Everything Leaving Netflix This Week, Including a Popular Animated Sequel

Streaming catalogs undergo continuous rotation each month as distribution agreements expire and licensing cycles run their course. Subscribers to Netflix face another slate of departures over the coming seven days, spanning hard-hitting crime thrillers, introspective documentaries, and animated studio features. Tracking these departures allows viewers to prioritize acclaimed international cinema and popular domestic favorites before they vanish from the service. The following entries detail every feature film departing the platform throughout the week.

‘Believer’ (2018)

Directed by Lee Hae-young, the South Korean action crime thriller serves as an adaptation of Johnnie To’s 2012 feature ‘Drug War’. The narrative centers on a determined narcotics detective who forms an uneasy alliance with an abandoned cartel member to dismantle Asia’s largest underground drug syndicate. Their pursuit leads them into an escalating confrontation with eccentric dealers and a shadowy kingpin known only as Mr. Lee. The production features prominent performances from Cho Jin-woong, Ryu Jun-yeol, and the late Kim Joo-hyuk. ‘Believer’ is scheduled to depart Netflix on October 19, 2026.

‘Born and Bred’ (2006)

Directed by Argentine filmmaker Pablo Trapero, ‘Born and Bred’ examines grief, guilt, and the pursuit of emotional survival. The story follows Santiago, a successful Buenos Aires interior designer whose idyllic family life collapses following a devastating automobile collision. Unable to bear his overwhelming remorse, he abandons his urban existence to take up a harsh, solitary job at a remote Patagonian airstrip. The production stars Guillermo Pfening in the lead role alongside Federico Esquerro and Martina Gusmán. Viewers have until October 19, 2026, to stream ‘Born and Bred’ on Netflix before it exits the library.

‘Go’ (1999)

Directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay by John August, ‘Go’ is an energetic crime comedy told through three interconnected perspectives over a chaotic Christmas Eve. The plot kicks off when supermarket cashier Ronna attempts to make quick rent money by facilitating a twenty-hit ecstasy transaction for two soap opera actors. The illicit exchange spirals into a wild cascade of events involving a suspicious narcotics officer, a dangerous drug dealer, and an accidental trip to Las Vegas. The ensemble cast includes Sarah Polley, Timothy Olyphant, Katie Holmes, and Scott Wolf. The cult favorite officially departs Netflix on October 19, 2026.

‘El bonaerense’ (2002)

Written and directed by Pablo Trapero, ‘El bonaerense’ delivers an unvarnished examination of institutional corruption within Argentina’s law enforcement system. The drama follows Zapa, a quiet provincial locksmith who is falsely implicated in a safe-cracking heist orchestrated by his boss. To dodge imprisonment, his retired police officer uncle arranges for him to relocate to Greater Buenos Aires and enlist in the provincial police academy. Once stationed on the streets, Zapa finds himself drawn deeper into everyday graft, bribery, and moral compromise. ‘El bonaerense’ is scheduled to depart from Netflix on October 19, 2026.

‘Rolling Family’ (2004)

Directed by Pablo Trapero, ‘Rolling Family’ is an Argentine road comedy-drama centered on an extended multi-generational clan. The plot begins when eighty-four-year-old matriarch Emilia receives an invitation to serve as matron of honor at a wedding in her birthplace of Misiones. In response, she insists that her children, grandchildren, and extended relatives accompany her on a thousand-kilometer journey in a cramped, converted camper van. The lengthy road trip tests the family’s patience as hidden secrets, romantic tensions, and simmering rivalries bubble to the surface. The film marks its final day on Netflix on October 19, 2026.

‘Sundown’ (2021)

Written and directed by Erik Gernand, ‘Sundown’ is an intimate narrative short film that screened across prominent international film festivals. The story centers on an aging protagonist who receives an unexpected visitation from his childhood best friend, who mysteriously appears in the form of a teenager. Through this supernatural reunion, the older man must grapple with lingering regrets, suppressed desires, and past betrayals. The eleven-minute production features performances by Richard Henzel, Michael Saguto, and Isa Arciniegas. Subscribers have until October 20, 2026, to watch ‘Sundown’ on Netflix before its departure.

‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ (2023)

Directed by documentarian Penny Lane, ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ chronicles the filmmaker’s personal decision to donate a kidney to an anonymous stranger. What begins as an act of non-directed donation evolves into an extensive investigation into the history, science, and philosophical ethics of organ transplantation. Lane employs humor and candid self-reflection to probe the psychological motives behind extreme altruism and why society often views such generosity with suspicion. The documentary made its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2023, where it earned critical acclaim. The film is set to leave the Netflix catalog on October 20, 2026.

‘5lbs of Pressure’ (2024)

Written and directed by Phil Allocco, ‘5lbs of Pressure’ is a gritty urban crime thriller set within the streets of Brooklyn. The plot centers on Adam, an ex-convict who returns to his old stomping grounds after serving sixteen years for murder, hoping to earn forgiveness and meet his estranged son. His search for a peaceful second chance is immediately jeopardized when the vengeful brother of his past victim discovers his return and mobilizes local drug dealers to settle the score. The feature stars Luke Evans alongside Rory Culkin, Alex Pettyfer, and Stephanie Leonidas. ‘5lbs of Pressure’ will be removed from Netflix on October 21, 2026.

‘TLC Forever’ (2023)

Directed by Matt Kay, ‘TLC Forever’ is a feature documentary that explores the legacy and enduring bond of the best-selling American female group. Group members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas provide candid first-person accounts of their meteoric rise, commercial breakthroughs, and high-profile industry disputes. The documentary details the personal challenges the members endured, including severe health struggles, financial turmoil, and the sudden 2002 death of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Featuring rare archival material, the production also highlights their artistic impact across the global pop and contemporary music landscape. The musical documentary is scheduled to leave Netflix on October 23, 2026.

‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ (2018)

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ serves as the third entry in Sony Pictures Animation’s monster comedy franchise. The story sees Count Dracula and his extended family embark on a luxury cruise liner so the exhausted hotelier can take a break from hosting others. Complications arise when Dracula falls for the ship’s human captain, Ericka, oblivious to the fact that she is the descendant of vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing. The animated feature showcases a voice cast led by Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, and Kathryn Hahn. ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ will depart the Netflix catalog on October 23, 2026.

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