**Watch While You Can: Everything Leaving Netflix in January 2026**

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, a wave of beloved movies and TV shows will bid farewell to Netflix's vast library. The streaming giant's contracts with networks, production companies, and movie studios mean its programming is constantly shifting to make room for new content. Each month, we bring you an update on what's leaving the platform, highlighting our top picks for must-watch titles before they disappear.

**TV Series:**

* **Mr. Robot: Seasons 1-4 (Jan. 3)**

The USA series still holds up remarkably well, even years after its premiere in 2015. The show predicted a world of uncontrolled cybercrime, where AI-powered scammers impersonate celebrities and family members, data breaches occur daily, and monopolistic tech companies warp the social fabric to their advantage. Rami Malek's portrayal of introverted hacker Elliot stands out as a career-defining performance. As he joins a vigilante hacking gang, Elliot opens a can of worms that threatens to destroy the world as we know it.

* **Prison Break (Jan. 16)**

This post-2004 TV drama is a nostalgic gem, ratcheting up the ridiculous plot twists in a way modern shows often lack. The series began simply: a structural engineer gets himself thrown into a prison he designed to bust out his falsely convicted brother. However, over five seasons, things escalated to become increasingly ludicrous, with great supporting characters and double-crosses.

**Movies:**

A mix of blockbusters and classics will leave Netflix on January 1st:

* **Agatha Christie's Crooked House**: A family drama that showcases the renowned author's keen eye for mystery. * **Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom**: The sequel to James Wan's DC superhero film, exploring the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. * **Baby Driver**: Edgar Wright's critically acclaimed action-comedy about a young getaway driver with a passion for music.

Other notable titles departing on January 1st include:

* **Blue Crush** * **Captain Phillips** * **Coach Carter** * **Crazy Rich Asians** * **Dirty Dancing**

The first day of the year also sees the departure of some iconic sci-fi and action films, including:

* **G.I. Joe: Retaliation** * **Ghost** * **The Goonies** * **Kung Fu Panda 3** * **Mad Max: Fury Road**

**Additional Departures:**

Other titles leaving Netflix in January include:

* **Maze Runner: Death Cure** (Jan. 2) * **Lost: Seasons 1-6** (Jan. 23) * **House of Lies: Seasons 1-5** (Jan. 23)

Be sure to catch these must-watch titles before they disappear from Netflix's library in January 2026.