What’s Leaving Netflix in October 2026: Shows and Movies to Catch

Netflix is saying out with the old and in with the new this month. With so many exciting new titles premiering on Netflix in October 2026, the streamer is giving a last call to plenty of classic shows and movies, from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and The Boss Baby, to all six seasons of Dawson’s Creek. Don’t want to miss out? Make sure to check out what’s leaving now before you tune in to all of the new titles.

What else will Netflix subscribers have to say goodbye to in September? Here’s everything you need to know about what movies and shows are leaving Netflix in October 2026!

Why Does Netflix Remove Movies and Shows?

It’s complicated, but here’s our best shot at explaining why this happens: Netflix has spent tens of billions of dollars since its inception to build up their library of shows and movies that they own either outright or control for a long stretch of time, commonly known as Netflix Originals. Everything else on the service has been licensed from another studio or production company, some of whose business interests align with Netflix, and some of whose compete directly with Netflix. As the tectonic plates of the streaming industry continue to shift, Netflix is either gaining or losing the rights to house these movies and shows on their service. Once a month, Netflix sends out a list of everything that is going to expire from their service so their customers can plan accordingly.

The Best Movies Leaving Netflix: October 2026

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: Leaving Netflix October 1

On the heels of Netflix releasing their new reality competition series Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, the streamer is removing its inspiration (which, of course, was adapted from Roald Dahl‘s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). The late Gene Wilder delivered an exceptional performance as the iconic and eccentric chocolatier.

The Boss Baby: Leaving Netflix October 1

Alec Baldwin voices the titular Boss Baby in this 2017 animated comedy. Other actors who lend their voice to the cast include Lisa Kudrow, Tobey Maguire, Miles Christopher Bakshi, Tom McGrath, and Steve Buscemi.

The Best TV Shows Leaving Netflix: October 2026

Dawson’s Creek: Seasons 1-6: Leaving Netflix October 3

The late James Van Der Beek led this coming-of-age drama, which also featured the talents of Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams.

Leaving 10/1/26

A Dog’s Purpose

A League of Their Own

Aloha

Angel Eyes

Apollo 13

Baby Mama

Beginners

The Beguiled

The Boss Baby

Blue is the Warmest Color

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Cinderella Man

Clueless

Fargo

The Fifth Element

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call

Gone Girl

Halo: Seasons 1-2

High Fidelity

The Hitman’s Bodyguard

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Identity Thief

Inside Man: Most Wanted

Krampus

The Lazarus Project

Nomadland

Out of Africa

Parenthood

The Parkers: Seasons 1-5

Queen & Slim

Savages

The Shack

U-571

The Vow

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Leaving 10/2/26

The Wandering Earth

Leaving 10/3/26

Dawson’s Creek: Seasons 1-6

Leaving 10/7/26

Nurse Jackie: Seasons 1-7

Leaving 10/8/26

Poldark: Seasons 1-5

Scream

Leaving 10/9/26

After

Leaving 10/10/26

A Quiet Place Part II

Leaving 10/14/26

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Leaving 10/15/26

Death Note

The Smurfs 2

Leaving 10/16/26

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

Leaving 10/28/26

Gossip Girl: Seasons 1-6

Leaving 10/29/26

Deadwind: Seasons 1-3