This December, as the year 2025 reaches its final curtain call, the Netflix catalog is preparing for a significant shakeup. A torrent of beloved titles, from cinematic epics to comfort-food television, is scheduled to depart the platform, a harsh reminder that streaming licenses are a fickle thing. Whether one seeks explosive action, heartfelt laughs, classic family adventures, or decades of demon-hunting drama, the clock is ticking down to an inevitable removal date.

It is time to pause the new releases and prioritize the old favorites before they vanish into the streaming ether, forcing a nostalgic rewatch marathon that could only be described as mandatory.

December 1st will see the removal of several adrenaline-fueled and dramatically intense features, requiring swift action on the viewers’ part. Quentin Tarantino’s powerful World War II film, Inglourious Basterds, is set to depart, alongside the space drama Apollo 13, based on the harrowing true story. The futuristic war film Edge of Tomorrow is also leaving on this date. For pure espionage comedy, the entire Austin Powers trilogy: Austin Powers in Goldmember, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me will be exiting.

The action continues with Denzel Washington’s first outing as the vigilante Robert McCall in The Equalizer, and the naval battle flick Midway, both of which are also gone on December 1st. Cold Pursuit, another action thriller, also leaves on the first. Furthermore, fans of recent theatrical releases should note that the action film Plane is set to say goodbye on December 12th.

Other Action thrillers leaving on December 1st include After the Sunset, the famously wild Bruce Willis caper Hudson Hawk, the classic Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt thriller The Devil’s Own, the military action flick Renegades, the Clint Eastwood-led police drama The Rookie, and Antonio Banderas's swashbuckling sequel The Legend of Zorro. Some sci-fi action thrillers, Back to the Future Part II, The Dark leaving, and Escape Room are leaving on December 1st.

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Next on the list are the unforgettable comedies and romantic films that perfectly capture the feeling of a genre.

Do not miss the chance to revisit some of the most quotable and hilarious comedies before they are gone forever. Eddie Murphy's comedic masterpiece, Coming to America, and the beloved 1990s teen classic, Clueless, are both scheduled to leave on December 1st. On the same date, catch the chaotic humor of Adam Sandler in Billy Madison and the entire Beverly Hills Cop trilogy, including Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Beverly Hills Cop III.

For those who prefer a little romance with their laughs, the rom-com Long Shot and the holiday favorite Christmas with the Kranks are also departing on December 1st. December 1st also sees the departure of Good Advice, the Seth Rogen stoner holiday flick The Night Before, and the raunchy puppet-noir The Happytime Murders, while the comedy Guest House will be checking out later on December 18th.

Additionally, the Kevin Hart and Ice Cube sequel Think Like a Man Too is set to leave on December 1st. Finally, the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon has a slightly later departure date on December 29th.

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Moving on next viewers should focus to the stories and series that have captivated audiences over many seasons on the platform. 

The biggest blow to binge-watchers this month arrives with the exit of three incredibly popular, long-running. The crime family drama Animal Kingdom (Seasons 1-5) heads out the door, with its removal scheduled for December 1st. It is time for final goodbyes to the entire run of the legendary sitcom How I Met Your Mother (Seasons 1-9), which will be departing on December 3rd. Later in the month, the massive loss of the fantasy-horror favorite Supernatural (Seasons 1-20) is confirmed for December 18th, alongside the superhero drama Arrow (Seasons 1-8).

Also, make sure to catch the series Check The Store Next Door: The Next Chapter, Escalona (Season 1), and Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman, and the films Veve, Wolf, are leaving on December 2nd; and finally, the drama film Dreams Drawn by Dust will be gone on December 4th.

For viewers with families and those young at heart, a collection of heart-warming and imaginative films is also leaving. 

Several notable films perfect for a family movie night are also on the chopping block this December. Steven Spielberg's timeless science fiction adventure E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is set to exit on December 1st. The same date marks the departure of the charming animated film Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and the heartwarming live-action/CGI movie Paddington. Fans of the Roald Dahl universe will also need to catch the recent film Wonka before it departs on December 1st. Later in the month, the animated sequel Despicable Me 4 is scheduled to depart on December 28th.

Finally, there are the intriguing documentaries, limited series, and other niche programs worth noting before they disappear.

The Netflix Original documentary limited series A Cuba Libre Story will be departing on December 15th. The 2020 satirical comedy special Death to 2020 is leaving on December 11th, and the Netflix Original stand-up special Stavros Halkias: Fat Rascal is set to exit on December 5th. Fans of specialized series should also note the departure of Fierce (Season 1) and the limited series The Coyotes, both on December 2nd. Make sure to catch these distinct pieces of content before their final removal dates this month.

The impending December 2025 departures span every genre, from massive episodic sagas to definitive Hollywood blockbusters and beloved animated classics. It is a bittersweet moment for the viewers' watchlist. Consider this the official, non-negotiable directive: abandon all new streaming plans, settle in, and show some respect to these exiting favorites before they exit.

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What is your favourite show or movie from the list? Which one are you going to watch first before it leaves the Netflix world in December 2025? Let us know in the comments below.