Here Are All the Movies & TV Shows Leaving Netflix This Week, Including ‘Idiocracy’
Several high profile movies and television shows are reaching the end of their licensing agreements on Netflix during the final week of December. Subscribers have a limited window to catch these titles before they are removed from the streaming catalog. This week features a mix of romantic comedies and science fiction adventures from different decades. Viewers should plan their viewing schedules accordingly to ensure they finish any ongoing sessions or movie nights.
’10 Things I Hate About You’ (2009)
Based on the movie of the same name this television series follows the lives of two sisters with different personalities. Kat Stratford is a student while Bianca is a newcomer looking for popularity at their high school. The show explores teenage dynamics and the challenges of fitting into a new social environment. This series is scheduled to depart the Netflix streaming library on Monday December 29. It is an adaptation of the Shakespearean inspired romantic comedy franchise.
‘Idiocracy’ (2006)
This satirical science fiction film follows an average soldier who participates in a hibernation experiment only to wake up five hundred years later. He discovers a future where the human population has become less intelligent due to societal shifts. The protagonist finds himself as the most intelligent person alive in a world run by corporate slogans and anti intellectualism. The movie leaves the Netflix platform on Monday December 29. It presents a commentary on commercialism and modern culture through a comedic lens.
‘Sweet Home Alabama’ (2002)
A fashion designer living in New York City must return to her rural Southern roots to finalize a divorce from her high school husband. She finds herself caught between her life with a wealthy fiancé and the memories of her past in a small town. The story explores themes of identity and the return to a former home. This romantic comedy is set to leave the service on Monday December 29. It is a title from the early two thousands romantic comedy genre.
‘Ready Player One’ (2018)
Set in a future where people escape reality through a virtual world called the OASIS the story follows a gamer on a quest. After the creator of the virtual world dies he leaves behind an Easter egg that grants control of the system to the winner. The protagonist competes against a corporation that seeks to control the digital landscape. This Steven Spielberg film exits the Netflix library on Tuesday December 30. It features numerous pop culture references and visual effects throughout the adventure.
Tell us which of these departing movies or shows you plan to watch one last time in the comments.