Do you know that films can disappear from OTT platforms? Yes, this might be a new concept, but it’s true. If an agreement with a film production or distribution company comes to an end, certain streaming platforms have a choice to either reinvest and make the deal, or if it’s too costly, they let go of the rights. Such a condition is soon to arrive on Netflix. Let’s see some of its major films or franchises that are leaving.
1. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Under the crisis of revamping the decades-old villain, Doctor Octopus. It reunites the generational Spider-Men from multiple universes: Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield. They together face the multiverse chaos while balancing the emotional movements of love and tragedy. The characters deliver the best performances, with excellent VFX and choreographed fights that rewrite the genres of superheroes. The film nd watching the trio is an experience that shouldn’t be missed!
Streaming Partner: Prime Video, Apple TV
IMDb: 8.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 93% My Rating: 4.8/5
2. Justice League (2017)
Justice League is one of DC’s grandeur films with assembling all their superhero cast of Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Cyborg, Aquaman, Flash, and more. They together join forces to fight off the intergalactic villain Steppenwolf and his Parademons before they invade Earth. Directed by Zack Snyder, JL is a crucial instalment to delve more deeply into the heroes’ intentions and actions. Surely a valuable film will miss on Netflix.
Also Available in: Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Apple TV
IMDb: 6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 39% My Rating: 4.2/5
3. Transformers (2007 – 2023)
Transformers is the OG science fiction film series with such extreme VFX in live-action. It unravels the story of Autobots & Decepticons from another planet that enters Earth as their warland. The noble leader Optimus Prime, in alliance with Sam Witwicky, goes on a strenuous battle against them and protects humans. This popular franchise is also home to characters like Bumblebee, Megatron, Sentinel Prime, and many more. So, quite sad to see the film series leaving Netflix.
Streaming Partner: Prime Video, JioHotsar
IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 66% My Rating: 4.3/5
4. Men In Black: International (2019)
Fortunately, most of the MIB films are retaining on Netflix, except this one. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Liam Neeson, and Tessa Thompson as a fresh take on Men in black, they undergo a thorough internal research against their peers. As they are determined to find the perpetrator, who is betraying humanity, as there is soon an alien invention that can turn the world upside down, and only they can save the planet.
Streaming Partner: Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Appe TV
IMDb: 5.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 23% My Rating: 3.5/5
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5. Shazam! (2019)
Zachary Levi’s Shazam is another DC superhero film that revolves around Asher Angel, an orphaned teenage boy taken in by a new foster family. He accidentally discovers ancient superpowers that his teenage body turns into an adult superhero called Shazam. Known for the humour, heart, and lovely performances of hero and side characters, the film is a treat for the comic-superhero trope. So you might miss this soon on Netflix.
Streaming Partner: Amazon Prime, JioHostar
IMDb: 7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 90% My Rating: 4/5
Conclusion:
I believe the concept is clear. Along with these, popular films like About Time, Blade Runner, Apollo 13, Dallas Buyers Club, & many more are leaving Netflix. Well, the release dates are uncertain, but most are already being apartheid and might end this by June.
Written by: Meghana Pinninti