Netflix is facing a 2027 marked by the potential departure of several of its most memorable Originals. Although subscribers often assume that content labeled as an Original will remain in the catalog indefinitely, the reality is that many of these titles were produced through 10-year licensing agreements, international co-productions, or independent rights purchases that are now beginning to expire.
Among the titles noted are prestigious series such as Bloodline and Alias Grace, the animation phenomenon Tales of Arcadia, and independent films like To the Bone or The Incredible Jessica James. In all cases, the departure dates coincide with the expiration of contracts signed a decade ago, when Netflix was beginning to build its catalog of original productions.
It is important to clarify that these dates are estimates based on known agreements and that Netflix can renew or re-license any of these titles before their removal, as has happened recently with other productions.
Why these Netflix Originals could disappear in 2027
Most of the titles on this list do not actually belong to Netflix. The platform acquired them through 10-year temporary licenses with studios such as Sony Pictures Television, NBCUniversal, or Universal Pictures, or through global rights purchases from independent production companies after their festival runs, such as at Sundance.
When these agreements reach their deadline, the rights revert to their original owners unless a renewal is negotiated. This explains why several of these departures coincide almost exactly with the tenth anniversary of their original release.
The titles that could leave Netflix in 2027
The Get Down - April 7, 2027
This ambitious musical series by Baz Luhrmann, set in the Bronx in 1977, belongs to Sony Pictures Television. Its departure date coincides with the tenth anniversary of the release of its second part.
Bloodline - May 26, 2027
Starring Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and Sissy Spacek, this drama series about a Florida family with dark secrets also belongs to Sony Pictures Television. Its third and final season premiered on May 26, 2017.
Glitch - June 1, 2027
This international co-production, originally broadcast by the Australian network ABC and produced by Matchbox Pictures (a subsidiary of NBCUniversal), came to Netflix as a global distributor. The underlying rights remain in Australia.
Shimmer Lake - June 9, 2027
Starring Rainn Wilson, Benjamin Walker, and Rob Corddry, this crime film with a reverse-narrative structure was independently financed by Footprint Features and Writ Large, which will recover the global rights.
To the Bone - July 14, 2027
Featuring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves, this independent drama about an eating disorder was acquired by Netflix for $8 million after a bidding war at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The rights belong to AMBI Group.
Tales of Arcadia - July 21, 2027
Created by Guillermo del Toro, this animation franchise was born from a production agreement between Netflix and DreamWorks Animation, now owned by NBCUniversal. The studio retains the rights to the universe, including Trollhunters, the series that started the saga.
The Incredible Jessica James - July 28, 2027
This independent romantic comedy, starring Jessica Williams and Chris O'Dowd, was produced by Beachside Films, which will recover the global distribution rights ten years after its release.
Alias Grace - November 3, 2027
Based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, this Canadian true crime miniseries was a co-production between CBC and Netflix. The rights to distribute it as an Original outside of Canada expire in November 2027.
Fast & Furious Spy Racers - November 7, 2027
This animated series set in the Fast & Furious universe was produced by DreamWorks Television under license from Universal Pictures, the owner of the franchise. Netflix only distributed the series under a temporary agreement.
Netflix departures are not always final
Netflix has shown in the past that it can re-license titles just before their contracts expire, as happened recently with Call My Agent! and Rita. Therefore, although these 2027 dates are based on known agreements, there is a possibility that some of these titles will remain in the catalog longer if new conditions are negotiated.
Frequently asked questions about the Netflix Originals that could leave in 2027
Why could Netflix lose these titles if they are considered Originals?
Because many of them were produced or financed by other studios and Netflix only acquired global distribution rights for 10 years, a term that in several cases expires in 2027.
Which is the first series or film on the list to leave Netflix?
According to the indicated dates, The Get Down would be the first to leave, with a scheduled departure on April 7, 2027.
Could any of these titles stay on Netflix after 2027?
Yes, it is possible. Netflix has renewed licenses in the past just before they expired, so these dates could change if new agreements are negotiated.
Who owns the rights to Tales of Arcadia?
The rights belong to DreamWorks Animation, currently owned by NBCUniversal, as the franchise was born from a production agreement with Netflix.
Which title on the list is the last to leave Netflix in 2027?
According to the available dates, Fast & Furious Spy Racers would be the last to leave the platform, on November 7, 2027.
