In a major shake-up for its content library, streaming giant Netflix is set to lose over 100 of its exclusive Original titles throughout the year 2026. This represents one of the largest single-year content purges for the platform, affecting a wide array of popular series and films across multiple genres and languages.
Why Are These Netflix Originals Being Removed?
The mass exodus, scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, and continue until December 31, is primarily due to expiring licensing agreements. While Netflix owns the complete rights to many of its in-house productions, a significant number of titles branded as "Netflix Originals" were actually acquired through limited-time licensing deals. As these contracts reach their end, Netflix must remove the content unless new terms are negotiated.
According to industry trackers like What's On Netflix, the list includes fan-favourite shows that have developed dedicated followings. The removal dates are subject to change based on ongoing licensing talks and may also vary by geographical region, but the current schedule paints a clear picture of a substantial content overhaul.
Major Titles and Fan Favourites on the Chopping Block
The departure list spans animation, drama, comedy, and international cinema. Some of the most notable removals causing concern among subscribers include the complete series of the beloved fantasy drama The Last Kingdom (Seasons 1-5), set to depart on December 9, 2026. The cult classic Arrested Development (Seasons 1-5) will leave on March 15, 2026.
Perhaps the most vocal concern from fans surrounds the removal of the acclaimed reboot She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Seasons 1-5) on February 21, 2026. This is particularly impactful as physical copies (like DVDs or Blu-rays) for the later seasons of this show are not commercially available, potentially making it inaccessible after its Netflix removal.
Other significant losses include:
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (November 25, 2026)
- The End of the F***ing World (Seasons 1-2) (November 5, 2026)
- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Seasons 1-3) (June 26, 2026)
A substantial portion of the content leaving comes from DreamWorks Animation Television. Multiple series from the Captain Underpants and Dragons: Rescue Riders franchises are scheduled for removal, starting as early as January 9, 2026.
International Content and the Future of Streaming Libraries
The 2026 removal wave highlights the global nature of Netflix's licensing. The list is heavily populated by international productions from countries like France, Italy, Spain, China, Argentina, and Japan. This includes titles such as the Spanish series If I Hadn't Met You, the Chinese film The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity, and the Japanese anime Mob Psycho 100.
This event underscores a shifting reality in the streaming world: no content is permanently guaranteed on any platform. As exclusive licensing deals become a common business practice, libraries will continue to evolve dynamically. For viewers, it signals a potential need to watch cherished series before they vanish or to hope that another service picks up the licensing rights afterward.
The full, detailed list of Netflix Original movies and TV shows leaving in 2026 serves as a reminder that the digital streaming landscape is constantly in flux, driven by complex behind-the-scenes contracts as much as by viewer demand.
