8 Great Movies Leaving Netflix At The End Of February 2026

Picture: Paramount Pictures / Alamy As we turn the calendar toward March 2026, it’s time for the monthly ritual of clearing out our Netflix watchlists to make room for the new. While the service is constantly refreshing its library, the departing list for March is particularly heavy on “must-watch” cinema, featuring some of the most influential directors and iconic performances of the last few decades. From foul-mouthed financial epics and gritty London crime capers to the definitive coming-of-age story, you have just a few weeks left to catch these heavy hitters before they vanish from the service. To help you prioritize your binge-watching, here are our top picks for what you need to watch before they leave Netflix. For the complete list of departures planned for Netflix US throughout March 2026, keep it locked here on What’s on Netflix, and don’t forget to binge through any Netflix Originals we’ve confirmed are leaving throughout the year, too.  Leaving Mar. 1The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Scorsese is a master of the rise-and-fall arc, a formula perfected in this retelling of a Wall Street rags-to-riches story. It follows a young man who enters the financial world with a dream and swindles his way to the peak, profanity-laced step by profanity-laced step. While its three-hour runtime is a significant commitment, the film is so fast-paced that the time simply disappears. This is one of two movies on the list today with a connection to the late and great Rob Reiner (Netflix, as we’ve previously covered, also released a collection of some of his other best works recently), who played the role of Jordan Belfort’s father in this movie and provided a particularly memorable grouchy performance.  Leaving Mar. 1Snatch (2000) Picture Credit: Alamy If you’re like me, you’re probably at this point impatiently waiting for the return of Guy Ritchie on Netflix with the long-awaited second season of The Gentlemen. While that wait is getting shorter by the day, it’s also getting shorter to watch one of the director’s defining earlier films, Snatch (which later received a TV reboot, The Gentlemen, starring Rupert Grint). The fast-paced movie with some incredibly big stars (both now and even at the time), you’ll get to immerse yourself in the world of underground boxing and the criminal underbelly of London. It’s gritty, raw, incredibly funny, and to this day, one of Ritchie’s absolute best, showcasing why he’s gone on to many fantastic projects since and hopefully, many more to come.  Leaving Mar. 5The Covenant (2023) The second Guy Ritchie title on this list—The Covenant—is a military drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and a fantastic ensemble cast. It is one of several MGM films that recently appeared on Netflix, though it is now departing after a relatively short run. The plot centers on a local interpreter who risks his life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain during the invasion of Afghanistan. It is a visceral experience, featuring action sequences that will leave you feeling bruised and powerhouse performances from both Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim. While there is no shortage of debate regarding the U.S. involvement in those wars and their lasting consequences, this movie adds a poignant layer to the conversation—especially in light of the disastrous withdrawal. Leaving Mar. 1Stand by Me (1986) Picture: Columbia Pictures What are Rob Reiner’s defining movies? If you asked anyone to make a list, you can guarantee that this coming-of-age film would be right at the top. Adapting the 1982 Stephen King novella The Body, the film transports you to the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon. It follows the bittersweet journey of four young boys who set out on a morbid quest to find a missing peer, only to discover much more about themselves along the way.  A word of warning: if you’re on Netflix’s advertising tier subscription, you won’t be able to watch this because, like most movies from Sony Pictures, it still remains locked out from that tier.  Leaving Mar. 1The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2 Spider-Man fans are having a field day at the moment. Whether it’s from the upcoming live-action movie with Tom Holland reprising his role, the Spider-Noir series headed for MGM+, or the eventual release of the next Spider-Verse movie (and confirmation of spin-offs), it’s a busy time for the franchise. A shame, then, the two Andrew Garfield Spider-Man movies are once again leaving Netflix, which is hardly surprising given that the films have come and gone multiple times over the past few years.  Much like Stand By Me, you’ll need to be on Netflix’s premium tiers to watch as both movies are blocked out on Netflix’s ad tier.  Leaving Mar. 1Anger Management (2003) A number of Jack Nicholson movies are streaming on Netflix right now, and while As Good as It Gets will likely be the film most people highlight from the March departures list, Anger Management holds a special place in my heart. The chemistry between Nicholson and Adam Sandler is superb, following a mild-mannered man who is enlisted in an unconventional, court-ordered therapy scheme after his life seemingly falls apart. It is packed with iconic, absurd moments—including the “Goosfraba” mantras, the punching of a Buddhist monk, and a truly unforgettable appearance by Woody Harrelson in full drag. Not only did this movie spawn many quotable moments, but it’s also the source of one of the most recognizable GIFs on the internet.  Leaving Mar. 1Pulp Fiction (1994) Picture: Miramax Rounding out the scripted movies on this list is arguably the crowning jewel of 1990s independent cinema. If you’re looking for the ultimate example of a “cool” movie, you can guarantee that Quentin Tarantino’s non-linear masterpiece will be at the top of every cinephile’s recommendation. Pulp Fiction famously revitalized the career of John Travolta and turned Samuel L. Jackson into an overnight icon, following a series of interconnected stories involving hitmen, a prize-fighter on the run, and a pair of honey-bunny bandits. Leaving Mar. 1Venus and Serena (2012) Finally, on the documentary front, we wanted to spotlight this sports documentary by directors Maiken Baird and Michelle Major, which details the ruthless effort and gruelling process of competing at the very height of women’s professional tennis. At the heart of the documentary are the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, who fought through illness and injuries that threatened their careers. It’s an absolute must-watch for tennis fans, but even if you’re familiar with the duo (who are household names the world over) and not necessarily a tennis fan, you’ll still get a lot out of the inspirational effort displayed by the pair to overcome all odds.  That’s our picks of the movies you should be checking out in the remaining few weeks of February before they depart – have we missed any? Let us know in the comments.