Here Are All the Movies Leaving Netflix This Week, Including ‘The Goonies’

Netflix is clearing out a massive selection of films this week and giving subscribers a very short window to watch them. The vast majority of these titles are scheduled to depart the streaming service on December 2. This mass exodus includes beloved sci-fi trilogies and classic comedies alongside recent box office hits. Viewers should check their queues immediately to ensure they do not miss the chance to stream these movies before they disappear.

‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’ (2002)

Dr. Evil and Mini-Me escape from a maximum-security prison to team up with the mysterious villain Goldmember. Austin Powers must once again travel through time to 1975 to save his kidnapped father and stop a scheme involving a tractor beam and a meteor. The spy teams up with Foxxy Cleopatra to infiltrate the disco-themed lair of his enemies. This colorful conclusion to the trilogy will exit the platform on December 2.

‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014)

Major William Cage finds himself caught in a time loop during a war against an alien race. He dies in combat only to wake up and relive the same battle repeatedly while gaining better combat skills each time. Cage teams up with Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski to find a way to defeat the extraterrestrial invaders permanently. Fans of sci-fi action have until December 2 to watch this thrill ride.

‘Escape Room’ (2019)

Six strangers receive mysterious invitations to participate in an immersive escape room competition with a large cash prize. They soon discover that the rooms contain deadly traps tailored to their past traumas. The group must work together to solve intricate puzzles and survive the sadistic game before time runs out. This suspenseful thriller is scheduled to leave Netflix on December 2.

‘Game Night’ (2018)

A group of friends meets for their regular game night that turns into a real-life mystery when one of them gets kidnapped. The remaining couples assume the abduction is part of an elaborate prank until they realize the danger is legitimate. They must navigate a chaotic night filled with criminals and mishaps to save their friend. This dark comedy departs the service on December 2.

‘Downton Abbey’ (2019)

The beloved Crawley family and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives when the King and Queen of England visit. Royal arrival unleashes scandal and romance that leaves the future of Downton hanging in the balance. The household must band together to ensure the visit goes smoothly despite the internal drama. Viewers can catch this period drama before it leaves on December 2.

‘The Dark Tower’ (2017)

A young boy discovers another dimension where a gunslinger is locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black. The gunslinger must prevent the sorcerer from toppling the Dark Tower that holds the universe together. They travel across desolate landscapes and fight various monsters to save both their worlds from destruction. This adaptation of Stephen King’s work exits Netflix on December 2.

‘Beverly Hills Cop III’ (1994)

Detroit detective Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to investigate a counterfeiting ring operating out of a popular theme park. He reunites with his old friend Billy Rosewood to track down the criminals responsible for the death of his boss. The investigation leads to wild chases and shootouts amidst the rides and attractions of Wonder World. This third installment leaves the platform on December 2.

‘Kicking and Screaming’ (1995)

A group of college graduates struggles to move forward with their lives after finishing school. They spend their days discussing philosophy and avoiding adulthood while hanging out at their local bar. The film explores the anxiety and paralysis that often accompanies the transition into the real world. This directorial debut from Noah Baumbach is available until December 2.

‘The Goonies’ (1985)

A group of young misfits discovers an ancient map that leads to the lost treasure of a legendary pirate named One-Eyed Willy. They embark on a dangerous underground adventure while being pursued by a family of criminals who want the loot for themselves. The kids must navigate booby traps to find the gold and save their homes from foreclosure. This 80s classic departs on December 2.

‘Clueless’ (1995)

Cher Horowitz rules her Beverly Hills high school with style and a penchant for matchmaking. She decides to give a hopelessly uncool transfer student a makeover while navigating her own romantic entanglements. The film offers a modern and satirical update on Jane Austen’s novel Emma set in the world of wealthy teenagers. Subscribers have until December 2 to stream this comedy.

‘Cold Pursuit’ (2019)

A quiet snowplow driver seeks revenge against the drug dealers he believes are responsible for the death of his son. He systematically hunts down members of the cartel and triggers a turf war between rival gangs. The grieving father uses his knowledge of the snowy terrain to outsmart his enemies. This action thriller leaves Netflix on December 2.

‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ (1987)

Axel Foley returns to the West Coast to help his friends Taggart and Rosewood solve a series of violent robberies known as the Alphabet Crimes. The trio uncovers a plot involving illegal weapons dealing and strives to clear the name of their police captain. High-speed chases and explosive action sequences define this high-energy sequel. The movie is scheduled to depart on December 2.

‘Beverly Hills Cop’ (1984)

Detroit cop Axel Foley travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his childhood friend. His unconventional methods clash with the by-the-book style of the local police department as he uncovers a drug smuggling operation. Foley charms and annoys his way through the investigation while dodging attempts on his life. This comedy classic exits the service on December 2.

‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997)

A swingin’ 60s secret agent is cryogenically frozen and thawed out in the 1990s to battle his nemesis Dr. Evil. Austin Powers must adjust to a modern world that has moved on from his free-spirited era while trying to stop a nuclear threat. He partners with agent Vanessa Kensington to thwart the villain’s plan for world domination. This spy spoof leaves Netflix on December 2.

‘Billy Madison’ (1995)

An immature heir to a hotel empire must go back to school and complete all twelve grades in twenty-four weeks to prove he is competent enough to take over the business. He faces off against a devious executive who wants to see him fail and steal the company. Billy learns valuable life lessons while dealing with hilarious classroom antics. The comedy is available to watch until December 2.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

A group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the Basterds spreads fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and killing Nazis. Their path intersects with a theater owner who plots her own revenge against the German leaders attending a premiere at her cinema. The film rewrites history with a violent and tension-filled conclusion to World War II. This Quentin Tarantino film departs on December 2.

‘The Nutty Professor’ (1996)

Kind-hearted but obese genetics professor Sherman Klump invents a weight-loss solution that transforms him into the slim and arrogant Buddy Love. He struggles to control his alter ego as Buddy begins to take over his life and threaten his romance with a colleague. Sherman must fight to reclaim his identity before he loses everything he cares about. This comedy exits the platform on December 2.

‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990)

Marty McFly travels back to 1885 to save Doc Brown from being killed by a notorious outlaw. The two must figure out a way to get their time machine up to speed using a steam locomotive before their window to return home closes. Doc Brown finds romance in the Old West and complicates their plan to leave the past behind. The trilogy finale leaves Netflix on December 2.

‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ (1999)

Dr. Evil travels back in time to 1969 and steals Austin Powers’ mojo to leave him powerless in the present. The spy must follow the villain to the past and team up with CIA agent Felicity Shagwell to recover his vitality. They uncover a plot involving a giant laser on the moon aimed at Washington D.C. This sequel departs the streaming service on December 2.

‘Back to the Future’ (1985)

Teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend Doc Brown. He inadvertently interferes with the meeting of his parents and must ensure they fall in love to save his own existence. Marty races against the clock to harness the power of a lightning strike to return to 1985. This sci-fi landmark is leaving on December 2.

‘The Happytime Murders’ (2018)

Puppets and humans coexist in a world where puppets are treated as second-class citizens. A disgraced puppet private eye teams up with his former human partner to track down a serial killer targeting the cast of a beloved 80s television show. The investigation reveals a seedy underbelly of crime and corruption in Los Angeles. This R-rated comedy exits Netflix on December 2.

‘Wonka’ (2023)

A young and ambitious Willy Wonka arrives in a European city with dreams of opening his own chocolate shop. He faces opposition from a greedy chocolate cartel and a corrupt police chief who want to crush his innovative spirit. Wonka relies on his ingenuity and the help of an orphan girl to share his magical creations with the world. The musical fantasy departs on December 2.

‘Paddington’ (2014)

A polite young bear from Peru travels to London in search of a new home and is taken in by the Brown family. He tries to adapt to city life but his clumsy nature leads to chaotic and humorous misunderstandings. A sinister taxidermist discovers his existence and plots to capture him for her collection. This heartwarming family film leaves the service on December 2.

‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989)

Marty and Doc travel to the year 2015 to prevent Marty’s future son from making a terrible mistake. Their mission inadvertently allows an old enemy to steal the time machine and change history for the worse. Marty must return to 1955 again to restore the timeline without running into his other self. The second chapter of the saga leaves on December 2.

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982)

A young boy named Elliott befriends a gentle alien who is stranded on Earth and hiding from government agents. They form a psychic connection as Elliott and his siblings try to help the creature contact his home planet. The children must race to get E.T. to his spaceship before the authorities capture him. This timeless adventure departs on December 2.

‘Compliance’ (2012)

A fast-food restaurant manager receives a phone call from a man claiming to be a police officer accusing an employee of theft. The caller manipulates the manager into performing increasingly invasive and illegal strip searches on the young worker. The film examines the dangerous power of authority and blind obedience in a tense confined setting. This psychological thriller leaves Netflix on December 6.

‘Gods of Egypt’ (2016)

The merciless god of darkness Set seizes the throne of Egypt and plunges the empire into chaos and conflict. A mortal thief teams up with the powerful god Horus to challenge the usurper and rescue his true love. Their journey takes them through the heavens and the underworld to test their courage. This fantasy action film exits the platform on December 8.

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