Netflix’s library is set for another round of departures in May 2026. This includes movie titles like How to Train Your Dragon, Train to Busan, Hell or High Water, Pig, Joy Ride, and many more. Series titles like Your Honor, Documentary Now!, Dirty John, and more are also leaving.
This article breaks down all movies and shows leaving Netflix this month (May 2026) and which ones you should watch before they disappear from the platform.
Note: All Netflix departures are subject to change due to licensing agreements. Titles may stay longer or get removed earlier, varying from region to region.
Quick List
| Title | Type | Genre | Leaving Date | Worth Watching? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain State (S1–3) | Show | Comedy | May 1 | ⚠️ Fans only |
| Blue Mountain State: Rise of Thadland | Movie | Comedy | May 1 | ⚠️ Fans only |
| Focus | Movie | Crime/Thriller | May 1 | ✅ Yes |
| Hell or High Water | Movie | Crime/Drama | May 1 | ✅ Must Watch |
| How to Train Your Dragon | Movie | Animation/Adventure | May 1 | ✅ Must Watch |
| How to Train Your Dragon 2 | Movie | Animation/Adventure | May 1 | ✅ Must Watch |
| Joy Ride | Movie | Comedy | May 1 | ✅ Yes |
| Lee Daniels’ The Butler | Movie | Drama/History | May 1 | ✅ Yes |
| Sicario | Movie | Crime/Thriller | May 1 | ✅ Must Watch |
| You’ve Got Mail | Movie | Rom-Com | May 1 | ✅ Yes |
| Peninsula | Movie | Action/Horror | May 2 | ✅ Yes |
| Train to Busan | Movie | Horror/Thriller | May 2 | ✅ Must Watch |
| Documentary Now! (S1–4) | Show | Comedy/Mockumentary | May 9 | ✅ Must Watch |
| Sing Street | Movie | Drama/Music | May 9 | ✅ Must Watch |
| Widow Clicquot | Movie | Drama/Biography | May 16 | ✅ Yes |
| The Addams Family (2019) | Movie | Animation/Comedy | May 20 | ✅ Family pick |
| The Addams Family 2 | Movie | Animation/Comedy | May 20 | ✅ Family pick |
| Crossroads | Movie | Drama/Musical | May 21 | ⚠️ Nostalgia only |
| Pig | Movie | Drama/Thriller | May 26 | ✅ Must Watch |
| Dirty John (S1–2) | Show | True Crime/Drama | May 31 | ✅ Must Watch |
| Your Honor (S1–2) | Show | Crime/Drama | May 31 | ✅ Must Watch |
This table represents what’s leaving Netflix this month across genres and formats like series and movies. Watch your favorites before they depart from the platform.
Already Gone (May 1–4)
These titles have already been removed as of today, May 3, 2026. If you missed them, they’re gone. Here is the list of movies and shows that are no longer available on Netflix as of May 4.
- Left on May 1: Blue Mountain State (Seasons 1–3), Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, Focus, Hell or High Water, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Joy Ride, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Sicario, and You’ve Got Mail.
Left on May 2: Peninsula and Train to Busan. - Left on May 2: Peninsula and Train to Busan.
These titles are no longer available on Netflix as of May 4. Make sure you go through the remaining titles on Netflix’s departure list and watch them before they are gone.
Leaving May 7
The Infiltrator (2016)

Bryan Cranston’s The Infiltrator is based on the real life of U.S. Customs agent Robert Mazur, who goes undercover to expose Pablo Escobar’s money laundering network. For viewers who enjoy real-life stories, the movie delivers a tense thriller that sticks in the mind for days. You can watch it on Netflix before it’s gone on May 7.
Leaving May 9
Documentary Now! (Seasons 1–4)

All four seasons of the mockumentary series will depart from Netflix on May 9. Created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers, this mockumentary parodies iconic documentaries like Grey Gardens, Nanook of the North, and The Thin Blue Line.
With all four seasons leaving Netflix on May 9, it’s one of the most underrated comedies you won’t want to miss on the platform.
Sing Street (2016)

Some films are made in such a way that they leave you with a smile at the end — Sing Street is one of them. It follows a teenager in 1980s Dublin who starts a band to impress a girl and finds his own unique voice along the way. The 106-minute film holds a 97% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and is a perfect weeknight watch before it leaves on May 9.
Leaving May 16
Widow Clicquot (2023)

The story follows a widow who, after her husband’s death, fights to save his vineyard while battling societal prejudices and financial odds. Widow Clicquot is a great pick for those who enjoy period dramas and films with emotional depth. Make sure you check it out before May 16.
Leaving May 20
The Addams Family (2019)

This animated, spooky family film is a great watch for both kids and parents alike. It’s a fun ride and a perfect weekend watch. It leaves Netflix on May 20.
The Addams Family 2 (2021)
Gomez (Oscar Isaac), Wednesday (Chloë Grace Moretz), Pugsley (Javon Walton), and the rest of the family go on a haunted camper road trip across the US. The film is a good sequel that keeps the fun going without feeling forced. The sequel is set to leave Netflix on May 20, along with the original.
Leaving May 21
Crossroads (2002)

Written by Shonda Rhimes, this 2002 road trip film starring Britney Spears has earned cult status over the past two decades. The film follows childhood friends Lucy, Mimi (Taryn Manning), and Kit (Zoe Saldaña) as they reunite for a road trip that reshapes their friendship, reveals some darker secrets, and helps shape their futures. The film leaves Netflix on May 21.
Leaving May 26
Pig

Nicolas Cage plays a truffle hunter living in the Oregon woods. When his beloved foraging pig is kidnapped, he emerges from his isolated life and heads to Portland to find her. Pig sounds like a strange premise, but it carries far more emotional weight than the title suggests. It features one of Cage’s best performances and is well worth experiencing. The film leaves Netflix on May 26.
Leaving May 31
Dirty John — Season 1

Dirty John Season 1 follows businesswoman Debra Newell (Connie Britton), whose life is upended after she falls for the manipulation of con man John Meehan (Eric Bana). The series is based on a true crime podcast and is well worth watching before it leaves Netflix on May 31.
Dirty John — Season 2
Season 2 of Dirty John tells the story of socialite Betty Broderick (Amanda Peet), who reaches a murderous breaking point during a bitter divorce from her husband. The season is based on a headline-making crime and is available until May 31.
Both seasons are gripping, with unsettling storylines you can binge-watch before they’re gone from the platform.
Your Honor (Seasons 1–2)

A respected judge’s life becomes one filled with lies and cover-ups after his son flees the scene of a car accident. Bryan Cranston is the heart of the series — his performance reflects the moral compromise and desperation of his character. Your Honor is the kind of show where each episode ends on a high note, making you eager for the next one. Both seasons are available on Netflix until May 31 in the United States.
What to Watch Before It Leaves
Here are the movies and shows leaving Netflix this month that are recommended before they’re gone.
- Your Honor (Leaving May 31) – Your Honor follows Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston), a renowned judge whose morals are put to the test when his son is involved in a fatal accident. To protect his son, he is pulled into a world of lies and deception. Cranston delivers a magnetic performance throughout both seasons, making this a must-watch before it leaves Netflix on May 31.
- Documentary Now! (Leaving May 9) – For families looking for a perfect night in this week, Documentary Now! is an excellent choice. The series spans four seasons and offers a perfect blend of comedy and parody, poking fun at popular documentaries like Grey Gardens, Nanook of the North, and The Thin Blue Line.
Final Verdict
The list of movies and shows leaving Netflix this month is quite long, and as of today, May 4, 2026, some major titles like Train to Busan have already left the platform.
With more departures set throughout May 2026, it’s best to check the leaving dates of titles you love and watch them before they move to another platform — where you’d need a separate subscription to enjoy them.
Pig, Documentary Now! (Seasons 1–4), Your Honor (Seasons 1–2) and The Addams Family (1 & 2) are among the standout titles you can still catch before they leave Netflix in May 2026.
What movies are leaving Netflix this month?
May 2026 sees a wide range of films departing, including How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Sicario, Hell or High Water, You’ve Got Mail, Focus, Train to Busan, Peninsula, Joy Ride, The Addams Family, The Addams Family 2, Crossroads, Pig, and more.
Why does Netflix remove movies and shows?
Netflix licenses most of its non-original content from studios for a limited period. Once the license expires, Netflix evaluates ongoing audience interest. If that interest justifies the renewal cost, the title stays; otherwise, it moves to another streaming platform after the initial deal ends.
Can removed Netflix titles come back?
Yes, if Netflix renegotiates with the studios and secures a new license. However, in most cases, competing platforms purchase the license of popular titles after their Netflix run ends.
How do I know when a movie is leaving Netflix?
The easiest method is to check the title’s own detail page on Netflix, where you’ll see a “Leaving date” notice if removal is scheduled within the next 28 days. In the app, you can also check Netflix’s “Last Chance to Watch” row, which automatically highlights expiring titles.
