Every Movie Leaving Netflix This Week, Including ‘Inglourious Basterds’

Streaming libraries constantly evolve as licensing agreements expire and platforms refresh their content offerings for subscribers. This week marks a significant transition for Netflix as a massive collection of blockbuster franchises and cult classics departs the service. Viewers have only a few days to catch up on these titles before they become unavailable for streaming. The following list details every film scheduled to leave the platform between December 2 and December 8.

‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’ (2002)

Mike Myers returns to his iconic role as the groovy spy in this third installment of the comedy franchise. Austin Powers must travel through time to 1975 to rescue his father from the clutches of a new villain named Goldmember. The film features Beyoncé Knowles in her theatrical debut as Foxxy Cleopatra alongside returning cast members. This comedic caper is scheduled to leave Netflix on December 2.

‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014)

Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt star in this science fiction action film about a soldier caught in a time loop. Major William Cage finds himself reliving the same deadly battle against an alien race every time he dies. He must use this unique ability to train and find a way to defeat the invaders for good. Fans of high-stakes action have until December 2 to watch this critically acclaimed movie.

‘Escape Room’ (2019)

Six strangers receive mysterious invitations to participate in an immersive game with a large cash prize. They soon discover that the rooms are filled with deadly traps designed to exploit their personal fears and secrets. The group must work together to solve intricate puzzles and survive the sadistic challenges. This psychological horror thriller exits the platform on December 2.

‘Game Night’ (2018)

Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play a competitive couple whose weekly game night takes a dangerous turn. What appears to be a murder mystery party becomes all too real when criminals kidnap one of the participants. The group of friends must navigate a series of twists and turns to save their friend while treating the situation like a game. This dark comedy departs the streaming service on December 2.

‘Downton Abbey’ (2019)

The beloved aristocratic Crawley family returns in this feature film continuation of the hit television series. Excitement and tension build at the estate as the residents prepare for a royal visit from the King and Queen of England. The staff and family must navigate social protocols and internal dramas to ensure the event runs smoothly. Audiences have until December 2 to enjoy this period drama.

‘The Dark Tower’ (2017)

Idris Elba portrays the last Gunslinger in this fantasy western adaptation of the Stephen King novel series. He is locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black who seeks to destroy the structure that holds the universe together. A young boy from Earth discovers this parallel world and joins the fight to save reality from destruction. This action film will be removed from the library on December 2.

‘Beverly Hills Cop III’ (1994)

Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Detroit detective Axel Foley in the third entry of this action comedy series. Foley travels back to California to investigate a car theft ring that leads him to a popular amusement park. He teams up with old friends to dismantle the criminal operation hidden within the family attraction. This sequel leaves the streaming lineup on December 2.

‘Kicking and Screaming’ (1995)

Noah Baumbach directs this comedy about a group of college graduates struggling to move forward with their lives. The friends remain in their university town and resist the responsibilities of adulthood while debating their futures. The film explores themes of stagnation and the anxiety surrounding post-graduation life through witty dialogue. Subscribers can watch this indie classic until December 2.

‘The Goonies’ (1985)

A group of misfit children discovers an ancient treasure map in the attic of a house facing foreclosure. They embark on a dangerous adventure through underground tunnels to find the lost gold of a legendary pirate named One-Eyed Willy. The kids must evade a family of criminals known as the Fratellis who are also hunting for the loot. This childhood favorite departs Netflix on December 2.

‘Clueless’ (1995)

Alicia Silverstone stars as Cher Horowitz in this modern adaptation of the Jane Austen novel Emma. The popular high school student navigates the social hierarchy of Beverly Hills while attempting to play matchmaker for her teachers and friends. Her well-intentioned schemes often lead to unintended consequences as she learns about love and maturity. This defining teen comedy leaves the platform on December 2.

‘Cold Pursuit’ (2019)

Liam Neeson plays a quiet snowplow driver whose life is upended by the sudden death of his son. He seeks revenge against the drug cartel responsible for the murder and ignites a war between rival criminal gangs. The grieving father uses his hunting skills and heavy machinery to dismantle the organization piece by piece. This action thriller is available to stream until December 2.

‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ (1987)

Axel Foley returns to the west coast to help his colleagues investigate a series of high-profile robberies. The crimes are linked by alphabetized letters left at the scenes by the perpetrators. Foley brings his street-smart style back to the affluent neighborhoods to uncover a conspiracy involving arms dealing. This second installment in the franchise exits on December 2.

‘Beverly Hills Cop’ (1984)

The film that launched the franchise features Eddie Murphy as a reckless Detroit police officer investigating the murder of his best friend. His leads take him to Beverly Hills where his rough methods clash with the local police department. He manages to charm and annoy his way toward the truth behind a drug smuggling operation. Viewers have until December 2 to watch the original classic.

‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997)

A swingin’ British secret agent from the 1960s is cryogenically frozen and thawed out in the late 1990s. Austin Powers must adjust to a radically different culture while hunting his arch-nemesis Dr. Evil. The film parodies spy thrillers with fish-out-of-water humor and iconic catchphrases. This comedy hit is scheduled to leave the library on December 2.

‘Billy Madison’ (1995)

Adam Sandler stars as an immature heir to a hotel empire who must prove his competence to his father. He agrees to repeat all twelve grades of school in just 24 weeks to inherit the family business. Along the way he faces a scheming rival and learns valuable life lessons. This comedy favorite departs the service on December 2.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

Quentin Tarantino directs this alternate history war film about a group of Jewish-American soldiers hunting Nazis in occupied France. Their path intersects with a theatre owner who plots her own revenge against the German leadership attending a premiere. The narrative weaves together multiple storylines that culminate in an explosive finale. This acclaimed movie leaves Netflix on December 2.

‘The Nutty Professor’ (1996)

Eddie Murphy plays multiple characters in this remake of the classic Jerry Lewis comedy. A kind but obese genetics professor tests a weight-loss serum on himself and transforms into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love. He struggles to control his alter ego while trying to win the heart of a colleague. The film and its special effects will be removed on December 2.

‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990)

Marty McFly travels back to 1885 to save his friend Doc Brown from being killed by a notorious outlaw. The duo must figure out how to get the DeLorean up to speed without gasoline in the Old West. Doc Brown also finds romance with a local schoolteacher during their adventure. The conclusion to the trilogy is available until December 2.

‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ (1999)

The second film in the trilogy sees Dr. Evil travel back in time to steal Austin Powers’ mojo. Austin follows him to 1969 to recover his vitality and stop a giant laser from destroying Washington D.C. The sequel introduces the character Mini-Me and features Heather Graham as Felicity Shagwell. This comedy leaves the platform on December 2.

‘Back to the Future’ (1985)

Marty McFly accidentally travels thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean built by Doc Brown. He encounters his teenage parents and inadvertently threatens his own existence by interrupting their first meeting. Marty must repair the timeline and harness the power of a lightning storm to return to 1985. This sci-fi classic departs the service on December 2.

‘The Happytime Murders’ (2018)

Humans and puppets coexist in a gritty version of Los Angeles where puppets are treated as second-class citizens. A disgraced puppet private eye teams up with his former human partner to solve a series of brutal murders. The victims are all former cast members of a beloved children’s television show. This R-rated comedy thriller exits Netflix on December 2.

‘Wonka’ (2023)

Timothée Chalamet stars as the young Willy Wonka in this musical origin story about the famous chocolatier. The film follows his early struggles to open a shop in a city controlled by a chocolate cartel. He befriends an orphan named Noodle and uses his magical inventions to change the world. This recent release is scheduled to leave the platform on December 2.

‘Paddington’ (2014)

A polite young bear from Peru travels to London in search of a new home and a family. The Brown family finds him lost at a train station and decides to take him in temporarily. Paddington’s clumsy nature causes chaos while a taxidermist plots to capture him for her collection. Families can stream this heartwarming film until December 2.

‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989)

Marty and Doc travel to the year 2015 to prevent a family crisis involving Marty’s future son. Their actions inadvertently allow Biff Tannen to change the past and create a dystopian 1985. The duo must return to 1955 again to restore the timeline without running into their other selves. This time-bending sequel leaves the library on December 2.

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982)

A young boy named Elliott befriends a gentle alien who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings try to help the creature return home while keeping his existence a secret from their mother and government agents. The bond between the boy and the alien grows as the authorities close in. Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece departs the service on December 2.

‘Compliance’ (2012)

This thriller dramatizes a disturbing real-life event that took place at a fast-food restaurant. A manager receives a phone call from a man claiming to be a police officer who accuses an employee of theft. The caller manipulates the staff into performing increasingly intrusive and illegal strip searches. Viewers have until December 6 to watch this intense psychological drama.

‘Gods of Egypt’ (2016)

Mortal heroes and powerful deities clash in this fantasy action film inspired by Egyptian mythology. The dark god Set seizes the throne and plunges the prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. A young thief named Bek joins forces with the god Horus to defeat the tyrant and save his love. This spectacle is the final film on the list and leaves on December 8.

Please share which of these movies you will be rushing to watch before they expire in the comments.