# Netflix content reductions and expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-2026-series-removals
> Updated: 2026-09-01T14:54:48.000Z. Sources: 78. Developments: 23.

Netflix’s August 2026 content reshuffle was followed by a series of large‑scale catalog purges across the summer. In June, the service announced the removal of more than 30 series, including *Kim’s Convenience*, *Blindspot*, *Zoey 101*, and *Sex and the City*, as well as 34 cult titles such as *Gomorra*, *Full House*, and *Degrassi: Next Class*. Licensing expirations prompted the deletion of 36 films—including *Heat*, *Pulp Fiction*, and *Us*—and a further batch of roughly 40 titles in July, featuring the *MonsterVerse* entries, *Godzilla*, *Joker*, and the *Spider‑Man* Sam Raimi trilogy. August saw another extensive round‑out, with movies like *Pretty Woman*, *American Gangster*, *Labyrinth*, and *Ex Machina* leaving the platform, alongside series such as *Fear the Walking Dead* and several anime seasons. As the August purges continued, Netflix announced that Peter Jackson’s *The Hobbit* trilogy—comprising *An Unexpected Journey*, *The Desolation of Smaug*, and *The Battle of the Five Armies*—will be removed from the platform at the end of August 2026.

Ongoing library overhauls in late August include the scheduled departure of Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winning film ‘Poor Things’ on September 7, 2026, and the biographical drama ‘The Hurricane’ on September 1, 2026. Other removals include the 2004 film ‘Catwoman’ and several Argentine productions, such as ‘Crane World’, ‘White Elephant’, and ‘Carancho’, slated to leave between August 17 and August 23.

While pruning legacy and licensed content, Netflix continues to expand its animation and trending catalog. The service is set to debut all seasons of ‘One-Punch Man’ in the USA starting August 25, 2026. Current trending titles include the Mexican thriller ‘La captura’, ‘Back to Black’, ‘The Last Wave’, and ‘Do Not Disturb’. The animation library remains bolstered by titles such as ‘Pluto’, ‘Cowboy Bebop’, ‘Attack on Titan’, and Studio Ghibli licenses.

## Claims

- Netflix will remove dozens of movies and series in August 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Netflix will remove Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy from its streaming library. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The films will be available on Netflix until August 31, 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The available films on Netflix are the regular theatrical versions, not the extended editions. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The trilogy consists of three films released in 2012, 2013, and 2014. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Hobbit film trilogy received seven Academy Award nominations. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Titles such as Uncharted, Grease, Prometheus, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Joker: Folie à Deux are among those removed. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Netflix publishes a monthly roundup of titles that will leave its platform. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Studio Ghibli animation titles were initially slated to leave but remained after a rights renewal. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Spanish series Locked Up will lose seasons 3‑4 and Locked Up: The Oasis from Netflix in August 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Midnight Diner will lose seasons 1‑3 from Netflix in August 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Netflix will remove the original Sam Raimi Spider‑Man trilogy from its catalogue on August 5, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Netflix and Prime Video remove various titles from catalogs

Netflix and Prime Video are removing various series and films from their catalogs in September 2026, including popular anime titles and major dramas like ‘Sherlock’ and ‘The Rookie’.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-and-prime-video-remove-various-titles-from-catalogs

### 2026-08-25: Netflix updates content catalog with trending films and anime

Netflix is updating its catalog with trending titles like Back to Black and La captura, while preparing to remove the 2004 film Catwoman and offering various anime series.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-updates-content-catalog-with-trending-films-and-anime

### 2026-08-21: Netflix announces content changes including animation slate and title removals

Netflix is updating its content library, with the wrestling series ‘Heels’ set to depart in September 2026, while new anime titles like ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’ are slated for 2026-2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-content-changes-including-animation-slate-and-title-removals

### 2026-08-21: Netflix to remove Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy in September 2026

Netflix is removing Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy from its service. The theatrical versions will be unavailable after August 31, 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-remove-peter-jacksons-the-hobbit-trilogy-in-september-2026

### 2026-08-19: Netflix reveals extensive upcoming anime slate at Anime NYC

Netflix revealed a major upcoming anime lineup at Anime NYC, including a new ‘One Piece’ adaptation, ‘LEGO One Piece’, and upcoming seasons for ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ and ‘Sakamoto Days’.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-and-crunchyroll-announce-upcoming-anime-slate-through-2027

### 2026-08-15: Netflix updates streaming library with anime additions and film removals

Netflix is updating its library, removing several Argentine films in late August 2026 while adding all seasons of the popular anime ‘One-Punch Man’ to its US service.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-updates-streaming-library-with-anime-additions-and-film-removals

### 2026-08-13: Netflix content library overhaul to remove several acclaimed films

Netflix is updating its content library, leading to the departure of acclaimed films including ‘Poor Things’ and ‘The Hurricane’ in September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-content-library-overhaul-to-remove-several-acclaimed-films

### 2026-08-08: Netflix expands content catalog with new anime and films

Netflix is expanding its August 2026 catalog with ten new anime titles, including the Fate series, and a variety of new films and series across multiple genres.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-expands-content-catalog-with-new-anime-and-films

### 2026-08-07: Netflix adds new Black‑focused titles and fresh movies to August 2026 lineup

Netflix’s August 2026 lineup spotlights Black‑focused comedies and documentaries, while new movies debut on Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video, including *The Last House*, *Spoiler Alert* and *Evil Dead Burn*.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-adds-new-blackfocused-titles-and-fresh-movies-to-august-2026-lineup

### 2026-07-31: Netflix anime catalog updates for August 2026

Netflix will remove the 2011 'Hunter x Hunter' series on 31 July 2026, while unveiling an August 2026 anime lineup that includes a Princess Knight film and an English dub of 'Banana Fish'.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-anime-catalog-updates-for-august-2026

### 2026-07-31: Netflix announces six August 2026 titles as Spider-Man No Way Home airs on Swedish TV

Netflix adds six titles in August 2026, including final seasons of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' and 'Outer Banks', while Sweden's TV3 airs 'Spider‑Man: No Way Home' tonight.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-six-august-2026-titles-as-spider-man-no-way-home-airs-on-swedish-tv

### 2026-07-29: Netflix expands August 2026 anime lineup as Crunchyroll streams new series

Netflix adds August 2026 anime titles like *Carole & Tuesday* and *Forest of Piano* (leaving the latter on Sep 28), while Crunchyroll streams the new series *Though I Am an Inept Villainess*.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-expands-august-2026-anime-lineup-as-crunchyroll-streams-new-series

### 2026-07-28: Netflix to Remove Hundreds of Movies and Series, Including Spider-Man Trilogy, in August 2026

Netflix will pull the Sam Raimi Spider‑Man trilogy, Ex Machina, Copshop and dozens of other titles in August 2026, urging viewers to watch them before they disappear.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-remove-hundreds-of-movies-and-series-including-spider-man-trilogy-in-august-2026

### 2026-07-27: Netflix removes dozens of movies and series in August 2026

Netflix will drop dozens of movies and series in August 2026, including titles like Uncharted and Grease, while keeping Studio Ghibli films after a rights renewal and adding new releases.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-remove-dozens-of-movies-and-series-from-its-catalog-in-august-2026

### 2026-07-20: Netflix to Remove Multiple Titles Including 'Tootsie' and 'Fate/EXTRA' on August 1, 2026

Netflix will drop titles such as the 1982 film 'Tootsie' and the anime 'Fate/EXTRA Last Encore' on August 1 2026 as part of a content library refresh.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-remove-multiple-titles-including-tootsie-and-fateextra-on-august-1-2026

### 2026-07-13: Netflix considers linear TV channels while scheduling August content removals

Netflix is weighing a shift to linear TV channels and will remove dozens of movies and series—including major titles like Spider‑Man and Home Improvement—from its catalogue in August 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-considers-linear-tv-channels-while-scheduling-august-content-removals

### 2026-07-04: Netflix, CBS, NBC and other networks cancel over 50 TV shows in first half of 2026

Over 50 TV series were cancelled Jan‑June 2026 on Netflix, CBS, NBC, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO and the BBC, with notable titles dropped and a few shows renewed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-cbs-nbc-and-other-networks-cancel-over-50-tv-shows-in-first-half-of-2026

### 2026-06-30: Netflix to pull nearly 40 films and series from its catalog in July 2026

Netflix will delete about 40 movies and series—including MonsterVerse and animated titles—in July 2026, reflecting its strategy to refresh the global catalog.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-pull-nearly-40-films-and-series-from-its-catalog-in-july-2026

### 2026-06-22: Netflix pulls 34 cult series from platform in June 2026

Netflix will drop 34 series in June 2026, including Gomorra, Das Boot, Full House and Gilmore Girls, citing expiring licences and a shift to original content.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-pulls-34-cult-series-from-platform-in-june-2026

### 2026-06-20: Netflix Purges 36 Films Including 'Heat' and 'Pulp Fiction' While Adding New Series and Movies

Netflix will remove 36 movies, including 'Heat' and 'Pulp Fiction', by June 30, while debuting new titles such as the series 'Oasis' and original miniseries 'Te encontraré'.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-purges-36-films-including-heat-and-pulp-fiction-while-adding-new-series-and-movies

### 2026-06-13: Netflix to Remove Multiple Original Titles from Its Library in July 2024

Netflix will drop several original titles—including “A Fortunate Man” and “Tallulah”—from its catalog throughout July 2024 as part of routine content updates.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-remove-multiple-original-titles-from-its-library-in-july-2024

### 2026-06-01: Netflix to Remove Over 30 Series, Including 'Kim’s Convenience', in June 2026

Netflix will drop over 30 series in June 2026, notably the sitcom 'Kim’s Convenience' and titles like 'Blindspot' and 'Sex and the City', giving subscribers a limited viewing window.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-remove-over-30-series-including-kims-convenience-in-june-2026

### 2026-05-07: Netflix pulls Kim's Convenience and ten other series in 2026 content purge

Netflix will remove Kim's Convenience and ten other series in a 2026 content purge, sparking creator and fan disappointment.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-pulls-kims-convenience-and-ten-other-series-in-2026-content-purge

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