Every Movie Leaving Hulu This Week, Including ‘Corsage’

A fresh batch of departures is on the horizon, and it’s a varied mix: a modern royal character study, a desert crime thriller, a fantasy riff on Mozart, a gospel-music biopic, and a Hollywood satire led by a mostly silent protagonist. Below you’ll find quick, fact-packed refreshers on each title—who made them, who stars, and what each story covers—so you can decide what to queue up before it’s gone.

Dates refer to this week (Monday, September 8–Sunday, September 14). Each entry notes the exact day it leaves Hulu, along with key details on cast, creators, and plot points.

‘Corsage’ (2022)

Set in the late 19th century, ‘Corsage’ follows Empress Elisabeth of Austria as she turns 40 and confronts the rigid expectations placed on her status and body. Vicky Krieps plays Elisabeth (known as “Sisi”), with Florian Teichtmeister as Emperor Franz Joseph and Colin Morgan as horseman Bay Middleton. Written and directed by Marie Kreutzer, the film focuses on a specific period of Elisabeth’s life as she travels, fences, and resists court protocol while reshaping her public image. It leaves Hulu on Tuesday, September 9.

The production is an Austria–Luxembourg–Germany–France co-production led by Kreutzer, with Katharina Lorenz as Countess Marie Festetics and Jeanne Werner as Ida Ferenczy among the key supporting roles. Craft elements emphasize authentic Habsburg-era wardrobe and décor as Elisabeth experiments with diets, fitness regimens, and public appearances, presenting a portrait of a royal figure navigating intense scrutiny. Make time for it before it departs on Tuesday, September 9.

‘The Last Victim’ (2022)

‘The Last Victim’ is a crime thriller set in the American Southwest, where a violent gang’s crime in the desert triggers a tense investigation and survival story. Ali Larter stars as Susan, a traveler caught up in the aftermath, with Ron Perlman as Sheriff Hickey tracking the case and Ralph Ineson as the gang’s philosophical, ruthless leader. Directed by Naveen A. Chathapuram and written by Ashley James Louis, the film intercuts the sheriff’s methodical hunt with the survivors’ struggle to make it out alive. It leaves Hulu on Tuesday, September 9.

The ensemble includes Tahmoh Penikett and Kyle Schmid, with the narrative moving between crime-scene procedures and cat-and-mouse pursuit across remote terrain. The screenplay threads the antagonist’s musings through the escalating violence while the direction keeps the focus on the fallout from an apparent robbery gone wrong. If this desert neo-noir is on your list, note that it exits on Tuesday, September 9.

‘The Magic Flute’ (2022)

A fantasy adventure inspired by Mozart’s opera, ‘The Magic Flute’ follows Tim Walker, a young music student who discovers a portal from his boarding school into the opera’s world, where trials mirror the classic story. Jack Wolfe plays Tim, Iwan Rheon appears as Papageno, and Asha Banks plays Sophie, who performs Pamina within the opera realm, with F. Murray Abraham as Dr. Longbow. Directed by Florian Sigl from a screenplay by Andrew Lowery, the film blends modern-day school life with staged performances of arias and characters drawn from the original libretto. It leaves Hulu on Friday, September 12.

With Roland Emmerich among the producers, the production incorporates classical performers and iconic roles like the Queen of the Night as Tim’s dual reality shifts between campus and a stage-like fantasy. Set pieces echo the opera’s themes of wisdom, love, and perseverance while introducing the music to new audiences through a contemporary coming-of-age framework. Stream it before it disappears on Friday, September 12.

‘Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story’ (2022)

‘Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story’ charts the life and legacy of gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, covering her rise from church singer to national icon and her presence in the civil rights movement. Ledisi stars as Jackson, delivering performances of signature spirituals, with Columbus Short portraying Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by Denise Dowse and written by Ericka Nicole Malone, the film highlights key collaborations and the role Jackson’s voice played at major historical moments. It leaves Hulu on Sunday, September 14.

The narrative tracks touring, recording, and televised performances alongside activism, showing Jackson’s artistry and professional circle in parallel with her friendships with movement leaders. Music arrangements and performance sequences anchor the biographical arc while the production underscores how gospel shaped American culture during a pivotal era. Watch it before it departs on Sunday, September 14.

‘Fool’s Paradise’ (2023)

Written and directed by Charlie Day, ‘Fool’s Paradise’ is a Hollywood satire about a mute drifter who becomes an accidental movie star after a studio discovers he’s a perfect stand-in for a difficult actor. Day plays the near-silent lead, Latte Pronto, while Ken Jeong co-stars as Lenny, a hustling publicist who tries to steer his new client through sudden fame. The ensemble includes Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, and Ray Liotta, and the story moves through film sets, premieres, and publicity blitzes. It leaves Hulu on Sunday, September 14.

The film marks Day’s feature directing debut from his own screenplay, sending Latte ricocheting through the industry as he encounters directors, agents, and A-listers. Cameo-packed scenes nod to silent-era archetypes within a contemporary setting, with production details emphasizing image-making, branding, and the mechanics of studio publicity. If you’re curious about this show-business send-up, watch it before it exits on Sunday, September 14.

Tell us which of these you’re planning to watch before they leave—and why—in the comments.