Netflix, the streaming giant, has recently been riding high, taking home nearly seven wins at the 98th Academy Awards with films like Frankenstein, K-pop Demon Hunters, All the Empty Rooms, The Singers, and more, firmly placing itself at the centre of global storytelling. However, even as it continues to make headlines and build momentum with its upcoming releases, the platform is also preparing to bid farewell to several well-known titles set to leave in April 2026.

Here are the movies and shows you might want to watch before they leave Netflix in April.

Bidding goodbye to Netflix this April, several fan-favourite films and documentaries are set to leave the platform, marking the end of their streaming run. From titles like Ghosts of Mississippi, Kicking and Screaming, Man on Fire, Misery, Pitch Perfect, Rumor Has It…, to Safari, the list brings a mix of classics, drama, and crowd-pleasers. The rest of the movies and documentaries that are also set to leave the platform include:

1. Alexa and Emma (2003)

2. Best in Show (2000)

3. Big Momma’s House 2 (2006)

4. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

5. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)

6. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

7. Daddy Day Care (2003)

8. Despicable Me (2010)

9. Despicable Me 2 (2013)

10. District 9 (2009)

11. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)

12. Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (2003)

13. Elysium (2013)

14. Facing the Giants (2006)

15. Free Solo (2018)

16. Friends with Benefits (2011)

17. Ford v Ferrari (2019)

18. Molly’s Game (2017)

19. Pineapple Express (2008)

20. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)

21. Rio (2011)

22. Rio 2 (2014)

23. The Bucket List (2007)

24. The Mauritanian (2021)

25. Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

26. Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)

27. Cast Away (2000)

28. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

29. Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

30. My Friend Dahmer (2017)

31. The Hating Game (2021)

32. Knight of Cups (2014)

33. Licorice Pizza (2021)

34. The Snowman (2017)

35. Murder at Yellowstone City (2022)

36. Daddio (2024)

37. Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Meanwhile, even as several movies and documentaries continue to exit Netflix, the platform is simultaneously gearing up to bring in a fresh slate of films with strong, engaging storylines, including titles like Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. At the same time, particularly in the coming months, Netflix is set to expand its library further with releases such as BTS: The Return, 53 Sundays, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, and many more, keeping the momentum of new content alive.

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However, here are several TV shows that are also set to bid their farewell to the streaming giant in April 2026.

Along with movies, several well-known TV shows are also set to leave Netflix, marking the end of their run on the platform. Popular titles like Queen of the South, Van Helsing, Black Sails, and The Fairly OddParents are among those exiting, taking with them seasons that fans have followed for years.

1. Magical Andes (Seasons 1–2, 2019–2020)

2. Robocar Poli (2015)

3. Pedro el escamoso (2001)

4. Justin Time (Seasons 1–2, 2011–2016)

5. Sirius The Jaeger (Season 1, 2018)

6. Queen of the South (Seasons 1–5, 2016–2021)

7. The Fairly OddParents (Seasons 4–5, 2001–2017)

8. Power Players (Season 1, 2019)

9. Van Helsing (Seasons 1–5, 2016–2021)

10. Black Sails (Seasons 1–4, 2014–2017)

At the same time, Netflix is not stepping back when it comes to its TV lineup, as it continues to strengthen its catalogue with upcoming and returning shows. Titles like XO, Kitty Season 3, expected around April 2026, along with releases such as Son of Kuzo, Biff, and even the much-awaited Stranger Things, highlight how the platform is keeping its series lineup just as dynamic.

Thus,as much as Netflix prepares to bid farewell to a wave of beloved titles in April 2026, the streaming giant is simultaneously gearing up to take its fandom to another level with a powerful slate of upcoming movies and shows.

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Which of these movies, documentary or TV shows are you planning to watch before they leave Netflix in April 2026? Let us know in the comments.