Netflix content shake-up: Full list of movies and shows leaving in April 2026

April 2026 is bringing a major reshuffle to Netflix’s streaming library, with a large number of movies and TV shows scheduled to leave the platform. The removals span multiple genres which includes comedy, drama, action, animation, and long-running television series.

One of the most talked-about changes is the removal of the entire James Bond film franchise. After a brief period on Netflix, the iconic spy series is expected to return to Prime Video as part of a broader licensing arrangement, offering the platform renewed access to the MGM-backed collection.


Alongside the Bond films, several well-known titles are also leaving, including Pitch Perfect, Skyfall, and District 9. These removals mean subscribers have a limited window to stream some of the most popular films before they disappear.

Movies Leaving Netflix – April 1, 2026

A large batch of movies is exiting the platform at the start of the month, which includes comedy hits, dramas, documentaries, and animated favourites:

• The American President
  
• Best in Show
  
• Big Momma’s House
  
• Big Momma’s House 2
  
• The Bucket List
  
• Cheaper by the Dozen
  
• Cheaper by the Dozen 2
  
• Crazy, Stupid, Love.
  
• District 9
  
• Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
  
• Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
  
• Ford v. Ferrari
  
• Free Solo
  
• Friends with Benefits
  
• Ghosts of Mississippi
  
• Kicking & Screaming
  
• Man on Fire
  
• Misery
  
• Molly’s Game
  
• Only the Brave
  
• Pineapple Express
  
• Pitch Perfect
  
• Pitch Perfect 2
  
• Rio
  
• Rio 2
  
• Rumor Has It…
  
• Zero Dark Thirty
  

Series Leaving Netflix

Many popular TV series are also scheduled to leave during April:

• April 7: Queen of the South (Seasons 1–5)
  
• April 16: Van Helsing (Seasons 1–5)
  
• April 17: Black Sails (Seasons 1–4)
  

James Bond Films Leaving April 21, 2026

The complete 007 library is scheduled to depart, including:

• Casino Royale
  
• Diamonds Are Forever
  
• Die Another Day
  
• Dr. No
  
• For Your Eyes Only
  
• From Russia with Love
  
• GoldenEye
  
• Goldfinger
  
• The Man with the Golden Gun
  
• Never Say Never Again
  
• No Time to Die
  
• Octopussy
  
• On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
  
• Quantum of Solace
  
• Skyfall
  
• Spectre
  
• The Spy Who Loved Me
  
• Tomorrow Never Dies
  
• The World Is Not Enough
  
• You Only Live Twice
  

FAQs:

Q1. Why is Netflix removing shows and movies?
Netflix removes titles due to licensing agreements expiring. Content is often rotated when contracts with studios end.

Q2. When are these titles leaving Netflix?
Most removals are scheduled throughout April 2026. Exact dates vary depending on the title.