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As March 2026 approaches, it’s time to prepare for Netflix’s inevitable monthly purge. While April will bring a fresh batch of new titles to the streaming service, it also means we have to say goodbye to some phenomenal movies. Whether you’re in the mood to watch a heart-pounding sci-fi classic, an Oscar-winning motorsports drama, a brilliant documentary, or a beautifully crafted coming-of-age story, your time to stream these hit movies is fast running out.
For a full list of planned departures for Netflix during April 2026, keep it locked to What’s on Netflix here.
Departure on 1st April
District 9 (2009)
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Neill Blomkamp’s gritty sci-fi thriller hit theaters in 2009 and remains a true gem of the genre to this day, and what’s silly is that, despite plenty of movies, there hasn’t been a follow-up since. grumbling about someone’s work For a short time. The film takes a unique documentary-style approach to an alien invasion, where extraterrestrials are stranded on Earth and forced to live in heavily policed, slum-like conditions in South Africa. When a bumbling government agent (brilliantly played by Sharlto Copley) is exposed to their alien biotechnology, he becomes the most hunted man on the planet. It is an absolute must-see film for its seamless visual effects, adrenaline-pumping action and incredibly poignant social commentary.
Departure on 1st April
Ford vs Ferrari (2019)
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Even if you don’t care about cars or professional racing at all, James Mangold’s ford vs ferrari It’s still an entertaining romance mainly because of the dynamic of its two leads. Based on a gripping true story, it follows visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and hot-headed British driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) as they battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company. Their simple mission is to dethrone the dominant Ferrari racing team at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s an Oscar-winning thrill ride that you should watch just for the fantastic onscreen chemistry between Damon and Bale and the heart-pounding, meticulously crafted racing sequences.
Departure on 1st April
Free Solo (2018)
Are you looking for a documentary that will make your palms sweat and your heart in your throat? Free Solo is an astonishing achievement in filmmaking. The Oscar-winning doc follows professional rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts the impossible: the first to “free solo” (no ropes, no safety gear) up the 3,000-foot-tall vertical rock face of Yosemite’s El Capitan. Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarely and Jimmy Chin depict the incredible physical and mental toll of preparation. You have to watch it before it’s gone because the sheer cinematic spectacle and mind-boggling tension of the final climb makes it one of the most riveting viewing experiences currently on Netflix.
Departure on 1st April
Grief (1990)
Stephen King adaptations are a dime a dozen, but Rob Reiner’s Misery is often considered and remains one of the best. James Caan plays famous romance novelist Paul Sheldon, whose car crashes in a blizzard and he is “rescued” by Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), a former nurse who claims to be his number one fan. When she discovers that he has killed off her favorite character in her latest manuscript, her cares quickly turn into a terrifying captivity. Kathy Bates’s Oscar-winning performance is worth the price of admission alone, flipping between extremely sweet and violently unsettling without skipping a beat.
Netflix added many of Rob Reiner’s best movies following his death earlier this year, with many of them set to drop over the next month.
Departure on 1st April
Molly’s Game (2017)
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, master of fast-paced dialogue, Molly’s Game tells the true story of Molly Bloom. Played by Jessica Chastain, Bloom is a former Olympic-class skier who runs the world’s most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker game for Hollywood royalty, sports stars and the Russian mob before being raided by the FBI in the middle of the night. You should tune in for Sorkin’s trademark razor-sharp script and the dynamic interplay between Chastain and Idris Elba (who plays her defense attorney). It’s simple, highly entertaining and moves at an incredibly engaging pace.
Departure on 1st April
Call (2013)
Halle Berry gives a strong performance as Jordan Turner, a veteran 911 operator dealing with a tragic mistake on the job. He gets his chance at redemption when he receives a frantic phone call from a recently kidnapped teenager (Abigail Breslin) who is trapped inside the trunk of a moving car. Jordan must use all his intelligence, training, and experience to keep the girl alive while also finding the location of the killer. You should watch it for the heart-pounding adrenaline rush; Director Brad Anderson delivers a suffocating sense of urgency that will have you gripping the armrest of your couch from the opening ring to the pulse-pounding finale. if you like netflix Guilty With Jake Gyllenhaal, this would feel right at home.
Departure on 1st April
The Lorax (2013)
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DreamWorks and Illumination movies always do well when they come to Netflix, but on the other hand, they don’t stick around forever, and now it’s the turn lorax To leave the service (again). The story takes us to Thneedville, an entirely artificial, plastic city where young Ted (Zac Efron) sets out on a journey beyond the city walls to find a real, living tree to impress the girl of his dreams (Taylor Swift). Her search leads her to the reclusive Once-ler (Ed Helms), who tells her the tragic tale of the grumpy but charming forest guardian, the Lorax (voiced to perfection by Danny DeVito). You should watch it for its incredibly catchy, thumping soundtrack (“Try to get that “How bad can I be?” out of your mind) and gorgeous, bright animation, which makes the story’s enduring environmental message deeply engaging and highly entertaining for people of all ages.
departure on 3rd April
We’re Grown Up Now (2023)
If you’re looking for a recent hidden gem that will completely capture your heart, then don’t be this we are grown up now Leave the stage without a watch. Set in 1992 Chicago, this deeply poignant upcoming drama follows two wide-eyed, imaginative best friends, Malik (Blake Cameron James) and Eric (Gian Knight Ramirez), as they enjoy the joys of childhood while growing up in the Cabrini-Green housing projects. When a sudden tragedy strikes their community, their family – including Jurnee Smollett, Lil Rel Howery and S. – joined by a stellar supporting cast such as Epatha Merkerson – are forced to make difficult choices about their safety and future, leading to the ultimate test of the boys’ unbreakable bond. You should watch it because writer-director Minhal Baig has managed to capture the fleeting, malleable magic of youth perfectly.
These are our picks for the movies you should watch before departure – what will you watch? Let us know in the comments below.