With the holidays firmly in the rearview mirror, the start of the spring movie season still months away, and much of the entertainment industry laser-focused on the Oscar race, January is often a barren time for new film releases.

A new year brings the long-awaited return of Cameron Diaz to the movies — at least as far as streaming is concerned. Diaz is ending her 11-year break from acting by starring in Netflix’s “Back in Action,

Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to their libraries. Here are our picks for some of January’s most promising new titles. (Note: Streaming services occasionally change schedules without giving notice. For more recommendations on what to stream, sign up for our Watching newsletter here.)