Everything Leaving Netflix This Week, Including Tom Cruise’s Action Hit

Netflix regularly updates its streaming catalog, which means several movies and television series are scheduled to exit the platform in the coming days. As licensing agreements expire at the end of August 2026, subscribers have a limited window to watch acclaimed dramas, action blockbusters, and complete series before they are removed. Below is the complete schedule of titles departing the service this week, along with their exact departure dates.

‘Can You See Us?’ (2023)

Directed by Kenny Mumba, the Zambian drama follows Joseph, a young boy born with albinism in a rural community. Rejected by his father at birth, Joseph endures social stigma, prejudice, and intense bullying while growing up. He discovers a passion and talent for music, which becomes his outlet to find self-worth and connection. The feature is inspired by the real-life experiences of Zambian musician John Chiti. Viewers have until August 24, 2026, to watch the film before it officially exits Netflix on August 25, 2026.

‘Really Love’ (2020)

Set against the backdrop of a gentrifying Washington, D.C., this romantic drama centers on Isaiah, a dedicated rising painter. His life shifts when he falls for Stevie, an ambitious law student working toward her own career aspirations. As their connection deepens, the couple struggles to balance their artistic and professional ambitions with their romantic commitments. The film features performances by Kofi Siriboe and Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing under the direction of Angel Kristi Williams. Subscribers have until August 24, 2026, to stream the romance before it departs on August 25, 2026.

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’ (2023)

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on a global mission to track down a terrifying artificial intelligence known as the Entity. With the fate of the world at stake, Hunt must navigate deadly forces seeking the control key, including adversaries from his past. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the action blockbuster stars Tom Cruise alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg. The film features high-stakes espionage sequences across international locations, including Rome and the Austrian Alps. Viewers must stream the action installment before its departure from the platform on August 25, 2026.

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (2024)

Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock alongside his alien symbiote partner in the third installment of the franchise. On the run from military authorities and hunted by alien pursuers from the symbiote home world, the duo faces an impending crisis. Directed by Kelly Marcel, the comic book adaptation explores the complex bond between human host and extraterrestrial companion. Their journey forces them into a devastating choice that will bring an end to their shared existence. August 24, 2026, marks the last day to view the superhero action film on Netflix before it exits on August 25, 2026.

‘The Old Ways’ (2021)

Directed by Christopher Alender, the horror film follows Mexican-American journalist Cristina Lopez as she travels to her ancestral home in Veracruz. While investigating local witchcraft practices, she is abducted by locals who claim she is possessed by a demonic entity. Cristina is forced to undergo ancient exorcism rituals orchestrated by a traditional healer to cleanse her spirit. The narrative explores cultural heritage, addiction, and indigenous folklore through intense supernatural horror elements. The movie is scheduled to leave the streaming service on August 25, 2026.

‘Going Varsity in Mariachi’ (2023)

This documentary chronicles the competitive world of high school mariachi music in the borderlands of South Texas. Directors Alejandra Vasquez and Sam Osborn follow the students and coaches of Edinburg North High School’s Mariachi Oro. Facing budget constraints and personal challenges, the teenage musicians dedicate themselves to mastering complex arrangements for the state championship. The film captures their dedication to preserving musical traditions while pursuing excellence under pressure. Audiences have four days left to stream the documentary before it leaves the service on August 28, 2026.

‘Undercover Law’ (2018)

This Colombian drama series centers on a specialized female undercover intelligence unit operating within high-risk criminal organizations. The agents must navigate complex undercover identities to infiltrate drug cartels and bring down powerful kingpins. While risking their lives on dangerous assignments, the operatives simultaneously struggle to maintain their personal lives. Starring Viña Machado, Juana del Río, and Luna Baxter, the series delivers tension across sixty serialized episodes. The complete series will officially leave Netflix after six days on August 30, 2026.

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