Every Movie Leaving Paramount+ in September 2026

Paramount+ is set to rotate its film lineup as numerous licensed movies and studio favorites depart the platform at the end of August and throughout September 2026. Movie lovers looking to revisit award-winning dramas, iconic comedies, gripping thrillers, and family-friendly animations will want to stream these selections before their licensing windows expire. Below is the complete overview of all 67 movies leaving the streaming service, including their official removal dates.

‘Steel Magnolias’ (1989)

Directed by Herbert Ross, ‘Steel Magnolias’ follows a tight-knit group of women in a small Louisiana parish who support one another through life’s triumphs and tragedies. The ensemble cast includes Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. The story explores themes of family, resilience, and mortality centered around a local beauty salon. ‘Steel Magnolias’ will be removed from the Paramount+ library on August 31, 2026.

‘The Sum of All Fears’ (2002)

Based on the novel by Tom Clancy, ‘The Sum of All Fears’ stars Ben Affleck as CIA analyst Jack Ryan alongside Morgan Freeman as Director William Cabot. Ryan must track down a lost nuclear weapon that has fallen into the hands of a terrorist faction seeking to incite war between the United States and Russia. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson, the political thriller depicts the escalating tensions of a global nuclear crisis. The film is scheduled to leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!’ (2004)

Directed by Robert Luketic, ‘Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!’ centers on Rosalee Futch, a small-town grocery clerk played by Kate Bosworth who wins a celebrity contest date with a Hollywood star. The romantic comedy also stars Josh Duhamel as the title actor and Topher Grace as Rosalee’s best friend who harbors secret feelings for her. As the movie star pursues her back to her hometown, a classic love triangle unfolds. The comedy departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ (1982)

‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ stars Richard Gere as Zack Mayo, an aspiring Navy pilot who enters the grueling Aviation Officer Candidate School under the strict guidance of Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley, played by Louis Gossett Jr. During his training, Zack falls in love with a local factory worker portrayed by Debra Winger. Directed by Taylor Hackford, the romantic drama explores themes of discipline, love, and personal redemption. Subscribers have until August 31, 2026, to stream ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ on Paramount+.

‘Serendipity’ (2001)

Directed by Peter Chelsom, ‘Serendipity’ follows Jonathan Trager and Sara Thomas, played by John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, who experience a magical encounter during a holiday shopping evening in New York City. Despite feeling an immediate connection, they decide to leave their future together entirely to fate by parting ways without exchanging contact information. Years later, both embark on separate searches across the country to find each other once again. ‘Serendipity’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Mean Creek’ (2004)

Written and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes, ‘Mean Creek’ is an independent drama about a group of rural Oregon adolescents who plan a boating trip to teach a local bully a lesson. The cast features Rory Culkin, Ryan Kelley, Scott Mechlowicz, and Josh Peck. The prank takes a tragic and irreversible turn on the river, forcing the teens to confront the moral weight of their actions. ‘Mean Creek’ will leave the platform on August 31, 2026.

‘Focus’ (2001)

Based on the 1945 novel by Arthur Miller, ‘Focus’ stars William H. Macy as an unassuming New Yorker living in Brooklyn during the final months of World War II. After purchasing a new pair of eyeglasses that alter his appearance, he is mistaken for being Jewish and becomes targeted by neighborhood anti-Semitic groups. Directed by Neal Slavin, the drama also features Laura Dern and David Paymer as the protagonist grapples with systemic prejudice. ‘Focus’ is set to depart Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Down to Earth’ (2001)

Directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, ‘Down to Earth’ stars Chris Rock as Lance Barton, a struggling stand-up comedian who is mistakenly taken to heaven before his designated time. To rectify the bureaucratic error, an angel played by Chazz Palminteri places Lance’s soul into the body of an elderly, wealthy white businessman. Lance must navigate his new identity while continuing his pursuit of comedy and winning the heart of an activist portrayed by Regina King. ‘Down to Earth’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Extract’ (2009)

Directed by Mike Judge, ‘Extract’ is a workplace comedy starring Jason Bateman as Joel Reynolds, the owner of a flavor-extract manufacturing plant. As he prepares to sell his business, Joel faces workplace accidents, union strikes, and marital strife orchestrated by an eccentric friend and a manipulative con artist. The ensemble cast includes Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck, and J.K. Simmons. ‘Extract’ will be removed from Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Fences’ (2016)

Directed by and starring Denzel Washington, ‘Fences’ is an adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in 1950s Pittsburgh. Washington portrays Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball player turned sanitation worker who struggles to provide for his family while dealing with racial barriers and personal disillusionment. Viola Davis co-stars as his devoted wife Rose, a performance that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. ‘Fences’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Flight’ (2012)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, ‘Flight’ stars Denzel Washington as Whip Whitaker, an airline captain who miraculously crash-lands a malfunctioning passenger plane, saving nearly everyone on board. Although hailed as a national hero in the immediate aftermath, an investigation reveals that Whitaker was operating under the influence of alcohol and drugs during the flight. The drama examines addiction, accountability, and the legal fallout surrounding the crash. ‘Flight’ is scheduled to leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Grease 2’ (1982)

Directed by Patricia Birch, ‘Grease 2’ returns to Rydell High School two years after the events of the original musical. Maxwell Caulfield stars as Michael Carrington, an English exchange student who falls for Stephanie Zinone, the leader of the Pink Ladies played by Michelle Pfeiffer. To win her affection, Michael creates a mysterious, motorcycle-riding alter ego that captures the school’s attention. ‘Grease 2’ will officially exit the Paramount+ catalog on August 31, 2026.

‘Borg vs McEnroe’ (2017)

Directed by Janus Metz Pedersen, ‘Borg vs McEnroe’ chronicles the legendary rivalry between Swedish tennis icon Björn Borg and American challenger John McEnroe during the 1980 Wimbledon Championship. Sverrir Gudnason portrays the composed Borg, while Shia LaBeouf plays the volatile McEnroe as both athletes endure immense media pressure and intense psychological preparation. The sports drama culminates in their historic men’s singles final match. ‘Borg vs McEnroe’ is departing Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Boomerang’ (1992)

Directed by Reginald Hudlin, ‘Boomerang’ stars Eddie Murphy as Marcus Graham, a successful advertising executive and notorious womanizer who meets his match in his new corporate boss, played by Robin Givens. As Marcus experiences romance and heartbreak on the receiving end for the first time, he begins to see the genuine value of his loyal friend, portrayed by Halle Berry. The romantic comedy features an ensemble supporting cast including Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier, and Eartha Kitt. ‘Boomerang’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Bebe’s Kids’ (1992)

Directed by Bruce W. Smith, ‘Bebe’s Kids’ is an animated comedy based on the stand-up routine created by comedian Robin Harris. The plot follows Robin as he goes on a date to an amusement park with a woman named Jamika, only to find himself chaperoning her young son and her friend Bebe’s notoriously mischievous children. The film blends slapstick humor with urban culture as the children cause widespread havoc across the theme park. ‘Bebe’s Kids’ is set to depart Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Big Short’ (2015)

Directed by Adam McKay, ‘The Big Short’ adapts Michael Lewis’s non-fiction book about the eccentric financial experts who predicted the collapse of the United States housing market in the mid-2000s. The biographical comedy-drama features an ensemble cast led by Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt. The film uses innovative storytelling and fourth-wall breaks to explain complex financial instruments and economic policies. ‘The Big Short’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Buddy Games: Spring Awakening’ (2023)

Directed by Josh Duhamel, ‘Buddy Games: Spring Awakening’ is the comedy sequel following a lifelong group of friends who reunite after the unexpected death of one of their peers. Duhamel, Dan Bakkedahl, Kevin Dillon, and James Roday Rodriguez reprise their roles as they travel to a spring break destination to honor their friend’s memory. The group ends up competing against college students in a series of outrageous physical challenges. ‘Buddy Games: Spring Awakening’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Clerks’ (1994)

Written and directed by Kevin Smith in his feature directorial debut, ‘Clerks’ presents a day in the lives of convenience store clerk Dante Hicks and video store clerk Randal Graves in Leonardo, New Jersey. The black-and-white indie comedy captures the duo dealing with odd customers, personal dilemmas, and recreational antics outside the storefront. The film marked the first appearance of the recurring characters Jay and Silent Bob, played by Jason Mewes and Smith. ‘Clerks’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Defiance’ (2008)

Directed by Edward Zwick, ‘Defiance’ is a historical drama based on the true story of the Bielski partisans during World War II. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, and Jamie Bell portray four Jewish brothers who escape Nazi-occupied Poland and establish a safe haven in the Naliboki forest. Over the course of the war, the brothers protect and rescue more than a thousand Jewish refugees while engaging in guerrilla warfare against occupying forces. ‘Defiance’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Dreamland’ (2019)

Directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, ‘Dreamland’ is a period drama set in Texas during the height of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Finn Cole stars as Eugene Evans, a young man who discovers an injured fugitive bank robber, played by Margot Robbie, hiding in his family’s barn. Torn between collecting the substantial bounty on her head and his growing romantic attraction to her, Eugene chooses to help her escape. ‘Dreamland’ is scheduled to depart Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Allied’ (2016)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, ‘Allied’ stars Brad Pitt as Canadian intelligence officer Max Vatan and Marion Cotillard as French Resistance fighter Marianne Beauséjour. After posing as a married couple during a dangerous mission in 1942 Casablanca, the two fall in love and start a family in London. Their relationship is thrown into turmoil when British intelligence suspects Marianne of being a double agent working for the German military. ‘Allied’ will be removed from Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Grease’ (1978)

Directed by Randal Kleiser, ‘Grease’ is a musical film adaptation of the hit Broadway show set in the late 1950s. John Travolta stars as greaser Danny Zuko, who discovers that his wholesome summer romance partner Sandy Olsson, played by Olivia Newton-John, has unexpectedly transferred to Rydell High. The film features classic musical numbers as the two navigate high school cliques, drag racing, and teenage romance. ‘Grease’ departs the Paramount+ library on August 31, 2026.

‘I Love You, Man’ (2009)

Directed by John Hamburg, ‘I Love You, Man’ stars Paul Rudd as Peter Klaven, a real estate agent who realizes he lacks close male friendships after getting engaged. To find a best man for his upcoming wedding, Peter goes on a series of man-dates before bonding with Sydney Fife, an eccentric investor played by Jason Segel. Their blossoming friendship creates comedic tension as Peter balances his new bond with his relationship with his fiancée, played by Rashida Jones. ‘I Love You, Man’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Anthropoid’ (2016)

Directed by Sean Ellis, ‘Anthropoid’ depicts the historical World War II assassination operation against SS General Reinhard Heydrich in occupied Prague. Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan star as Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš, two Czechoslovak soldiers trained by British forces who parachute into their homeland to carry out the secret mission. The biographical war film tracks their planning, execution of the attack, and the fierce stand at Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral. ‘Anthropoid’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘City of Men’ (2007)

Directed by Paulo Morelli, ‘City of Men’ is a Brazilian drama serving as a continuation of the popular television series and a companion piece to ‘City of God’. The film stars Douglas Silva and Darlan Cunha as lifelong friends Acerola and Laranjinha coming of age in a violent Rio de Janeiro favela. As both approach their eighteenth birthdays, an escalating turf war between rival drug gangs threatens their community and tests their bond. ‘City of Men’ is set to exit Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Eagle Eye’ (2008)

Directed by D.J. Caruso, ‘Eagle Eye’ stars Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan as two strangers thrown together after receiving mysterious phone calls from an unidentified woman. The voice tracks their movements using digital surveillance systems and coerces them into carrying out a series of dangerous terrorist tasks. Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton co-star as federal agents racing to uncover the source of the high-tech conspiracy. ‘Eagle Eye’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘City of God’ (2002)

Co-directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, ‘City of God’ chronicles the rise of organized crime across three decades in a violent suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Alexandre Rodrigues stars as Rocket, an aspiring photographer who documents the brutal warfare between rival drug factions led by the ruthless Li’l Zé, played by Leandro Firmino. The critically acclaimed crime saga earned four Academy Award nominations and widespread international praise. ‘City of God’ will be removed from Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Critical Condition’ (1987)

Directed by Michael Apted, ‘Critical Condition’ stars Richard Pryor as Kevin Lenahan, a con man facing imprisonment who fakes insanity to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital. When a severe hurricane knocks out the power grid of the metropolitan hospital, chaos erupts, and Kevin is mistakenly assumed to be an emergency room surgeon. He takes charge of the malfunctioning facility and uses unconventional methods to treat patients and maintain order. ‘Critical Condition’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Eddie Murphy Raw’ (1987)

Directed by Robert Townsend, ‘Eddie Murphy Raw’ captures comedian Eddie Murphy performing live stand-up material at the Felt Forum in New York City. The concert film features Murphy delivering energetic routines covering relationship dynamics, family upbringing, fame, and social interactions. Written by Murphy and Keenen Ivory Wayans, the production remains one of the highest-grossing stand-up comedy films in box office history. ‘Eddie Murphy Raw’ is scheduled to exit Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Hardball’ (2001)

Directed by Brian Robbins, ‘Hardball’ stars Keanu Reeves as Conor O’Neill, a down-on-his-luck gambler who agrees to coach an underprivileged Little League baseball team in Chicago to pay off his gambling debts. Diane Lane co-stars as an elementary school teacher who helps Conor connect with the children on and off the field. Through coaching the team, Conor undergoes a personal transformation and learns the value of responsibility and mentorship. ‘Hardball’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius’ (2001)

Directed by John A. Davis, ‘Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius’ is a computer-animated adventure following a ten-year-old boy inventor living in the suburban town of Retroville. When an alien race known as the Yolkians abducts all the adults in town, Jimmy must lead a rescue mission into outer space alongside his robotic dog Goddard and classmates. The animated feature earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature and launched a successful television franchise. ‘Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Killerman’ (2019)

Written and directed by Malik Bader, ‘Killerman’ stars Liam Hemsworth as Moe Diamond, a New York City money launderer who wakes up with severe retrograde amnesia following a high-speed car crash. With millions of dollars in stolen cash and contraband drugs in his trunk, Moe is hunted by dirty police officers and violent criminal syndicates. Alongside his partner, played by Emory Cohen, Moe must piece together his identity while staying alive on the city’s streets. ‘Killerman’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Last Vegas’ (2013)

Directed by Jon Turteltaub, ‘Last Vegas’ stars Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Kline as four lifelong friends from Brooklyn. When the group’s perpetual bachelor announces his engagement to a woman half his age, the four gather in Las Vegas for a wild bachelor party. While revisiting their youth, unresolved rivalries and romantic tensions test their decades-long bond. ‘Last Vegas’ is set to exit the Paramount+ streaming catalog on August 31, 2026.

‘Juice’ (1992)

Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson in his feature directorial debut, ‘Juice’ follows four Harlem teenagers whose friendship fractures under the pressures of street life. Omar Epps stars as Q, an aspiring DJ, alongside Tupac Shakur as Bishop, whose pursuit of power and respect leads to escalating violence. The crime drama explores themes of loyalty, youth culture, and urban hardship with a soundtrack that highlights early 1990s hip-hop. ‘Juice’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Kings of Summer’ (2013)

Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, ‘The Kings of Summer’ is a coming-of-age comedy-drama about three teenage friends who decide to spend their summer vacation living off the land in the Ohio woods. Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moisés Arias star as the boys who build a makeshift house to escape the control of their overbearing parents. Their wilderness utopia is eventually compromised when romantic rivalry and survival realities emerge. ‘The Kings of Summer’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Face/Off’ (1997)

Directed by John Woo, ‘Face/Off’ stars John Travolta as FBI special agent Sean Archer and Nicolas Cage as terrorist mastermind Castor Troy. In order to foil an impending chemical bomb threat, Archer undergoes a revolutionary facial transplant surgery to assume Troy’s identity and infiltrate a high-security prison. Chaos ensues when Troy awakens from a coma, forces the surgeon to give him Archer’s face, and assumes the agent’s life and career. ‘Face/Off’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Clear and Present Danger’ (1994)

Directed by Phillip Noyce, ‘Clear and Present Danger’ stars Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, who is appointed CIA Acting Deputy Director of Intelligence. After a close friend of the President is murdered, Ryan uncovers an illegal, covert military operation conducted by United States operatives against a Colombian drug cartel. Willem Dafoe co-stars as field operative John Clark as Ryan risks his life and reputation to expose the executive conspiracy. ‘Clear and Present Danger’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Four Brothers’ (2005)

Directed by John Singleton, ‘Four Brothers’ stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin, and Garrett Hedlund as four adopted brothers reunited in Detroit after their adoptive mother is murdered in a convenience store robbery. Sensing that the homicide was not a random act of street violence, the siblings launch their own investigation across the city. Their pursuit of justice leads to dangerous clashes with corrupt police officers and a ruthless local crime boss. ‘Four Brothers’ exits Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Get Rich or Die Tryin” (2005)

Directed by Jim Sheridan, ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin” is a biographical urban drama loosely based on the early life of rapper Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, who stars as Marcus. The story follows Marcus as an orphaned child who enters the narcotics trade before surviving a near-fatal shooting and pursuing a career in hip-hop music. The cast features Terrence Howard, Joy Bryant, and Bill Duke. ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin” will be removed from Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Hot Rod’ (2007)

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, ‘Hot Rod’ stars Andy Samberg as Rod Kimble, an amateur stuntman who dreams of earning the respect of his belligerent stepfather, played by Ian McShane. When his stepfather falls ill and requires an expensive heart transplant, Rod plans his biggest stunt yet: jumping over fifteen school buses on a moped to raise the necessary funds. The cult comedy features performances from Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader, and Danny McBride. ‘Hot Rod’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Adventures of Tintin’ (2011)

Directed by Steven Spielberg, ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ is a 3D motion-capture animated adventure based on the comic book series by Hergé. Jamie Bell voices the intrepid young journalist Tintin, who purchases a model ship containing a secret scroll that points to the lost treasure of the Unicorn. Joined by his dog Snowy and Captain Haddock, voiced by Andy Serkis, Tintin embarks on a globe-trotting quest while evading a vengeful enemy. ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Assassin Club’ (2023)

Directed by Camille Delamarre, ‘Assassin Club’ stars Henry Golding as Morgan Gaines, an elite contract killer who takes on a final high-paying contract to eliminate seven targets worldwide. Morgan quickly discovers that all seven marks are fellow professional assassins who have been hired to kill him as well. The international action thriller also features Noomi Rapace, Daniela Melchior, and Sam Neill. ‘Assassin Club’ will exit the Paramount+ library on August 31, 2026.

‘Monster Trucks’ (2016)

Directed by Chris Wedge, ‘Monster Trucks’ combines live-action and computer animation in an action-adventure story about a high school senior named Tripp, played by Lucas Till. Looking for a way to escape his hometown, Tripp builds a pickup truck from scrap parts, which becomes inhabited by a subterranean, fuel-eating creature. Tripp and the creature forge a bond and work together to protect the creature’s family from an unscrupulous oil drilling company. ‘Monster Trucks’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Orange County’ (2002)

Directed by Jake Kasdan, ‘Orange County’ stars Colin Hanks as Shaun Brumder, a Southern California high school surfer who aspires to become a serious writer and attend Stanford University. Shaun’s academic future is derailed when his guidance counselor accidentally submits the wrong transcript, leading to his application being rejected. Shaun spends a chaotic twenty-four hours attempting to gain admission with the help of his eccentric brother, played by Jack Black. ‘Orange County’ is leaving Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Rat Race’ (2001)

Directed by Jerry Zucker, ‘Rat Race’ is an ensemble slapstick comedy inspired by classic road-trip films. An eccentric Las Vegas casino owner, played by John Cleese, places six distinct groups of gamblers in a race across the desert to Silver City, New Mexico, where two million dollars is locked in a train station locker. The cast includes Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding Jr., Seth Green, Jon Lovitz, and Breckin Meyer. ‘Rat Race’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Paid in Full’ (2002)

Directed by Charles Stone III, ‘Paid in Full’ is a crime drama inspired by the true rise and fall of prominent Harlem drug dealers during the 1980s crack epidemic. Wood Harris stars as Ace, a dry-cleaning worker who gets drawn into the lucrative narcotics trade alongside his friends Mitch and Rico, played by Mekhi Phifer and Cam’ron. As their wealth and influence expand, greed and betrayal threaten to tear their empire apart. ‘Paid in Full’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Run & Gun’ (2022)

Written and directed by Christopher Borrelli, ‘Run & Gun’ stars Ben Milliken as Ray, a reformed criminal attempting to live a peaceful, quiet life in the suburbs with his family. When his former underworld associates blackmail him into completing one final courier assignment, Ray finds himself double-crossed and hunted by eccentric assassins. Armed with survival skills, Ray must fight his way through relentless enemies to protect his loved ones. ‘Run & Gun’ is scheduled to leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Wayne’s World’ (1992)

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, ‘Wayne’s World’ is a comedy based on the recurring ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch created by Mike Myers. Myers and Dana Carvey star as Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two rock music enthusiasts who broadcast a public-access television show from an Aurora, Illinois basement. When a slick television producer, played by Rob Lowe, buys the rights to their show, the duo must fight to preserve their creative integrity and save Wayne’s relationship with a rock singer. ‘Wayne’s World’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Salvation’ (2014)

Directed by Kristian Levring, ‘The Salvation’ is a western drama starring Mads Mikkelsen as Jon, a Danish immigrant and former soldier making a new life on the American frontier in the 1870s. After his newly arrived wife and son are murdered by outlaws, Jon tracks down and eliminates the killers in an act of vengeance. His actions incite the wrath of a ruthless gang leader and local land baron, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who terrorizes the nearby town. ‘The Salvation’ exits Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Wayne’s World 2’ (1993)

Directed by Stephen Surjik, ‘Wayne’s World 2’ brings back Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as the beloved rock-loving hosts Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar. Following a dream vision featuring Jim Morrison, Wayne decides to organize a massive outdoor rock music festival called Waynestock in their hometown. Meanwhile, Wayne’s girlfriend Cassandra faces romantic advances from an ambitious record producer played by Christopher Walken. ‘Wayne’s World 2’ will be removed from Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Tin Star’ (1957)

Directed by Anthony Mann, ‘The Tin Star’ is a classic western starring Henry Fonda as Morg Hickman, a cynical veteran lawman turned bounty hunter. When Morg rides into a troubled frontier town, he reluctantly takes the inexperienced young sheriff, played by Anthony Perkins, under his wing to teach him how to maintain order. The film features strong performances by Betsy Palmer and John McIntire as the lawmen prepare for a showdown against violent outlaws. ‘The Tin Star’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Wishful Thinking’ (1999)

Directed by Bryan Spicer, ‘Wishful Thinking’ is a romantic comedy exploring love and misunderstanding through three distinct narrative perspectives. Jon Stewart stars as Henry, a projectionist who is happily dating Elizabeth, played by Drew Barrymore, until insecurities and miscommunications begin to surface. Meanwhile, a veterinary assistant portrayed by Jennifer Beals schemes to break the couple up in hopes of winning Henry’s affections. ‘Wishful Thinking’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling’ (2009)

Directed by Ellory Elkayem, ‘Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling’ is a standalone comedy sequel following two childhood friends, played by Oliver James and Kristopher Turner. When one friend’s elderly grandmother tasks them with finding her long-lost granddaughter in the wilderness, the duo embarks on an outdoor search expedition. Along the way, they encounter eccentric survivalists, hostile wildlife, and hazardous rapids while navigating the backcountry. ‘Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling’ is set to exit Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Witness’ (1985)

Directed by Peter Weir, ‘Witness’ stars Harrison Ford as Detective Captain John Book, an undercover police officer in Philadelphia. After a young Amish boy witnesses a brutal murder in a train station restroom, Book goes into hiding within the boy’s strict Amish community in Lancaster County to protect him from corrupt police officials. While integrating into the community, Book develops a romance with the boy’s widowed mother, played by Kelly McGillis. ‘Witness’ will depart Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Rango’ (2011)

Directed by Gore Verbinski, ‘Rango’ is an Academy Award-winning computer-animated western starring Johnny Depp as the voice of an eccentric pet chameleon who accidentally winds up in the desolate desert town of Dirt. Desperate for water and plagued by bandits, the townspeople mistake Rango for a fearless gunslinger and appoint him their new sheriff. Rango must find genuine bravery when an outlaw rattlesnake and a corrupt mayor threaten the community’s survival. ‘Rango’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Seven Psychopaths’ (2012)

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, ‘Seven Psychopaths’ is a dark comedy crime film starring Colin Farrell as Marty, a struggling screenwriter working on a new screenplay. Marty becomes embroiled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld when his eccentric friends, played by Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken, kidnap a beloved Shih Tzu belonging to an unhinged gangster portrayed by Woody Harrelson. The film balances meta-humor with intense violence as the conflict escalates. ‘Seven Psychopaths’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Snag’ (2023)

Directed by and starring Ben Milliken, ‘Snag’ is an action thriller about a lone wolf survivor whose quiet life is upended when he discovers that the woman he loved, long presumed dead, is still alive and held captive by an organized crime syndicate. To rescue her, Snag must confront vicious cartel leaders, corrupt mercenaries, and an army of assassins across desert badlands. The film co-stars Jaime Camil, Sofia Castro, and David Zayas. ‘Snag’ will be removed from Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Staten Island Summer’ (2015)

Directed by Rhys Thomas and written by Colin Jost, ‘Staten Island Summer’ is a coming-of-age comedy centered on two high school graduates spending their final summer working as lifeguards at a local swim club. Graham Phillips and Zack Pearlman star as the duo who decide to throw an unforgettable, massive end-of-season party before heading off to college. The comedy features appearances from several ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumni, including Bobby Moynihan, Will Forte, and Cecily Strong. ‘Staten Island Summer’ exits Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Strange Darling’ (2024)

Written and directed by JT Mollner, ‘Strange Darling’ is a thriller presented in six non-linear chapters set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner star in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game between a serial killer and a survivor following a one-night encounter in a motel. Shot on 35mm film, the production subverts traditional thriller tropes through unexpected structural twists and psychological tension. ‘Strange Darling’ will depart Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Two Jakes’ (1990)

Directed by and starring Jack Nicholson, ‘The Two Jakes’ is the neo-noir sequel to the acclaimed 1974 classic ‘Chinatown’. Set in late 1940s Los Angeles, private investigator J.J. ‘Jake’ Gittes is hired by real estate developer Jake Berman to uncover his wife’s infidelity, only for Berman to shoot the lover during a sting operation. Gittes is pulled into a complex web of murder, oil rights, and long-buried secrets connecting back to his past. ‘The Two Jakes’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Without a Paddle’ (2004)

Directed by Steven Brill, ‘Without a Paddle’ stars Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, and Dax Shepard as three estranged childhood friends who reunite after the funeral of their mutual friend. Honoring their friend’s lifelong dream, the trio heads into the Oregon wilderness to locate the buried fortune of famous airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper. Their river journey goes awry as they face raging rapids, hostile marijuana growers, and an eccentric mountain hermit played by Burt Reynolds. ‘Without a Paddle’ departs Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Waking Up in Reno’ (2002)

Directed by Jordan Brady, ‘Waking Up in Reno’ is a road-trip romantic comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton, Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, and Natasha Richardson. The story follows two married couples from Little Rock, Arkansas, who take a long-planned vacation across the country to attend a monster truck rally in Reno, Nevada. During the trip, long-hidden infidelities and romantic entanglements come to light, threatening both marriages. ‘Waking Up in Reno’ will leave Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘The Words’ (2012)

Written and directed by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal, ‘The Words’ stars Bradley Cooper as Rory Jansen, an aspiring author who struggles to find success in the literary world. After discovering an old, unpublished manuscript inside a vintage briefcase, Rory publishes the story under his own name to massive critical acclaim and commercial fame. His deception is challenged when he is confronted by the manuscript’s true aging author, played by Jeremy Irons. ‘The Words’ leaves Paramount+ on August 31, 2026.

‘Rumours’ (2024)

Directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, ‘Rumours’ is a dark political satire starring Cate Blanchett, Roy Dupuis, Charles Dance, and Alicia Vikander. The plot follows the political leaders of seven wealthy democracies who gather for the annual G7 summit at a remote country estate to draft a joint statement on a global crisis. As nighttime falls, the leaders become lost in the surrounding forest and must navigate apocalyptic anomalies, giant brains, and strange ancient phenomena. ‘Rumours’ will depart Paramount+ on September 3, 2026.

‘Personal Shopper’ (2016)

Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, ‘Personal Shopper’ stars Kristen Stewart as Maureen, an American woman working as a high-fashion shopper in Paris for a demanding celebrity. Grieving the recent death of her twin brother, Maureen, who shares her brother’s medium abilities, attempts to make spiritual contact with him at his isolated former estate. Her emotional isolation is disrupted when she begins receiving mysterious and threatening text messages from an unknown entity. ‘Personal Shopper’ is scheduled to leave Paramount+ on September 9, 2026.

‘Heist 88’ (2023)

Directed by Menhaj Huda, ‘Heist 88’ stars Courtney B. Vance as Jeremy Horne, a charismatic master criminal who devises a plan to pull off an ambitious electronic bank theft. Set in 1988, Horne recruits four young, impressionable bank employees in Chicago to manipulate the wire transfer system and steal eighty million dollars before entering prison. The crime drama explores systemic financial exploitation and high-stakes tension inside the banking system. ‘Heist 88’ will depart Paramount+ on September 29, 2026.

‘Would You Rather’ (2013)

Directed by David Guy Levy, ‘Would You Rather’ is a psychological horror thriller starring Brittany Snow as Iris, a young woman struggling to pay for her terminally ill brother’s leukemia treatments. Iris accepts an invitation to an exclusive dinner party hosted by an eccentric aristocrat, played by Jeffrey Combs, where guests compete for a massive cash prize. The dinner quickly devolves into a sadistic, deadly elimination game based on the party game of the same name. ‘Would You Rather’ leaves Paramount+ on September 29, 2026.

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