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What’s Coming To Netflix In January 2018 Will Help You Prepare Your New Year Marathon
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Still trying to solidify those New Year's plans? You'll definitely need to refresh after all of that partying. And what better than to add "marathon box-office classics" to that effervescent list of holiday shenanigans? Here's a rundown of what's coming to Netflix in January 2018. You know... in case you need a few suggestions on what exactly to watch first.
If you're a fan of late-80s, early-90s action flicks, you're in luck. Coming to the streaming platform at the top of the year are a ton of cult-classics, including Lethal Weapon and Batman. Oh, and throwing it back even further, Netflix is also bringing the Corleone family back in the fold. That's right — all three parts of The Godfather franchise are going to be available for you to obsess over. And that's not even the half of it. For those of you who can't get enough of Netflix Originals, the platform is also premiering a few of their series' new seasons.
These Netflix additions provide the perfect mix of old and new, and that has be a sign that 2018 is going to be one year to remember. So heat up the last of those holiday party leftovers, relax, and enjoy a plethora of these marathon-worthy works.
Additional Reporting by Alexis Rhiannon
2. 'America's Sweethearts'
The original star-studded rom-com came out in 2001 and features Catherine Zeta-Jones and John Cusack as an A-List couple beginning a high-profile divorce. Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal fill out the main cast, and their are more big names where those came from. (Jan. 1)
3. 'Bring It On'
Brrrr, it's cold in here! There must be some Toros — on your favorite streaming platform, because the classic cheerleading movie is coming to Netflix. (Jan. 1)
4. 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days'
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson are both given assignments from their respective workplaces to seduce the other in just over a week. What could go wrong? (Jan. 1)
5. 'Love Actually'
This star-studded classic has more than enough storylines to go around, so you don't have to share Colin Firth or Martin Freeman with your bestie. You know it, you love it, it's a Christmas classic that you'll be streaming nonstop all season. (Jan. 1)
6. 'Lethal Weapon'
Fall in love with the epic duo of Danny Glover and Mel Gibson's characters all over again, while indulging in part one of their action phenomenon. (Jan. 1)
7. 'Lethal Weapon 2'
Glover and Gibson are back at it again. But this time they're trying to end a drug smuggling operation, while bringing a South African diplomat to justice. (Jan. 1)
8. 'Lethal Weapon 3'
If it's one thing that Riggs and Murtaugh can't stand, it's a dirty cop. And in part three of this action franchise, they do everything in their power to bring him down. (Jan. 1)
9. 'Lethal Weapon 4'
This time around, the upbeat Los Angeles detectives fight fire to put an end to an Asian mobster's unethical doings. (Jan. 1)
10. 'The Godfather'
Family takes first place amongst everything else. And the Corleone family will stop at nothing to make sure they get the revenge they seek. (Jan. 1)
11. 'The Godfather: Part II'
Learn about how the Corleone family's Sicilian roots in part two of the timeless series. (Jan. 1)
12. 'The Godfather: Part III'
Michael Corleone is determined to revamp his family's business into something honorable, but has to cut some old ties first. (Jan. 1)
13. 'Batman'
Two words: Michael Keaton. And yes — he means business. (Jan. 1)
14. 'Batman & Robin'
George Clooney takes a stab at the legendary role, and brings Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy and Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl along with him. (Jan. 1)
15. 'Batman Begins'
In this Batman extension, Christian Bale takes the Bat suit for a spin to save Gotham City from total destruction. (Jan. 1)
16. 'Batman Forever'
Val Kilmer faces off against Riddler (Jim Carrey) and Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) to put an to their plan to takeover Gotham City. (Jan. 1)
17. 'Batman Returns'
Michael Keaton's Batman takes on three new villains — Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer), Penguin (Danny DeVito), and Max Shreck (Christopher Walken) — all in the name of Gotham. (Jan. 1)
18. 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'
Holly Golightly knows what she wants in life, but when writer Paul Varjak comes into the picture, she's forced to reevaluate. (Jan. 1)
19. 'The Lovely Bones'
A girl disappears without a trace, and her family has to put together the pieces. But the audience knows that Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) has been murdered, and that she's reaching back to her family from beyond death, weighing whether she should let them heal, or help them find her killer. (Jan. 1)
20. 'Lovesick' (Season 3)
Dylan, Luke and Evie are back, and continuing to take their chances on life and love. (Jan. 1)
21. 'Marie Antoinette'
Being completely out of touch with your citizenry — as Kirsten Dunst is in this pop art period piece — has never looked so good. (Jan. 1)
22. 'National Treasure'
The 2004 heist movie also loops in details about American history, so you can feel smart while following along with Nicolas Cage's nail-biting quest. (Jan. 1)
23. 'The Shawshank Redemption'
A man imprisoned for a murder he swears he did not commit finds friendship and — you guessed it — redemption behind the prison walls. (Jan. 1)
24. 'Training Day'
The story follows a day in the life of two narcotics officers trying to clean up the LA streets: a veteran, played by Denzel Washington, and a rookie, played by Ethan Hawke.
25. 'The Truman Show'
Ever imagined that you were the star of a reality show that secretly films you without your knowledge? Well so does Jim Carrey's Truman Burbank, but in his case, he's right. (Jan. 1)
26. 'Wedding Crashers'
Two dudes, played by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, have wedding crashing down to a science. That is, until one caper leads them to Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher, and their whole world threatens to unravel. (Jan. 1)
27. 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'
The 1971 classic is as much a treat for your eyes as your belly, as five golden ticket winners get a chance to explore Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) famous chocolate factory. (Jan. 1)
28. 'Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'
Captain Jack Sparrow and evil Captain Salazar go head-to-head in the great blue. (Jan. 2)
29. 'Before I Wake'
While mourning the loss of their young son, foster parents Mark and Jessie welcome a child into their home who delivers both their wildest dreams — and nightmares. (Jan. 5)
30. 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'
Jerry Seinfeld and his famous, as well as hilarious, friends are back to deliver another season laughs. (Jan. 5)
31. 'Episodes,' Seasons 1-5
If you find yourself missing Friends — and tbh, who doesn't? — catch up with Joey on the critically-acclaimed Showtime show in which Matt LeBlanc plays himself. (Jan. 6)
32. 'The Conjuring'
Scare your socks off with one of the only movies ever to receive an R-rating just for being scary. It's based on a true story of a family's haunted house in Rhode Island, stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, and let's just say it deserves the rating. (Jan. 8)
33. 'Dallas Buyers Club'
Ron Woodroof receives a disheartening diagnosis, but refuses to fight lying down. (Jan. 16)
34. 'Grace & Frankie' (Season 4)
Their lives may be falling apart all around them, but at least divorcées Grace and Frankie have each other. (Jan. 19)