Netflix Faces Major Content Exodus in March 2026
Netflix is on the verge of losing one of its most beloved sitcoms, Arrested Development, as part of a significant content purge scheduled for March 2026. This move could mark the end of the Bluth family's tenure on the streaming platform, unless a last-minute licensing agreement is reached.
Licensing Uncertainty Threatens Arrested Development
The fate of Arrested Development hinges on negotiations between Netflix and Disney, which owns the show's production company, 20th Television. As of late February 2026, no new deal had been confirmed, putting the series at risk of removal. Netflix originally saved the show from cancellation in 2013, branding it as a Netflix Original, but this exclusivity may soon expire.
Other high-profile titles set to depart include the Angelina Jolie-led biopic Maria, the Oscar-winning horror film Get Out, and the romantic comedy Anyone But You. The removals span a wide range of genres and regions, affecting both movies and TV shows.
Comprehensive List of Departures
The following is a detailed breakdown of content leaving Netflix in March 2026, compiled with assistance from What's on Netflix:
Movies Leaving Netflix
- 1 March: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Amazing Spider-Man, Braveheart, Django Unchained, Pulp Fiction, The Wolf of Wall Street, and over 50 others from the US and UK.
- 2 March: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (UK), 5 Centimeters Per Second (US).
- 3-5 March: Titles like Platoon, The Covenant, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
- 6-10 March: Includes Power Rangers (2017), The Internship, and Maria.
- 11-22 March: Features Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, House of Gucci, The Big Short, Get Out, Anyone But You, and Full Metal Jacket.
- 26 March: The Wild Robot, The Passion of the Christ, The Hurt Locker.
TV Shows Leaving Netflix
- 1 March: Diary of a Prosecutor, Drifters, Franklin & Bash.
- 2-10 March: Halo, The Other One, Secret City, Queen of the South.
- 12-19 March: Servant of the People, Unforgotten, Fat Friends, Arrested Development, Love & Hip Hop New York.
- 23 March: Stath Lets Flats.
Game Departure
On 11 March, the game Game Dev Tycoon will also be removed from Netflix in the UK, adding to the platform's content reduction.
This extensive list highlights the ongoing challenges streaming services face with content licensing, often leading to such periodic purges. Subscribers are advised to watch their favorite titles before they disappear, as negotiations between Netflix and rights holders remain fluid and unpredictable.
