All the Movies and Shows Leaving Netflix This Week, Including a Gwyneth Paltrow-Led Romantic Drama About Parallel Universes

Netflix regularly updates its streaming library, which means subscribers must say goodbye to several notable movies and television shows each week. Keeping track of these departures ensures viewers do not miss out on titles they have queued up to watch. This week, four distinct projects spanning different genres and eras are scheduled to leave the platform. Viewers have only a limited amount of time remaining to catch these comedies, dramas, and thrillers before they depart the service.

‘Saturday Night’ (2024)

Directed by Jason Reitman, this biographical comedy-drama chronicles the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of the very first broadcast of ‘Saturday Night Live’. The film captures the frantic energy, behind-the-scenes conflicts, and creative tension that nearly derailed the legendary late-night variety show before it ever hit the airwaves. It features an ensemble cast portraying key figures such as Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase, and John Belushi during that fateful night in 1975. This film is scheduled to officially leave the Netflix streaming catalog on July 24, 2026.

‘Welcome to the Family’ (2013)

This American television sitcom follows the sudden clash of two culturally distinct families when their respective teenage children unexpectedly discover they are expecting a baby. The narrative explores how the parents, portrayed by Mike O’Malley, Mary McCormack, Ricardo Chavira, and Justina Machado, must learn to overcome their differences and co-exist for the sake of their future grandchild. Despite its brief broadcast run on NBC, the series found a secondary streaming audience interested in its family-centric humor. This comedy series is scheduled to depart the Netflix platform on July 26, 2026.

‘Sliding Doors’ (1998)

This romantic drama stars Gwyneth Paltrow as a young woman whose life splits into two parallel universes based on whether or not she catches a single London Underground train. The film juxtaposes these dual storylines to explore how seemingly minor, split-second occurrences can completely alter the trajectory of a person’s romantic relationships and career. Alongside Paltrow, the film features performances by John Hannah, John Lynch, and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Audiences looking to watch this classic exploration of fate and coincidence have until July 26, 2026, before it leaves the service.

‘Smoking’ (2018)

Based on the manga series by Shinya Tashiro, this Japanese neo-noir television drama follows a band of four homeless assassins who operate outside the law. Each member of this unique group possesses a specialized, lethal skill that they use to target and eliminate syndicates and criminals who escape conventional justice. The series explores themes of vengeance, loyalty, and survival within the dark underbelly of Tokyo. This gripping crime thriller series is set to make its exit from the streaming platform on July 26, 2026.

Please share your thoughts on which of these departing titles you plan to watch before they leave the platform in the comments.