For years, Gilmore Girls has been one of Netflix’s most beloved comfort-watch series, with longtime fans and new viewers alike tuning into Stars Hollow. But recent speculation surrounding the show’s future on the platform has left subscribers wondering whether the streaming run could be coming to an end. Licensing agreements are always shifting in the entertainment world, and questions have arisen as to whether Netflix is going to take down the fan-favorite drama entirely, or if there is more to the story behind the rumors. 

After more than a decade of calling Netflix home, Gilmore Girls is nearing the end of an era due to a very specific reason.  

Gilmore Girls is leaving Netflix due to the long-time licensing deal the platform has with Warner Bros. The studio that owns the series, is past its sell-by date. Netflix and Warner Bros. opted not to renew the deal after nearly 12 years of streaming the beloved drama, bringing the show’s long run on the service to a close.

Netflix is specifically removing the original 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls that aired from 2000 to 2007. These episodes have been a staple in Netflix's library for years, helping to introduce the mother-daughter drama to a new generation of viewers. But the exit does not seem to extend to Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

Netflix co-produced the 2016 revival miniseries, putting the streamer in direct ownership of the project. That deal means the four-part continuation is expected to remain on Netflix, even after the original series departs. This will allow the fans a chance to re-watch the revival's return to Stars Hollow.

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While the original series is set to leave Netflix, fans may still have ways to revisit Stars Hollow. 

Netflix officially confirmed the news on June 15. It announced on X that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 will leave the platform in the United States. The last day to watch the show is June 30.

"It's a show? It's a lifestyle. It's a religion. We are sorry to say that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7, will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30," the message read. It continued, "Raising a cup of coffee to every fan who visited Stars Hollow with us.” 

Fortunately, the beloved dramedy will not be leaving streaming entirely. For those who want to continue re-watching the show, the O.G episodes are available to stream in the US on Hulu and Disney+. This will give fans another place to catch up with Lorelai and Rory Gilmore’s story. Additionally, if they want to own the series, Gilmore Girls is also available for digital purchase via Prime Video, where each season can be bought individually. 

Nevertheless, Gilmore Girls is leaving Netflix due to an expired licensing agreement with Warner Bros., not because the streamer is removing it permanently. The original seasons will be gone from the platform, but fans will still be able to catch them on Hulu, Disney+ and Prime Video. Meanwhile, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will stay on Netflix, so Stars Hollow will still have a streaming home even after the original series leaves the service. 

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Will the move to a new streaming home keep Gilmore Girls rewatch traditions alive for years to come? Let us know in the comments.