If you are like me, the moment Netflix drops its “Leaving Soon” list, it feels like this list is targeted at me personally—as if the streaming gods are deliberately making my planned watchlist disappear. Just when you have made up your mind to re-watch that safe show or finally start the movie your friends have been insisting you watch, it disappears without a trace. Alas, it seems that July and October 2025 will be two particularly cruel months to say goodbye to a great mix of loved, hidden gems, and all-time favorite titles. So, in case these gems disappear for an indefinite period of time, here are 10 movies and shows that you absolutely have to stream before their departure, going from the lowest to the highest number, as suspense makes everything better.
10. Wynonna Earp
If you are a fan of the supernatural genre, this is definitely a show you should watch. Wynonna Earp, the quirky cult-fantasy-Western, is soon to be off the shelves and on Netflix, July 26. The show, across its four seasons, offers demon-hunting, witty one-liners, and touching familial relationships. It is one of those series that never got the recognition in the mainstream that it surely deserves, and yet it is a total find for anyone who seeks a combination of action, love, and a quirky sense of humor. Catch it before it moves on.
9. Thanksgiving
If you are a lover of horror films, then this is good news for you as we are breaking the news of the sad departure from Netflix of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving, which will be gone on August 17. This present-day slasher not only serves the viewers with gore, but it is also a wickedly funny and self-aware piece. Situated in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it turns holiday pandemonium into utter chaos. Roth’s loving horror homage to the greats reveals that sometimes being very serious about it is exactly what makes it effective. So you’d better see it before the time slot changes without you noticing.
8. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
One can be sure of this that George Miller’s Furiosa—the fantastic, revenge-tragic the very violent Mad Max: Fury Road series—the prequel is fast leaving Netflix and streaming services on July 16. Anya Taylor-Joy does an amazing job in the dark tale of vengeance, while Chris Hemsworth brings a deviously delightful villain gesture to life. Furiosa is a powerful argument that prequels can go beyond merely unfolding the original narrative; in fact, they then enrich it. So if you are into crazy post-apocalyptic disasters, make your move before Furiosa leaves.
7. Dune: Part Two
The second chapter of Dune: Part Two is scheduled to leave Netflix on July 1, so make sure to watch it before then. Denis Villeneuve’s epic follow-up goes beyond in almost every sense what the first film had: the visuals, the storytelling, the ambition. It is cerebral sci-fi of the highest order – grand, thoughtful, and staying with you for a long time. In fact, whichever side of the fence you are on, the fights or the philosophical undercurrents, make sure that this one is not lost among the sands.
6. Obsessed
Should you wish to watch a tension- and drama-filled, classic old-fashioned thriller, then you should definitely watch Obsessed. The movie, which stars Beyoncé and Idris Elba, is about a married couple whose life is turned upside down by a delusional coworker who becomes dangerously obsessed with one of them. It is highly intense, dramatic, and totally takes your breath away, exactly what you need for a popcorn movie night. Watch it before the time of its expiration, which is July 1.
5. The Squid and the Whale
Baumbach, Noah, with his The Squid and the Whale, perhaps has made the hardest-hitting, uncompromising movie of all time about the breakdown of the family unit. Divorce through the eyes of children baffled by it is what the movie gets to with the best performances in the careers of Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney. It is merciless, very funny in a dark way, and deeply heartbreaking. This indie gem should not be allowed to take its leave before the 1st of July.
4. Do the Right Thing
Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is ageless—a searing, beautiful look at race, community, and conflict on one hot Brooklyn day. Its strength is its unwillingness to preach or oversimplify, but rather to force you to sit with the unease. One of those films that every cinema fan needs to see at least once. Get out July 1, don’t miss it.
3. The Twilight Saga
Indeed, Twilight. Love it, loathe it, or ironically love it, there is no denying its cultural relevance. All five are departing from Netflix on July 1, so here’s your opportunity to return to the sparkling vamps, over-the-top drama, and nostalgic early-2000s angst. Watch solo or with friends for laughs, and it’s a surefire nostalgia.
2. Empire Records
“Damn the man, save the Empire!” is still the best ’90s comfort film of all time. It is a story about revolt, friendship, and the power of music, set in a record store that is about to be taken over by a corporation. With the great soundtrack and lovable misfit characters, it is no surprise that it has become a cult classic. See it until October 23 if you want to experience a retro viewing.
1. Mission: Impossible Series
Along with the theme music. Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series is the best one in the action genre and is therefore followed by crazy stunts, unexpected twists, and barely heroic situations. All five parts will be off Netflix in October, so you cannot spare the time better than this if you want to do a marathon. If you are revisiting the classics or watching them for the first time, this is peak action cinema.
So, gather the snacks that you will need, call your binge friends, and press play, because your Netflix queue will be very different when these shows disappear.