**135 Movies & Shows Unavailable to Some Netflix Subscribers in December**

As we dive into the new year, a staggering 135 movies and TV shows have been blocked for subscribers to Netflix's advertising tier. This move is a testament to the increasingly competitive landscape of the streaming era, which began with Netflix as its pioneer.

**The Ad Tier: A Trade-Off**

Launched in November 2022, Netflix's ad tier has always had limitations. The trade-off for a lower subscription price and having to watch ads during movies or TV shows is that users miss out on some of the platform's best content. As of December 2025, **1.74%** of the total Netflix library of **7,751 titles** is blocked for ad-tier subscribers.

This number may seem small compared to when the ad tier first launched, with **5.1%** of titles blocked. However, it still means that thousands of users will be missing out on many experiences that their full-featured counterparts get to enjoy.

**Popular Titles Missing from Ad Tier**

The majority of Netflix's DreamWorks Animation series and specials are unavailable on the ad-tier, including beloved shows like **Kung Fu Panda**, **How to Train Your Dragon**, and **Trolls**. Even classic titles like **The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon** and **All Hail King Julien** have been blocked.

Other notable exclusions include:

* **House of Cards**, a Netflix show that helped shape the platform in its early days * Several non-MCU superhero movies, including **Spider-Man 2** (2004) and **The Punisher: War Zone** * Classic movies like **Karate Kid Part II** (1986), **Karate Kid Part III** (1989), and **Grease 2** (1982) * Recent releases like **28 Years Later**, **Ballerina**, and the currently trending **Caught Stealing**

Award-laden films from renowned directors are also missing, including:

* Quentin Tarantino's **The Hateful Eight** * Greta Gerwig's **Frances Ha** * Damien Chazelle's critically acclaimed **Whiplash** (2014)

**Licensed TV Series Also Affected**

While the list of unavailable licensed movies is long, there are some notable exclusions in the world of TV series. Queen of the South, a popular drama that aired on NBC, is among those blocked.

Check out the full list of titles below:

**Netflix Originals Unavailable on Netflix's Advertising Tier:**

* DreamWorks Animation series and specials * House of Cards

**Licensed Movies Unavailable on Netflix US Advertising Tier:**

1. **28 Years Later** 2. **Ballerina** 3. **Caught Stealing** 4. **The Hateful Eight** 5. **Frances Ha** 6. **Whiplash** 7. **Karate Kid Part II** (1986) 8. **Karate Kid Part III** (1989) 9. **Grease 2** (1982) 10. **Spider-Man 2** (2004) 11. **The Punisher: War Zone**

**Licensed TV Series Unavailable on Netflix US Advertising Tier:**

1. **Queen of the South**

Note that this list may not be exhaustive, as new titles are being added and removed from the ad-tier all the time.

For a more detailed view of the unavailable titles, check out the links provided below:

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