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As we turn the calendar to March 2026, it’s time for the monthly ritual of clearing our Netflix watchlist to make room for the new one. While the service is constantly refreshing its library, the departures list for March is particularly heavy on “must see” cinema, featuring some of the most influential directors and iconic performances of the past decade. From dirty financial epics and gritty London crime stories to the definitive coming-of-age tale, you only have a few weeks left to catch these heavy hitters before they disappear from the service. To help you prioritize your binge-watching, here are our top picks for what to watch before you leave Netflix.
For a full list of planned departures for Netflix US during March 2026, keep it locked to What’s on Netflix here, and don’t miss any of the Netflix Originals we’ve confirmed will be leaving throughout the year.
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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Scorsese is a master of the rise-and-fall cycle, a formula proven in this retelling of the Wall Street rags-to-riches story. It is the story of a young man who enters the financial world with a dream and rises to the top, taking profanity-filled step after step. While its three-hour runtime is a significant commitment, the film moves at such a fast pace that time disappears.
This is one of two films on today’s list that belong to the late and great Rob Reiner (Netflix, as we’ve covered before, also recently released a collection of some of his other best work), who played Jordan Belfort’s father in this film and gave a particularly memorably brilliant performance.
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Snatched (2000)
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If you’re like me, you’re probably currently eagerly awaiting Guy Ritchie’s return to 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 see one of the director’s defining past films, snatch (which later got a TV reboot, The Gentlemen, starring Rupert Grint). This fast-paced film, with some incredibly big stars (both now and then), will give you the chance to immerse yourself in the world of underground boxing and the criminal underworld of London. It’s gritty, raw, incredibly funny, and to date, one of Richie’s best, showing why he’s worked on so many great projects since then and hopefully there are more to come.
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Covenant (2023)
The second Guy Ritchie title on this list—The Covenant—is a military drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and a fantastic cast. It is one of several MGM films that have recently appeared on Netflix, although it is now shutting down after a relatively short run.
The plot focuses on a local interpreter who risks his life to carry a wounded sergeant across miles of grueling terrain during the invasion of Afghanistan. It’s an amazing experience, with action sequences that will leave you bruised and strong performances from both Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim. Although there is no shortage of debate about America’s involvement in those wars and their lasting consequences, this film adds a poignant layer to the conversation – especially in light of the disastrous withdrawal.
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Stand By Me (1986)
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What are Rob Reiner’s defining films? If you asked someone to make a list, you can guarantee this upcoming movie would be at the top. Based on the 1982 Stephen King novel The Body, the film takes you to the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon. It follows the bittersweet journey of four young boys who set out on a dangerous quest to find a missing companion, but discover much more about themselves along the way.
A word of warning: if you’re on Netflix’s ad-tier subscription, you won’t be able to watch it, because like most Sony Pictures movies, it’s still locked from that tier.
departure on 1st March
amazing spider-man 1 and 2
Spider-Man fans are having a great day right now. Whether it’s from the upcoming live-action film with Tom Holland reprising his role Spider-Noir series headed to MGM+or the final release of the next Spider-Verse film (and confirmed spin-off), it’s a busy time for the franchise. Then again, two Andrew Garfields of shame spider man Movies are leaving Netflix once again, which is hardly a surprise, as movies have come and gone several times over the years.
much like stand with meYou’ll have to be on Netflix’s premium tiers to watch as both movies are ad blocked at Netflix’s tier.
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Anger Management (2003)
Many of Jack Nicholson’s movies are streaming on Netflix between now and then as good as it gets While this will probably be the film most people highlight on their March departure list, Anger Management holds a special place in my heart. The chemistry between Nicholson and Adam Sandler is fantastic, this is the story of a gentle man who becomes involved in an unorthodox, court-ordered therapy plan after his life falls apart. It’s full of iconic, absurd moments – including the “Goosefraba” chant, punching a Buddhist monk, and a completely unforgettable appearance by Woody Harrelson. This film not only spawned many quotable moments, but it is also the source of one of the most recognizable GIFs on the internet.
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Pulp Fiction (1994)
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Scripted films included on this list are arguably the crowning jewels of independent cinema of the 1990s. If you’re looking for the best example of a “brilliant” movie, you can guarantee that Quentin Tarantino’s non-linear masterpiece will be at the top of every cinephile’s recommendations. Pulp Fiction famously revived John Travolta’s career and turned Samuel L. Jackson into an overnight icon following a series of interconnected stories involving a hitman, a runaway prize-fighter, and a pair of honey-eyed bandits.
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Venus and Serena (2012)
Finally, on the documentary front, we wanted to highlight this sports documentary from directors Macken Baird and Michelle Major, which details the brutal effort and grueling process of competing at the pinnacle of women’s professional tennis. At the center of the documentary are the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, who battled illness and injuries that threatened their careers. It’s definitely worth a watch for tennis fans, but even if you’re familiar with this pair (who are household names around the world) and not necessarily a tennis fan, you’ll still get a lot out of the inspiring effort shown by this pair to overcome all odds.
These are our picks for the films you should see before they leave in the remaining few weeks of February – have we missed any? Let us know in the comments.