Epoch Watchlist: Recommended Viewing for Jan. 2–8

This week, we dive into a disaster movie built around a family facing danger together and a standout classic buddy-cop actioner from the 1980s.

New Release

‘Greenland 2: Migration’

John Garrity (Gerard Butler) leads his wife Allison (Morena Baccarin) and son Nathan (Roman Griffin Davis) out of a Greenland bunker into a broken Europe, where constant hazards challenge every route forward. Together, they push across unstable ground while hunting for a safe haven.

This sequel delivers classic disaster movie drive that keeps momentum high as the Garrity family dodges a meteor fallout without pause. Butler brings potent lead energy, and the storyline reinforces the idea that families survive by sticking together.

Action | Adventure | Thriller Release Date: Jan. 9, 2026 Director: Ric Roman Waugh Starring: Morena Baccarin, Gerard Butler, Sophie Thompson Running Time: 1 hours, 38 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Where to Watch: Theaters Rated: 3 1/2 stars out of 5

Family Pick

‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit’

Wallace (Peter Sallis) and his dog Gromit operate a rabbit-wrangling business. Meanwhile, a mysterious garden raider threatens the upcoming Giant Vegetable Competition. Brought in by Lady Tottington (Helena Bonham Carter), they soon collide with the glory-hungry Victor Quartermaine (Ralph Fiennes), who has his own agenda.