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From family favorites to critical successes to movies that have had a resurgence on streaming, this is your last chance to watch these 8 movies on Netflix before they leave the library on July 1, 2026.
Netflix has some big hitters hitting its library in July. This includes some of its most-anticipated Netflix Original summer releases, including Enola Holmes 3 and Heartstopper Forever. There are a few blockbusters coming its way too, including the MCU’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and David Fincher’s popular Gone Girl (2014).
You can check out what’s coming to Netflix in July here. For this post, we’re taking a look at 8 of the biggest movies departing the streamer’s US library on July 1. There are 40 movies leaving Netflix in total. We consider these 8 to be the most significant departures.
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
The last few years have been a defining time for music biopics. Some standouts have been A Complete Unknown, chronicling the life of Bob Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet, Robbie Williams’ Better Man (2024), which saw the British popstar depicted as a CGI chimpanzee, and most recently, the Michael Jackson movie.
In an era of esteemed music biopics, Bohemian Rhapsody remains one of the very best. Released back in 2018, the movie explored the rise of legendary rock band Queen, all the way up to their seminal performance at Live Aid 1985. The film was a monumental box office success, grossing $911 million worldwide.
Perhaps more than anything, Bohemian Rhapsody will be remembered for star Rami Malek’s electric, unbelievably impressive performance as Freddie Mercury.
Hellboy (2004)
Director Guillermo Del Toro has a particularly successful history working with Netflix. Look no further than Frankenstein (2025), which won three Academy Awards at the 98th Oscars. The streamer is also home to his stop-motion Pinocchio movie. He too did a Netflix Original horror anthology series, Cabinet of Curiosities, which is a hidden gem in the Netflix archives.
As well as Netflix Original projects, Netflix has continued to license iconic Guillermo Del Toro movies to its library. Historically, Netflix has had titles Pacific Rim and Pan’s Labyrinth, but those licensing deals have expired. Right now, his cult comic book movie Hellboy (2004) is in its final weeks of streaming. The first part of the Hellboy trilogy, it follows charismatic demon-turned-investigator Hellboy (brilliantly played by Ron Perlman), who works as the primary defender of Earth against paranormal threats.
This movie is not to be confused with Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the 2024 adaptation starring David Harbour.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
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Jumanji fans might want to catch up on the franchise before the next instalment — Jumanji: Open World — arrives in cinemas this December. However, Netflix subscribers only have until July 1 to watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), which kicked off the rebooted movie series.
The Jumanji sequel/reboot boasts a stellar cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black. The movie takes place in the same world as the classic 1995 movie starring Robin Williams, but it also works as a standalone jumping-on point for new viewers.
The original Jumanji (1995) is currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
Sabotage (2014)
Released back in 2014, David Ayer’s movie Sabotage, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sam Worthington, was critically panned when it debuted. The gritty DEA crime drama was a major box office flop, garnering $22.1 million at the worldwide box office against an estimated production budget of $35,000,000. However, the movie was somewhat let off the hook on streaming. A forgotten movie, it later topped the charts on Starz in 2025, before landing on Netflix in January 2026.
Sabotage is perfect viewing for fans of The Rip before it leaves Netflix on July 1. In addition, star Sam Worthington headlines Netflix’s upcoming crime series I Will Find You, based on the novel by Harlan Coben.
American Hustle (2014)
American Hustle boasts a gluttony of accolades. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 2014, including Best Picture and Best Director. However, it ultimately won zero Oscars. A crime-comedy, the movie follows a con-artist and his partner who get in way over their heads when they work for Richie, an FBI agent who uses them for a sting operation.
The movie has an all-star cast, including Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Jeremy Renner, and Michael Peña,
Madagascar Trilogy (and spinoff movie)
Over 20 years since it debuted, Madagascar has gone on to be one of the most successful family franchises in history. The original trilogy has been on-and-off Netflix since 2017. They were re-added to the streamer’s library in April 2026 and will be withdrawn again on July 1. It looks like the licensing window was just for two months, which is particularly short.
The departures don’t just include the original Madagascar (2005) but also subsequent movies Escape 2 Africa (2008) and Europe’s Most Wanted (2012). In addition, the spinoff movie Penguins of Madagascar (2014) is also leaving Netflix. It’s unlikely that the Madagascar franchise will be away from Netflix for too long; it’s been in-and-out of the streamer’s library several times at this point.
On the subject of fan-favorite animated movies, Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) is also departing Netflix on July 1.
Thank You For Your Service (2017)
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Miles Teller (Whiplash, Top Gun: Maverick) headlines Thank You for Your Service as Sergeant Adam Schumann, a veteran who returns home after 15-months in Iraq and tries to re-adjust to life after the harrowing experiences of war. The movie is one of the most powerful and visceral depictions of posttraumatic stress disorder on-screen.
Thank You for Your Service is based on journalist David Finkel’s book of the same name.
Deepwater Horizon (2016)
Back in 2016, filmmaker Peter Berg (who is working on a new Netflix movie) went back-to-back with big-budget action movies: Patriots Day and Deepwater Horizon. Both produced and starring Mark Wahlberg, it was Deepwater Horizon that made the bigger splash at the box office, grossing over $120 million (although against a hefty budget, it was still considered a moderate performance).
The movie takes place in an oil rig on the Gulf of Mexico, where an oil spill generated a major explosion, resulting in the worst marine oil spill incident in U.S. history. The movie is based on the true event that happened in April 2010. It adapts the core tragedy and the characters are based on real people, but it’s very much a Hollywood interpretation of events with incredible special effects.
In terms of ratings, Deepwater Horizon had a strong reception. It currently boasts a strong 82% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Which of these movies will you be watching before they leave Netflix on July 1, 2026?
