Hulu had a remarkable year in 2023, reaching a total viewership of 99.7 million in the United States alone, and amassing a significant subscriber base of 46.2 million. As the entertainment sector gears up for an exciting start to 2024 with a diverse range of movies and shows, Hulu is also poised to kick off the year in style. For January 2024, Hulu has an array of new shows and movies lined up for its millions of subscribers worldwide.
Let’s explore some of the new movies and shows that Hulu users can look forward to in January.
New Shows and Movies on Hulu, January 2024
Echo: Complete Season 1
This is an action-adventure series based on Marvel Comics characters that follows Maya Lopez, a young woman who gains superpowers after being exposed to Terrigen Mist. She becomes Echo, a sonic-powered hero who fights against crime using her voice. She also has to deal with her past, her Native American roots, and her family legacy. The series stars Daisy Ridley as Echo 1921.
A Shop for Killers: Series Premiere
An action series starring Lee Dong Wook and Kim Hye Joon as two assassins who work for different agencies but have a common enemy. They cross paths when they are assigned to kill each other, but they soon discover that there is more to their mission than meets the eye.
Daughters of the Cult: Complete Season 1
This is a documentary series that investigates one of America’s most notorious cults :the People’s Temple, led by Jim Jones. The series explores how Jones manipulated his followers into committing mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.
Self Reliance: Film Premiere
A comedy thriller starring Jake Johnson as a man who gets trapped in a deadly game show where he has to outwit hunters who can only attack him when he’s alone. He tries to convince his friends and family that the game is real, but they don’t believe him. The film is directed by Johnson himself and is premiering on Hulu.
Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024
This is a live TV special that celebrates the start of the new year with music, performances, and celebrity guests. Ryan Seacrest hosts the show from New York’s Times Square, while Rita Ora and Jeannie Mai co-host from Los Angeles. The show features performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, and more. The show also includes a performance by K-Pop group NewJeans.
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Special Premiere
This is a special event that honors the 2023 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which are Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners, along with DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray for Musical Influence, and Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin for Musical Excellence.
The Floor: Series Premiere
This is a new game show hosted by Rob Lowe that challenges contestants to answer trivia questions based on their family members’ careers or achievements. Each episode features a different celebrity guest who reveals their famous relative to the contestants. The contestants have to guess who they are related to before they are revealed. The show also features a studio audience of 100 contestants who play through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $150,000 each.
Ishura: Series Premiere
This is an anime series based on a light novel series by Keiso that follows the adventures of Ishura Kurokawa and his friends as they explore ancient ruins and uncover the secrets of their world. Ishura is a young archaeologist who has a special ability to communicate with spirits. He joins forces with his childhood friend Rina Kanzaki and other members of the Ishura Research Institute to solve mysteries and fight against evil forces.
We Are Family: Series Premiere
This is a new game show hosted by Anthony Anderson and his real-life mother Doris Bowman that showcases non-famous relatives of celebrities performing amazing solo performances and duets with their hidden famous family members. Celebrities appearing will range from musicians and professional athletes to actors and beyond. Viewers will be encouraged to play along at home with their families to see if they can figure out the famous face behind the talented relative.
The Incredible POI Farm: Series Premiere
This is a spin-off series from Nat Geo WILD’s smash-hit series “The Incredible Dr. Pol” that follows three generations of the Pol family as they build a 350-acre family farm from scratch. Dr. Pol Tackles Big Project with His Family in New Show. The series will feature Dr. Pol’s wife Dr. Lisa Pol (played by actress Sarah Chalke) as she helps her husband raise their four children (played by actors Jacob Ewaniuk, Makenzie Vega, Noah Schnapp, and Isabela Merced) while running their veterinary clinic in Montana.
Grimsburg: Series Premiere
This is an animated comedy series created by Matt Groening (The Simpsons) that follows three siblings who move from New York City to Grimsburg, a small town in Vermont where everyone knows everyone else. The siblings have to deal with the quirky locals, the eccentric mayor, and their own personal problems while trying to fit in. The series also features guest stars such as John Mulaney, Trevor Noah, and Maya Rudolph 1618.
Death and Other Details: Complete Season 1
A mystery series starring Mandy Patinkin as Rufus Cotesworth, a world-renowned detective who teams up with Imogene Scott, a jaded petty thief, to solve a series of murders on board a luxury ocean liner. The series is based on the novel by Knives Out author Daniel Craig and will premiere on Hulu on January 16, 2024.
TMZ Investigates Season Premiere
A documentary series that follows TMZ, a popular Korean YouTuber who exposes various scandals and controversies in the entertainment industry. In this season, he investigates the dark side of dating apps and online dating culture.
Tell Me That You Love Me: Complete Season
A romantic drama starring Jung Woo Sung and Shin Hyun Been as two deaf artists who fall in love with each other despite their communication barriers. The series is based on the Japanese manga by Kim Yoon Jin.
Chrissy & Dave Dine Out: Series Premiere
A foodie series starring Chrissy Teigen and David Chang as they explore Los Angeles’ restaurant scene with Joel Kim Booster. They visit various eateries and chat with celebrities like John Legend, Kumail Nanjiani, Regina Hall, Simu Liu and more.
To sum up…
Hulu is all set to roll out a plethora of new shows and movies in January, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
So, whether you’re a fan of thrillers, rom-coms, dramas, or documentaries, gear up for a content-rich experience that promises to keep you glued to your screens. And remember, this is just the beginning!
