Every Movie and TV Show Leaving Netflix This Week, Including a Hit Chinese Animated Movie

Streaming libraries constantly shift as licensing agreements reach their expiration dates, and Netflix is preparing to remove a diverse lineup of films, comedy specials, and television series throughout the week. Subscribers have a limited window to catch acclaimed international dramas, high-octane survival thrillers, and influential horror classics before they cycle off the platform. Anyone hoping to complete their watchlists should make time for these selections before they officially vanish between August 17 and August 23, 2026.

‘Crane World’ (1999)

Director Pablo Trapero helms this Argentine drama chronicling the daily struggles of a fifty-year-old unemployed musician named Rulo. Seeking financial stability in Buenos Aires, Rulo accepts a demanding job operating a massive construction crane while navigating difficult family dynamics and new romantic prospects. The black-and-white feature marked a milestone in the New Argentine Cinema movement through its grounded realism and authentic character study. This acclaimed independent film is scheduled to depart the streaming platform on August 17, 2026.

‘White Elephant’ (2012)

Directed by Pablo Trapero, this drama stars Ricardo Darín and Jérémie Renier as two dedicated Catholic priests working in a violent Buenos Aires shantytown. The duo struggles against institutional corruption, drug cartels, and police brutality while attempting to finish the construction of a social hospital. Their commitment to social justice places their lives in extreme jeopardy as neighborhood tensions rapidly escalate into outright conflict. Subscribers have until August 17, 2026, to stream this intense social drama before its removal.

‘Carancho’ (2010)

This gritty Argentine crime drama explores the predatory underbelly of personal injury law and traffic accident claims in Buenos Aires. Ricardo Darín portrays an ambulance-chasing attorney who falls in love with an exhausted emergency room doctor after crossing paths at a fatal collision scene. As their relationship develops, the couple finds it increasingly dangerous to break free from the corrupt network profiting off human tragedy. The critically praised crime thriller will exit Netflix on August 17, 2026.

‘Fall’ (2022)

Two adventurous best friends scale a remote, 2,000-foot abandoned radio tower in the desert to overcome grief and pursue an adrenaline rush. Disaster strikes when the rusted ladder gives way beneath them, leaving both women stranded on a tiny platform high in the air with no cellular reception. The survival thriller details their desperate battle against dehydration, vertigo, and predatory wildlife as their chances of rescue diminish. Viewers can experience this high-altitude survival story until it leaves the platform on August 17, 2026.

‘Life After Beth’ (2014)

A grieving young man is shocked when his recently deceased girlfriend mysteriously returns to life in this dark horror-comedy. Although initially overjoyed by her unexpected resurrection, he soon realizes that she is gradually mutating into a flesh-craving, destructive zombie. The narrative subverts romantic comedy tropes as the protagonist struggles to balance affection for his partner with the chaos caused by her supernatural decay. This horror comedy is officially scheduled to depart Netflix on August 18, 2026.

‘Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry’ (2024)

Comedian Langston Kerman delivers a stand-up performance directed by fellow comic John Mulaney in this original comedy special. The set examines an assortment of personal themes ranging from the absurdities of parenting to marriage dynamics and generational quirks. Kerman utilizes sharp observational humor and conversational pacing to dissect eccentric everyday scenarios. Audiences will no longer find this stand-up comedy special in the Netflix catalog after August 19, 2026.

‘Jonathan’ (2018)

Ansel Elgort portrays two distinct identities coexisting inside a single body, with each brother taking control of their shared physical vessel for twelve hours daily. The brothers maintain a strict routine and leave video diaries for one another to preserve order in their synchronized lifestyle. A catastrophic rift develops when one brother violates their core rules by pursuing a secret romantic relationship. This psychological science-fiction drama will leave the streaming service on August 19, 2026.

‘Laggies’ (2014)

Keira Knightley stars as a twentysomething woman who panics when confronted with an unexpected marriage proposal from her high school boyfriend. Seeking a brief escape from adult obligations, she impulsively befriends a group of teenagers and hides out at the home of a high school student and her single father. The coming-of-age story explores delayed maturity and the anxiety of choosing an authentic direction in adulthood. The film is set to leave the Netflix streaming lineup on August 19, 2026.

‘Ne Zha’ (2019)

Drawing inspiration from classic Chinese mythology, this animated fantasy epic follows a young boy born with a demonic curse who is destined to bring chaos to the mortal world. Shunned and feared by the local community, the rebellious youth struggles against prejudice while choosing whether to accept his dark fate or become a savior. The production achieved unprecedented commercial success worldwide and set historical box-office milestones for Chinese animation. Animated film enthusiasts can stream the feature until its departure on August 20, 2026.

‘The 355’ (2022)

An elite assembly of international female espionage operatives bands together to retrieve a lethal top-secret cyber weapon from a dangerous global syndicate. The ensemble navigates high-stakes operations across international cities, utilizing specialized combat and tech skills to counter corrupt adversaries. Jessica Chastain leads the high-energy cast alongside Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o, Diane Kruger, and Fan Bingbing. This globe-trotting action thriller will officially depart Netflix on August 20, 2026.

‘Bordertown’ (2007)

Jennifer Lopez stars as an ambitious American investigative journalist sent to report on a rash of unsolved female murders near border factories in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Teaming up with a local newspaper editor, she investigates systemic corporate corruption and government indifference protecting the violent culprits. The narrative draws attention to the real-world dangers confronted by female factory workers along the United States-Mexico border. Netflix will remove this investigative crime drama from its lineup on August 21, 2026.

‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ (2019)

This biographical documentary provides a comprehensive examination of the life, literary work, and cultural influence of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Through intimate direct interviews and rare historical footage, the production explores Morrison’s iconic bibliography alongside her pioneering career as a book editor. Prominent cultural figures including Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis, and Walter Mosley contribute commentary regarding her indelible legacy in American literature. The acclaimed documentary is scheduled to leave the platform on August 21, 2026.

‘Scream’ (1996)

Director Wes Craven redefined modern horror with this meta-slasher about a masked killer terrorizing the suburban community of Woodsboro. High school student Sidney Prescott and her friends must survive a deadly onslaught by constantly referencing the established rules of horror cinema. The film combines biting satire with genuine suspense, ultimately launching one of the most recognizable franchises in cinematic history. This foundational horror classic will remain available on Netflix through August 23, 2026.

‘Scream 2’ (1997)

Two years after surviving the traumatic Woodsboro attacks, Sidney Prescott finds herself targeted by a copycat Ghostface killer while attending college. The sequel satirizes cinema sequels and horror tropes as the body count steadily climbs across the university campus. Directed once again by Wes Craven, the movie further develops Sidney’s trauma while expanding the core ensemble of recurring survivors. Subscribers have until August 23, 2026, to stream this celebrated slasher sequel.

‘Article 15’ (2019)

Ayushmann Khurrana stars as an uncompromising police officer assigned to investigate the brutal murder of two teenage Dalit girls in rural Uttar Pradesh. As his investigation progresses, he encounters deeply entrenched caste-based discrimination and persistent resistance from institutional authorities. The title references the article in the Constitution of India that strictly prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. This hard-hitting social thriller will exit the Netflix catalog on August 23, 2026.

‘Scream 3’ (2000)

The original slasher trilogy reaches its conclusion in Hollywood on the movie set of the fictional production ‘Stab 3’. Sidney Prescott is drawn out of voluntary seclusion after a masked murderer begins executing cast members in the exact sequence of the film script. The narrative uncovers long-buried revelations about Sidney’s mother while delivering a meta-commentary on the mechanics of movie trilogies. This franchise installment is scheduled for removal from the platform on August 23, 2026.

‘Sattar’ (2022)

A struggling man in Saudi Arabia decides to pursue his childhood ambition of becoming a professional freestyle wrestler in this comedic sports feature. Following a series of humiliating rejections, he partners with a quirky manager to train for underground wrestling bouts and rebuild his confidence. The production proved to be a massive commercial triumph, breaking domestic box-office records across Saudi Arabian cinemas. Viewers have until August 23, 2026, to stream this feel-good comedy before it leaves.

‘Under Fire’ (2021)

This Belgian television drama series centers on a close-knit group of firefighters operating out of the Oosteroever fire station in Ostend. In the wake of a fatal incident during an emergency call, the crew faces strict administrative oversight, leadership reshuffling, and personal fallout. The series balances intense rescue operations with the intricate interpersonal conflicts affecting each emergency responder. This gripping drama series will be removed from Netflix on August 23, 2026.

Share which of these departing movies and series you plan to stream before they disappear in the comments.