Everything Leaving Netflix This Week, Including a Hit Comedy Sequel

Netflix regularly updates its streaming library, which means several notable films and documentaries are scheduled to depart throughout the week. Subscribers only have a brief window to stream these selections before licensing agreements expire and they are removed from the platform.

From acclaimed sports documentaries and intense crime thrillers to broad comedies and moving dramas, there is a wide range of stories to catch before they leave. Viewers should plan their viewing schedules accordingly to make sure they do not miss any of these departing titles.

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ (2016)

Directed by Kirk Jones, this romantic comedy sequel follows Toula Portokalos and Ian Miller as they manage marital strains alongside their teenage daughter’s impending departure for college. Family chaos erupts once again when Toula’s parents discover that their marriage certificate was never properly validated by a priest, necessitating another large Greek wedding ceremony. The film features returning ensemble performances from Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, and Michael Constantine in his final screen appearance. Viewers must stream this comedy promptly, as its scheduled departure day from the streaming catalogue is September 15, 2026.

‘Catholics vs. Convicts’ (2016)

Directed by Patrick Creadon, this installment of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary series chronicles the intense 1988 college football rivalry between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes. The film investigates the cultural friction and media storm surrounding the matchup, ignited in part by a controversial t-shirt slogan created by Notre Dame students. Through archival footage and interviews with key players and coaches, it examines the legendary regular-season game that left a lasting mark on college sports history. Sports enthusiasts have until its departure day on September 15, 2026, to watch this documentary.

‘Funny People’ (2009)

Written and directed by Judd Apatow, this comedy-drama stars Adam Sandler as George Simmons, a successful movie star and stand-up comedian who is diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. Confronted with his mortality, George hires a struggling young comedian named Ira Wright to write material for his routine and serve as his personal assistant. The story explores the complexities of professional comedy, personal redemption, and the search for authentic human connections. The feature is scheduled for its departure day on September 15, 2026.

‘Pony Excess’ (2010)

Directed by Thaddeus D. Matula, this documentary examines the meteoric rise and subsequent downfall of the Southern Methodist University football program during the 1980s. The film details how extensive illicit payments to recruits and widespread institutional violations led the NCAA to administer the unprecedented “death penalty,” canceling the team’s entire 1987 season. Through interviews with former athletes, journalists, and administrators, the production highlights the immense cultural and economic fallout across the Dallas athletic community. Audiences can stream this sports documentary until its departure day on September 15, 2026.

‘Small Time Crooks’ (2000)

This crime comedy follows an inept ex-convict and his wife who purchase a closed pizzeria adjacent to a bank with the intention of digging a tunnel into the vault. The criminal enterprise takes an unexpected turn when the baked goods sold as a cover business become an overwhelming commercial triumph, making the couple extraordinarily wealthy overnight. As the protagonists navigate high society, they find themselves targeted by sophisticated grifters eager to exploit their newfound status. With one day remaining, the film’s departure day is September 16, 2026.

‘The Father Who Moves Mountains’ (2021)

Directed by Daniel Sandu, this Romanian drama follows Mircea Jianu, a retired intelligence officer whose teenage son vanishes while hiking in the snow-covered Bucegi Mountains. Dissatisfied with the official search-and-rescue operation, Mircea uses his former professional contacts and high-tech equipment to lead an independent search team. The plot tracks his escalating obsession as his desperate measures begin to compromise the safety of the rescue workers around him. This suspenseful survival drama has its departure day set for September 16, 2026.

‘The Outrun’ (2024)

Based on Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir, this drama stars Saoirse Ronan as Rona, a young woman attempting to maintain sobriety after years of severe alcohol dependency in London. Returning to her childhood home in the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland, Rona gradually finds renewal through the region’s rugged landscapes, wildlife, and sea winds. The film delivers a focused examination of addiction, rehabilitation, and emotional recovery set against the backdrop of coastal nature. With two days remaining on the platform, its departure day arrives on September 17, 2026.

‘Son of a Gun’ (2014)

Directed by Julius Avery, this Australian crime thriller follows a nineteen-year-old inmate named JR who is incarcerated for a minor offense. Behind bars, he secures the protection of notorious armed robber Brendan Lynch on the condition that he aids Lynch’s escape upon his release. Once free, JR assists in breaking Lynch out of prison and becomes entangled in a dangerous plan to execute a massive gold bullion heist. Action enthusiasts have four days to watch this film before its departure day on September 19, 2026.

‘Strawman’ (2023)

This thriller explores a complex web of deception, tension, and criminal machinations within an escalating investigation. The narrative tracks several interconnected characters who become embroiled in moral compromises as hidden motives and covert alliances surface. With its moody atmosphere and measured pacing, the film builds a steady sense of suspense toward an inevitable reckoning between conflicting parties. Viewers have four days left to watch the production before its departure day on September 19, 2026.

‘2 Weeks in Lagos’ (2019)

Directed by Kathryn Fasegha, this Nollywood romantic drama centers on Ejikeme, an investment banker returning home to Nigeria from the United States with plans to enter an arranged marriage. His trajectory shifts dramatically when he meets Lola, a principled woman with whom he develops an immediate and unexpected romantic connection. The narrative portrays the vibrant backdrop of Lagos while examining themes of family expectations, social status, and personal agency. Subscribers have until its departure day on September 19, 2026, to watch this romantic drama before it leaves the platform.

Share which of these departing titles you plan to stream before they leave in the comments.