Netflix subscribers need to keep their watchlists updated this February, as the streaming giant is removing over 80 titles throughout the month. The departures include Oscar winners, action blockbusters, beloved family films, and several Netflix Originals that are saying goodbye after years on the platform.
Major Movies Leaving February 1st
The first day of February brings the biggest wave of removals, with more than 40 titles exiting the service. Among the most notable departures:
Award-Winning Films:
- Parasite (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning masterpiece
- Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) – Historical drama
- Groundhog Day (1993) – Bill Murray’s classic comedy
Action & Sci-Fi:
- Oblivion (2013) – Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller
- The Terminator (1984) – Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic role
- Mr & Mrs Smith (2005) – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s action-comedy
- The Patriot (2000) – Mel Gibson’s Revolutionary War epic
- The Foreigner (2017) – Jackie Chan thriller
- The 5th Wave (2016) – Alien invasion drama
Horror & Thriller:
- 28 Days Later (2002) – Danny Boyle’s zombie classic
- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
- What Lies Beneath (2000) – Harrison Ford psychological thriller
- No Good Deed (2014)
Family & Animation:
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
- Turbo (2013)
- Dr. Dolittle (1998)
- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007)
Other Notable Titles:
- Charlie’s Angels (2000)
- Anaconda (1997)
- That’s My Boy (2012) – Adam Sandler comedy
- RV (2006)
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
- Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (2013)
February 2-10: Mid-Month Departures
February 2:
- Justin Bieber’s Believe (2013) – Concert documentary
- The Deer King (2022) – Anime film
- Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles (2020)
February 5:
- Mean Girls (2004) – Teen comedy classic
- Election (1999) – Political satire
- 30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo (2015)
- 30 for 30: Nature Boy (2017)
February 6:
- Love/Life (Seasons 1-2) – HBO Max series
- Alone Australia (1 Season)
- Your Excellency (2019)
February 8:
- Spencer (2021) – Kristen Stewart’s Princess Diana biopic
February 10:
- Fate/Apocrypha (2017) – Netflix Original anime removal
- Married to Work (Season 1)
February 11-15: Holiday Films and Originals
February 12:
- Nadiya’s Time to Eat (Season 1) – Netflix Original cooking show
- Nadiya Bakes (Season 1) – Netflix Original cooking show
- Rogue Agent (2022)
February 14:
- They Shot The Piano Player (2023) – Animated documentary
- Quantum Leap (Season 1) – NBC reboot series
- Robocar POLI Song Song Museum (2020)
February 15:
- Everybody’s Fine (2009) – Robert De Niro family drama
- Re:Mind (Season 1) – Netflix Original Japanese series
- Awe (2018)
February 16-20: Crime Thrillers and Cult Classics
February 16:
- Warrior (Seasons 1-3) – HBO martial arts drama based on Bruce Lee’s writings
- The A-Team (2010) – Action reboot
- Ouija (2014) – Horror film
February 17:
- Zodiac (2007) – David Fincher’s true crime thriller
- Eeb Allay Ooo! (2019)
February 18:
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) – Horror classic
- Don’t Say a Word (2001) – Michael Douglas thriller
- Extant (Seasons 1-2) – Halle Berry sci-fi series
- Perú: Tesoro escondido (2017)
February 19:
- To Catch a Killer (2023) – Crime thriller
- Summer Strike (Season 1) – Korean drama
February 20:
- Shakespeare in Love (1998) – Oscar-winning romantic comedy
- Operation Finale (2018) – Historical thriller about capturing Adolf Eichmann
- Wave of Cinema: Surat dari Timur (2020)
February 21-27: Netflix Originals Exit
February 21:
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Seasons 1-5) – Netflix Original animated series
- Cocaine Cowboys (2008) – Crime documentary
February 22:
- Rebellion (Seasons 1-2) – Netflix Original historical drama about the 1916 Easter Rising
- The Big Family Cooking Showdown (Seasons 1-2) – Netflix Original British cooking competition
- Paris Is Us (2019) – Netflix Original French film
- Red (2010) – Bruce Willis action-comedy
February 24:
- The Island (2005) – Scarlett Johansson and Ewan McGregor sci-fi thriller
February 25:
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) – Latest entry in the Transformers franchise
- Watcher (2022) – Psychological thriller
February 26:
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Seasons 3-4) – NBC comedy (Note: Seasons 7-8 arrive the same day)
February 27:
- Bones & All (2022) – Timothée Chalamet horror-romance
- Bottoms (2023) – Teen comedy
Why Netflix Originals Are Leaving
The removal of Netflix Originals like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Rebellion, and several British cooking shows signals the streamer’s ongoing content strategy shifts. These removals typically occur when:
- Licensing agreements with production companies expire
- Content underperforms in viewership metrics
- Netflix prioritizes catalog space for newer titles
- Regional licensing complications arise
For She-Ra, the departure is particularly notable as it was a critically acclaimed reboot that ran for five seasons and developed a devoted fanbase. Its removal marks the end of an era for DreamWorks Animation content on the platform.
What to Watch Before It’s Gone
If you’re trying to prioritize your February viewing before titles disappear, focus on:
- Parasite – The only film to win both Best Picture and Best International Feature at the Oscars
- Zodiac – David Fincher’s meticulous serial killer investigation
- The Terminator – The film that launched a franchise and made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star
- Groundhog Day – Bill Murray’s endlessly rewatchable time-loop comedy
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power – All five seasons if you’re an animation fan
- Mean Girls – The quotable teen comedy that defined a generation
- Warrior – Critically acclaimed martial arts drama that deserves more attention
Remember that removal dates can shift due to licensing negotiations, so if there’s something you’ve been meaning to watch, don’t wait until the last minute. February’s departures represent a significant chunk of Netflix’s catalog, making room for the massive wave of new arrivals scheduled throughout the month.
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