Netflix kicks off October 2026 with one of the most aggressive catalog cleanups of the year. The platform will pull dozens of movies and shows before the Halloween season begins, so anyone wanting to watch them one last time has only a few weeks left to do so.
As usual, October 1 accounts for the largest wave of departures of the month. Among the most notable titles disappearing that day are Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Boss Baby, Clueless, Fargo and the original 1984 Ghostbusters.
On the TV side, October will also be a tough month for fans of long-running licensed shows. Netflix will progressively remove Shameless, Nurse Jackie, Dawson's Creek and Gossip Girl, along with the Finnish original production Deadwind, which will leave the service once its exclusive licensing window ends.
This list continues to be updated constantly throughout September and October as Netflix confirms new removal dates. Some titles marked here still lack official confirmation of their departure and could change.
The big departures on October 1, 2026
The first day of the month is, by far, the one with the highest number of removals. Here are the movies and shows scheduled to leave Netflix that day.
Movies leaving on October 1
2 Guns (2013), 47 Ronin (2013), A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood (2019), A Dog's Journey (2019), A Dog's Purpose (2017), A League of Their Own (1992), A Stoning in Fulham County (1988), Adam: The Song Continues (1986), Aloha (2015), Always (1989), Angel Eyes (2001), Apollo 13 (1995), Baby Mama (2008), Beginners (2011), Black and Blue (2019), Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013), Blue Thunder (1983), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Boss Baby (2017), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Cinderella Man (2005), Clueless (1995), Edis Starlight (2021), Eternal Summer (2006), Fargo (1996), Fatale (2020), Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016), Gone Girl (2014), Hard Lessons (1986), High Fidelity (2000), High Plains Drifter (1973), Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015), How Do You Know (2010), Identity Thief (2013), In Defense of a Married Man (1990), Inside Man (2006), Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019), Krampus (2015), Nomadland (2020), Official Secrets (2019), Out of Africa (1985), Parenthood (1989), Pariah (2011), Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Queen & Slim (2019), Quiet Victory (1988), Ride Along (2014), Ride Along 2 (2016), Riphagen – The Untouchable (2016), Savages (2012), She's the One (1996), Somewhere (2010), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Strange Voices (1987), Talk To Me (2007), The Beguiled (2017), The Book Club Murders (2024), The Christmas Contract (2018), The Fifth Element (1997), The Good Shepherd (2006), The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021), The Last Witch Hunter (2015), The Lazarus Project (2008), The Professionals (1966), The Quintessential Quintuplets (2021), The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022), The Ryan White Story (1989), The Shack (2017), The Vow (2012), The VVitch (2015), Till Death (2021), Too Young the Hero (1988), Triumph of the Heart (1991), Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008), U-571 (2000), Unspeakable Acts (1990), Victim of Beauty (1991), What She Put on the Table (2017) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Shows leaving on October 1
A Love So Beautiful (Season 1), Django (Season 1), Halo (Seasons 1-2), NCIS (Seasons 18-19), Oats Studios (Season 1) and The Parkers (Seasons 1-5).
Notable departures from October 2 to 15
Following the big wave on the 1st, Netflix continues removing content on a staggered basis throughout the first half of the month.
October 2 to 8
On October 2, MeatEater (several seasons), The Wandering Earth (2019) and The Wretched (2019) leave. On October 3, Brother (2022), Dawson's Creek (Seasons 1-6)* and Sing (2016) disappear, along with the original production Upcoming Summer (2021).
On October 4, Agora (2009), Remember You (2021), Sanitation Day (2020) and the original production Kuro Mukuro (Seasons 1-2) leave. On October 5, Falling (2020) and The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52 (2021) depart. On October 6, India Sweets and Spices (2021) and Miraculous Brothers (2023) are removed.
On October 7, Krisha (2015), Nurse Jackie (Seasons 1-7) and To Die For (1995) disappear. On October 8, First Reformed (2017), LOL Surprise: The Movie (2021), Poldark (Seasons 1-5), Scream (2022), The Spokeswoman (2020) and To Die For (1995) leave.
October 9 to 15
On October 9, After (2019), Deadstream (2022), Host (2020), IF (2024), Prevenge (2016) and What Happens Later (2023) depart. On October 11, A Quiet Place Part II (2021) and Shameless (Seasons 1-11)* leave.
On October 12, Kid Cannabis (2014) and Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) disappear. On October 13, The End of the Tour (2015) is removed.
October 14 is an especially significant day for fans of young-adult dystopias, as the entire The Hunger Games saga leaves: The Hunger Games (2012), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023).
On October 15, Black Beauty Effect (2023), Death Note (several seasons), Held Hostage in My House (2024), Taken in Plain Sight (2024), The Smurfs 2 (2013), West Coast Customs (Seasons 1-6) and the original production Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special (2024) depart.
Notable departures from October 16 to 29
The second half of the month brings fewer removals, but includes some heavyweight titles, especially as Halloween approaches.
October 16 to 22
On October 16, Detroiters (Seasons 1-2)*, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), The Squid and the Whale (2005) and Unbroken (2014) leave. On October 18, Nabil El Gamil Plastic Surgeon (2023) is removed.
On October 19, Boyhood (2014), The Room Next Door (2024) and the original production In for a Murder (2021) disappear. On October 20, Believer (2018), Born and Bred (2006), El bonaerense (2002), Go (1999) and Rolling Family (2004) leave.
On October 21, Confessions of a Good Samaritan (2023) and Sundown (2022) depart. On October 22, 5lbs of Pressure (2024) is removed.
October 24 to 29
On October 24, TLC Forever (2023) and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) disappear. On October 28, in the final stretch toward Halloween, the entirety of Gossip Girl (Seasons 1-6) leaves.
The month closes on October 29 with the departure of the original production Deadwind (Seasons 1-3), the Finnish crime series that reaches the end of its exclusive licensing window on Netflix.
Seinfeld stays on Netflix, contrary to expectations
One of the titles originally scheduled to leave in October was Seinfeld. However, as announced the previous month, Netflix renewed the show's rights for five more years, so it will not leave the catalog despite initial expectations.
All removal dates are subject to change based on licensing agreements. Netflix can extend licenses or remove titles earlier than expected, and dates may vary by region. Titles marked with an asterisk (*) still lack official confirmation of departure from the platform.
Frequently asked questions about what’s leaving Netflix in October 2026
What major movie is leaving Netflix on October 1, 2026?
Among the most notable titles leaving on October 1 are Spider-Man: Homecoming, Ghostbusters (1984), Fargo, Clueless and The Boss Baby, along with dozens of other movies.
Is Seinfeld leaving Netflix in October 2026?
No. Although it was scheduled to leave this month, Netflix renewed the Seinfeld license for five more years, so the show remains in the catalog.
What popular shows are disappearing from Netflix in October 2026?
Among the most notable departures are Shameless (Seasons 1-11), Nurse Jackie (Seasons 1-7), Dawson's Creek (Seasons 1-6) and Gossip Girl (Seasons 1-6), along with the original production Deadwind.
Why are some titles marked with an asterisk?
Titles marked with an asterisk, such as Dawson's Creek or Shameless, still lack official confirmation from Netflix regarding their departure date, so they could change.
Is the entire The Hunger Games saga leaving Netflix in October 2026?
Yes. On October 14, all five movies in the saga disappear, from The Hunger Games (2012) to The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023).
Can these removal dates change?
Yes. All departures depend on licensing agreements between Netflix and distributors, so dates may move earlier, later, or vary by region.
