January 2026

The Oscar-winning besties reunite on screen in Netflix’s “The Rip”, out today. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon play Miami cops whose unit stumbles onto $24 million during a drug raid. Also worth noting: For the first time, everyone who worked on the film qualifies for a performance bonus, thanks to a deal brokered by the pair’s production company, Artists Equity. A twist we can get behind.

The “Game of Thrones” world once again expands with a second prequel debuting tonight at 10 pm ET on HBO Max.This one’s based on George R.R. Martin’s novella series, “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” which takes place a century before “GoT” begins. The six-episode season follows a knight and his squire as they navigate Westeros under Targaryen rule. Fewer dragons — but a lot of on-the-ground action to come.

It’s Grand Slam season. The Australian Open starts today at Melbourne Park, running through February 1. Two things to watch: Jannik Sinner, who’s chasing a third tournament win, and Venus Williams, who, at 45, is making history as the oldest woman to play in the Aussie Open. Breaking records, always.