Picture Credit: Columbia Pictures
Another month brings another rotation of licensing deals, meaning we have to say goodbye to a stack of great movies and series in February 2026. To ensure you don’t miss out, we’ve highlighted the top titles you need to prioritize before they disappear from the library for the foreseeable future or for good.
For the full list of departures for February 2026 (including dozens that Netflix didn’t include in their roundups), keep it locked here on What’s on Netflix. We’re still getting word of other removals set for later in the month.
Also, you may have read the New York Times’ equivalent of this article, and we can assure you that Licorice Pizza, the Paul Thomas Anderson movie, is not leaving Netflix on February 1st as they say, but rather, you have through mid-April to watch.
Leaving Feb 1.
The Terminator (1984)
What is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most defining role? The Terminator… of course… which celebrated its fortieth anniversary just a couple of years back and is our “older” movie pick from the list today. In what increasingly feels like a documentary, you follow a cyborg with advanced AI transported back to the 1980s to stop a potential hit on a woman whose unborn son will lead the human resistance against the AI overlords.
Sadly, unlike many other trilogies and collections that come and go on Netflix together, that’s still not the case with the Terminator films, so you can’t have an entire binge. That said, the first is still the second-best (number 2 is still the GOAT) out of all the movies they’ve made, so definitely worth checking out, especially since we recently got Linda Hamilton back on our screens in the final season of Stranger Things.
Leaving Feb 1.
Parasite (2019)
With the Oscar nominations announced this past week, you may be looking for some previous winners to check out, and given that history was made with Sinners breaking all the rules and conventions, you don’t have to go far back to when Parasite tore up the rulebook, too.
From director Bong Joon Ho, this beloved dark comedy eventually took home four statues and deservedly so. It follows a family who slowly worm their way into a rich and wealthy family’s home, but eventually, their facade and world start to crumble. It’s easily my favorite movie of the director (although Okja, depending on my mood, comes pretty close), even if it pains me to say, I wasn’t a huge fan of his most recent title, Mickey 17.
Leaving Feb 1.
The Water Horse (2007)
If you’re looking to capture that specific mid-2000s fantasy magic that seemed to vanish along with the video store, this overlooked gem from 2007 is your best bet this month. Based on the book by Dick King-Smith (the same mind behind Babe), The Water Horse often gets lost in the shuffle of “boy and his dog/dragon/alien” movies, but it stands head and shoulders above the rest, largely thanks to the visual wizards at Weta Digital.
Set against the backdrop of World War II in Scotland, the film follows young Angus (played by Millions star Alex Etel) who discovers a mysterious, barnacle-encrusted egg on the shores of a loch. What hatches is Crusoe, a mischievous “water horse” that eventually grows into the legendary Loch Ness Monster. It’s a beautifully shot, surprisingly emotional tale that doesn’t shy away from the harsher realities of the era, grounded by stellar performances from Emily Watson and Brian Cox. Catch it before it swims off the service for good.
Leaving Feb 1.
Wick is Pain (2025)
Did you know that Lionsgate released a documentary on its John Wick movie franchise? Until Netflix added it late last year, I didn’t either. Providing incredible insight into the film’s legacy and production, with interviews with the director and Keanu Reeves himself, the film looks into what defines the films and how much work goes into each action sequence.
While watching the trilogy of movies is preferred if you’re diving into this documentary, you don’t need to be a massive fan of the films to appreciate the level of artistry and passion that goes into creating them. A great making-of documentary, though it’s a shame it wasn’t included alongside the films.
Leaving Feb 1.
28 Days Later (2002)
Until relatively recently, watching 28 Days Later on streaming was essentially impossible, with Sony Pictures seemingly unable or unwilling to provide it to streamers. With the release of 28 Years Later, and now its sequel, however, that changed, and the film dropped on Netflix last year, but its time is soon coming to an end.
A beloved cult hit, the movie is the first in the zombie (saying this will trigger 50% of you) franchise, with Cillian Murphy playing Jim, a survivor who wakes up in a hospital to find the world has gone to hell and must do whatever he can to survive. Due to the technology used to film it at the time, it’s fair to say the visuals haven’t aged all that well on it, but if you want to catch up or get a refresher before heading out to the cinema to watch The Old Temple, now is your last chance to do so on Netflix.
Leaving Feb 1.
Groundhog Day (1993)
Picture Credit: Paramount
Talk about a cruel licensing window here. As you may know, Groundhog Day always falls on the second of the month, so it makes perfect sense that the movie gets yanked from Netflix a single day before.
Starring Bill Murray, the film sees a news weather reporter sent to the small western Pennsylvania town to document that annual tradition of seeing whether winter will endure or come to a swift end. It popularized the time-loop format we’ve seen in dozens of films since and still remains incredibly funny and timeless all these years later.
Starring Bill Murray, the film sees a news weather reporter sent to the small western Pennsylvania town… yes, we did the meme!
Leaving Jan 30.
FireAid Benefit Concert (2025)
In what was an extraordinary effort by organizers and top-tier musicians following the devastating Los Angeles fires in early 2025, a concert took place worthy of the ages to help raise funds for those whose lives were devastated. Netflix, along with many other distributors, stepped up to and became the streaming home (albeit Netflix didn’t broadcast it live) for a limited time, and that’s now come to an end.
Set over nearly 6 hours, this is perfect for a Sunday afternoon watch during a snowstorm, featuring musical performances by Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lady Gaga, P!nk, and a special Nirvana reunion.
While it’s leaving Netflix, it does appear that it’ll stay on YouTube for the foreseeable future.
Which of these movies will you be checking out before they leave? Have we missed a big one? Let us know in the comments.
