Netflix subscribers will see one of the largest content removals of the year in March 2026. More than 200 movies and television series are scheduled to leave the platform, with the biggest wave of departures landing on March 1.
The removals span multiple genres including prestige dramas, blockbuster action films, classic comedies, sitcoms, sports documentaries, and international cinema. For viewers who rely on Netflix as a comfort watch library, the month marks a significant catalog shift.
TL;DR
Netflix is removing more than 200 titles in March 2026, with the largest wave hitting March 1. Major exits include Arrested Development, The Wolf of Wall Street, Braveheart, The Amazing Spider-Man films, and several Bollywood classics.
Here is a full breakdown of the most notable titles exiting by date.
Leaving March 1
The most impactful departure is Arrested Development Seasons 1 through 6. This includes not only the original Fox run but also the revival seasons produced by Netflix itself. The removal represents the end of the Bluth family’s run on the platform in most regions.
Several iconic films also exit the same day:
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
- Boyz n the Hood
- Braveheart
- Bram Stoker’s Dracula
- The Amazing Spider-Man
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2
- The Wolf of Wall Street
- Hollow Man
Bollywood favorites are also departing on March 1:
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Additional March 1 exits include Franklin & Bash Seasons 1 to 4.
With such a large cluster leaving on a single day, March 1 is expected to be the busiest final streaming window for many viewers.
Leaving March 2
The Hughleys Seasons 1 to 4 exit the catalog on March 2.
Leaving March 4
- Secret City Seasons 1 to 2
- The Blackening
Leaving March 11
- The Resistance Banker
Leaving March 15
Arrested Development sees a final regional removal in select territories, completing its global exit from Netflix.
Leaving March 17
- 30 for 30: The Fab Five
Leaving March 21
- The Garfield Movie
Leaving March 28
- The Passion of the Christ
Leaving March 31
The month closes with the removal of The Hurt Locker, the Academy Award winning war drama.
Why So Many Titles Are Leaving
Large scale removals typically occur when licensing agreements expire. While Netflix has increasingly focused on original programming, a substantial portion of its library still depends on studio contracts and regional distribution rights.
March 2026 appears to mark a renewal cycle for multiple studios, resulting in a high volume of catalog turnover. For subscribers, this underscores the temporary nature of licensed streaming titles.
What Viewers Should Prioritize
For sitcom fans, Arrested Development is the most significant departure, especially since it includes Netflix produced seasons. Film enthusiasts may want to prioritize The Wolf of Wall Street, Braveheart, and Boyz n the Hood. Superhero fans have until March 1 to revisit The Amazing Spider-Man films.
Bollywood classics leaving on the same date also represent a major shift for international film viewers.
With more than 200 titles scheduled to exit, March 2026 stands as Netflix’s largest content purge of the year so far. Subscribers hoping to catch these films and series should plan accordingly before they disappear from the platform.
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