3 movies to watch before they leave Netflix in September 2026

There's an upside and downside to Netflix every month. While the streaming service adds a whole heap of exciting new content for us to enjoy, a fair amount of movies and shows are also removed. In September 2026, Netflix will add great movies like 17 Again, Knocked Up, Oculus, and What's Your Number? on top of all the thrilling original movies that punctuate each week.

But as expected, beginning on the first day of September, a lot of movies will begin being pulled from the streaming service along with some great TV shows. The Rocky movies, the Scooby-Doo live-action movies, Passengers, and Four Weddings and a Funeral are just some of the fan-favorite movies leaving Netflix in September 2026 that we don't have much time left to watch.

If you're looking to plan your Netflix movie nights accordingly by prioritizing the movies that are leaving first, we're sharing a quick trio of titles that are must-watches. You have to check these out before they leave Netflix in September for a well-rounded dose of nostalgia and Oscar-caliber quality. Without further ado, here are the three movies to watch on Netflix right now!

The Fault in Our Stars

Leaving Netflix on Sept. 1

Based on the John Green novel of the same name, The Fault in Ours Stars was by far one of the defining films of the 2010s decade. Released in 2014, right in the middle of the '10s, the film brought the tragic love story of Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters to life on the big screen.

Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort star in The Fault in Our Stars as the aforementioned teenagers. The pair meet in a cancer patient support group and quickly become close as they fall deep in love. If you caught the movie the first time around, then you know it's one to watch with tissues.

The Fault in Our Stars will be removed from Netflix after the last day of August, and though it's also available to stream on Disney+, it's the perfect title to watch for some end-of-summer emotional catharsis. Plus, who hasn't had "Boom Clap" by Charli xcx stuck in their head for 12 years?

Poor Things

Leaving Netflix on Sept. 7

Earlier this summer, one of Emma Stone's most controversial movies made its way to Netflix for the first time, but it's already seeing itself out. Poor Things arrived in June, but with the quick turnaround of its removal following Labor Day Weekend, it's time to finally watch if you've been putting it off.

The reasons to watch Poor Things easily begin with Stone's performance, which earned the movie star her second Academy Award win for Best Actress. Since teaming up with filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, collaborating on four films so far, Stone's artistic output has been incredible.

Poor Things might leave you wanting more from Stone, and luckily, her most recent collaboration with Lanthimos, the Oscar-nominated dark comedy Bugonia, is also available to stream on Netflix. Both Zombieland movies are also currently on the streamer, though the first has limited time, too.

Anatomy of a Fall

Leaving Netflix on Sept. 23

While it's fun to watch action movies and thrillers and romantic comedies, the popcorn movies that bring us comfort, it's also important to watch movies that expand your mind in some way. A balance of high and low brow. Like Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall fits that high brow bill.

Anatomy of a Fall comes from director Justine Triet and stars Sandra Hüller. The French drama centers on a writer who finds herself taking the blame for her husband's death after his fatal fall in their home. It's a complicated process uncovering the case, but the performances are flawless.

Ironically, Anatomy of a Fall was nominated for Best Picture alongside Poor Things, though both films lost to Oppenheimer. The film landed five total Oscar nominations, ultimately taking home the award for Best Original Screenplay. Make sure to watch before it's pulled from Netflix's library!

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