February tends to be far more indie-driven, with fewer blockbuster spectacles dominating the conversation and more character-focused stories finding their moment. For viewers, it means a richer, more diverse slate of titles perfectly suited for cozy nights at home.
Meanwhile, the Christmas and New Year theatrical releases have only just cleared cinemas, and many of them are still weeks away from making their streaming debut. February’s streaming calendar fills the gap with fresh originals, making it to our streaming guide. Here are some of our picks when you are wondering what to watch in February 2026.
What to watch in February 2026: What’s new on Netflix, Hulu & more?
Queen of Chess (February 6)
Where to watch: Netflix
Queen of Chess is a documentary film that premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, focusing on the life of a Hungarian chess player, Judit Polgar. She is the strongest female chess prodigy, and the film highlights her journey to becoming the youngest grandmaster at the age of 15.
Her battle against sexism, her intense rivalry with Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov, and her struggles with her controlling father were the highlighted themes of the documentary film that deservedly received a standing ovation at the festival.
How to Train Your Dragon live-action (February 10)
Where to watch: Netflix
How to Train Your Dragon live-action gained an IMDb rating of 7.7 with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 77 percent. It is a live-action remake of the animated original released in 2010.
The story revolves around Hiccup (played by Mason Thames), a young Viking boy who does not comply with his tribe’s tradition of hunting dragons. His proud father, Chief Stoick (Gerard Butler), wants Hiccup to hunt dragons in Berk.
Hiccup stands apart when he befriends a dragon named Toothless. He is one of the feared Night Fury dragons, and together, they form a bond of friendship that redefines the path to peace.
Eternity (February 13)
Where to watch: Apple TV
Eternity is a genuine Valentine’s Day movie that has aptly found a place in February just before the marked day. On February 13, Apple TV premieres Eternity, depicting a love triangle after death. It is a romantic comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner.
When you have one week to decide whom to spend your afterlife with, Joan (played by Elizabeth Olsen) is given the choice between two men: the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner).
Urchin (February 17)
Where to watch: Hulu
Urchin is the directorial debut feature from the Babygirl star, Harris Dickinson. The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Un Certain Regard section and gained a 5-minute standing ovation. No wonder the film stands tall with a 96 percent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film follows Mike (played by Frank Dillane), a man living on the London streets and struggling with addiction. The cyclical nature of addiction and rehabilitation is explicitly portrayed. Thanks to Dickinson’s unique directorial voice, the film received positive attention for its realistic account of homelessness and addiction.
The Astronaut (February 20)
Where to watch: Hulu
The Astronaut is a sci-fi horror film centered on Sam Walker (played by Kate Mara), who mysteriously returns from her space mission in a punctured capsule drifting in the Atlantic Ocean.
Expecting an emotional reunion with her husband, Sam instead finds herself immediately placed under strict government surveillance. As she is confined to a high-security safe house, unsettling incidents begin to unfold, leading her to fear that something extraterrestrial may have followed her back to Earth.
Dead of Winter (February 20)
Where to watch: HBO Max
A grieving widow (Emma Thompson) who makes her living ice fishing uncovers a horrifying secret in a secluded lakeside cabin—a young woman imprisoned by a violent couple. With no signal and miles from help, she must rely on her instincts and resilience to outwit the captors and attempt a daring rescue.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (February 27)
Where to watch: Hulu
This project is Jennifer Lopez’s work of passion. Directed by Bill Condon, the musical drama shares the story of a love triangle of two men and one woman. Variety considers it a “fresh take on the pair’s 1992 musical.”
Set in 1983 Argentina, two cellmates attempt to endure — and mentally escape — the brutality of prison life. Valentín, a political prisoner played by Diego Luna, shares a cramped cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a flamboyant window dresser convicted of public indecency. Despite their stark differences, the two men form an unexpected bond, finding solace in Molina’s vivid retellings of films starring their beloved silver-screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez).
Jurassic World: Rebirth (February 28)
Where to watch: Netflix
Our review of Jurassic World: Rebirth suggested you can skip the theaters and still enjoy it when it hits streaming. Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), dinosaurs are finding it hard to stay on Earth. The planet is no longer a favorable place for them to live. Scientists need a sample of the three largest dinosaurs in order to make a life-saving drug for the future of mankind.
Thus, a team is formed consisting of Zora Bennett (played by Scarlett Johansson). Along with her team, they saved the Delgado family, who were found in trouble when some monstrous whales attacked them.
A member of Zora’s team objects to taking the family to the island, worried they could interfere with sample collection.
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