" and "Love Island". When he’s not watching the next must-see movie or show, he’s probably still in front of a screen playing massive RPGs, reading, spending a fortune on TCGs, or watching the NFL.

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