‘London Has Fallen’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Netflix This Week

A fresh week brings a short-but-stacked wave of departures. From post-death science fiction and a Marathi political drama to a pulse-pounding wasteland chase and a Secret Service showdown in London, there’s a little bit of everything here. Below, you’ll find the essentials on each title—who made it, who stars in it, and what it’s about—plus the exact day it leaves.

The window runs Monday 9/8 through Sunday 9/14, with most goodbyes clustered midweek. Scan the list, note the dates in each entry, and line up your watchlist accordingly so you don’t miss something you’ve been meaning to press play on.

‘Cargo’ (2022)

This Philippine crime drama follows a woman who sets out to avenge the deaths of her family, tracking down the man responsible and setting in motion a grim journey that forces her to confront grief and guilt along the way. It leaves Netflix on Tuesday 9/9.

Directed by TM Malones and written by Joseph Israel M. Laban, the film stars Max Eigenmann alongside Jess Mendoza, Ronnie Lazaro, Myles Robles, and Sunshine Teodoro. TM Malones also handled cinematography, with Tara Illenberger editing; the film was backed by Bonfire Productions and screened under the Cinemalaya Foundation banner.

‘Animal’ (2015)

This Spanish independent thriller centers on Javier, who witnesses a violent incident involving a couple and then becomes entangled with Laura, the victim, as her turbulent relationship with Martín spirals into danger. It leaves Netflix on Tuesday 9/9.

Written and directed by Fernando Balihaut, the film features Fidel Betancourt and Barbara Hermosilla, with Georbis Martínez, Natxo Molinero, and Javier Peña. Balihaut also served as cinematographer and editor, with music by Fran Romguer; the film premiered in the Zonazine section of the Festival de Málaga in April 2015, where it received the Biznaga de Plata Audience Award.

‘The Champion’ (2021)

Set during the early years of World War II, this biographical sports drama tells the story of Polish boxer Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, who is forced to fight in concentration camps, turning brutal bouts into acts of survival and defiance. It leaves Netflix on Tuesday 9/9.

Written and directed by Maciej Barczewski, the film stars Piotr Głowacki as Pietrzykowski, with a supporting ensemble portraying fellow prisoners, guards, and officers who witness his resilience. Period settings and fight choreography recreate how the boxer’s matches became symbols of endurance under oppression.

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)

George Miller’s high-octane action epic follows drifter Max Rockatansky and Imperator Furiosa as they flee a tyrant across the desert in a war rig, pursued by war parties and a fanatic driver who begins to question his beliefs. It leaves Netflix on Wednesday 9/10.

Tom Hardy leads as Max, Charlize Theron is Furiosa, and Nicholas Hoult plays Nux, with Hugh Keays-Byrne as Immortan Joe. Miller co-wrote the film with Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris; John Seale handled cinematography and Tom Holkenborg composed the score, pairing practical stunts with propulsive sound to fuel its chase narrative.

‘Kaagar’ (2019)

This Marathi-language political drama centers on Rani, a young woman drawn into local power struggles after her activist fiancé, Yuvraj, goes missing amid an election campaign. As Rani steps into the spotlight, the story tracks compromises, rivalries, and the cost of ambition. It leaves Netflix on Wednesday 9/10.

Directed by Makarand Mane, with screenplay and dialogue by Mane and the story written by Sanjay Pawar, the film stars Rinku Rajguru as Rani, Shashank Shende in a pivotal role, and Shubhankar Tawde as Yuvraj. The narrative uses small-town settings, party offices, and rallies to chart how personal relationships intersect with shifting alliances during the campaign.

‘London Has Fallen’ (2016)

The action sequel follows U.S. Secret Service agent Mike Banning escorting the President to London for the British Prime Minister’s funeral, only to confront a coordinated terrorist attack that targets world leaders and iconic landmarks. It leaves Netflix on Sunday 9/14.

Directed by Babak Najafi, the film stars Gerard Butler as Banning, Aaron Eckhart as President Benjamin Asher, and Morgan Freeman as Vice President Allan Trumbull, with Angela Bassett and Alon Aboutboul in key roles. The screenplay is by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt, and Chad St. John, staging set-piece escapes and pursuit sequences across a city under siege.

Got picks from this week’s list? Share your watch plans—and what you’ll miss most—in the comments.