“Girlfriends” and “Nashville ”Are Leaving Netflix. Here Are 29 Other Beloved Titles Also Departing the Platform This September

Keith LangstonFri, August 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTC

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Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky;’ Linda Cardellini in ‘Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed’; Hayden Panettiere in ‘Nashville’.Credit: United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock; Warner Bros/THA/Shutterstock; Jon LeMay/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Netflix is losing several popular movies and TV shows from its library this September.

Every month, the streaming service removes titles to make room for new additions. While blockbusters like the Jaws trilogy and 1974’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are joining the lineup, dozens of movies and shows will leave throughout the month, including plenty of Oscar-winning films and Emmy-winning series.

Among the titles leaving are Girlfriends, Nashville, all six Rocky films and the entire Creed trilogy.

Below are some of the biggest movies and television series that are leaving Netflix this September.

Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams, Cress Williams and China Anne McClain in ‘Black Lightning’Credit: Jace Downs/The CW

All four seasons of the CW series Black Lightning will be leaving Netflix. Part of the Arrowverse, the show follows Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a retired superhero known as Black Lightning who is forced back into the biz when his daughters are kidnapped. Soon, his daughters begin to develop their own powers and superhero duties become a family affair.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rocky

Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky’Credit: Snap/Shutterstock

In 1976’s Rocky, a young debt collector in Philadelphia named Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is chosen to compete in a massive match against one of the country’s best boxers, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). The underdog story follows Rocky as he navigates his way from small-time boxer to a headline-making competitor.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rocky II

Carl Weathers and Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky II’Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Three years later, fans got a sequel with Rocky II. Stallone not only reprised his role in the film, but he also wrote the script and served as the film’s director. The movie picks up in the aftermath of the first film with both Rocky and Apollo severely injured. However, coming so close to losing to an amateur like Rocky has bruised Apollo’s ego, and he’s desperate for a rematch, no matter the cost.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rocky III

Hulk Hogan and Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky III’Credit: United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock

Rocky III premiered in 1982 and sees Rocky and Apollo go from enemies to friends after Apollo agrees to train Rocky for an upcoming match. The film was another massive hit for the franchise, and its soundtrack was equally successful thanks to its original song “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rocky IV

Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky IV’Credit: United Artists/courtesy Everett Collection

Rocky puts his gloves back on in Rocky IV to defend Creed’s legacy and destroy a ruthless Soviet boxer named Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). However, the Soviets say the match can only happen if they get to make the rules, so Rocky heads to Moscow and trains for a fight on Drago’s home turf.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rocky V

Burt Young and Sylvester Stallone on the set of ‘Rocky V’Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty

Originally intended to be the finale of the Rocky franchise, Rocky V sees Rocky retire from boxing because of his various injuries. Instead, he decides to become a trainer and trains a young boxer named Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison). After Tommy becomes addicted to fame and notoriety, he goads Rocky into an impromptu televised fight, forcing the teacher and student to duke it out.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rocky Balboa

Sylvester Stallone in ‘Rocky Balboa’Credit: Revolution/MGM/Columbia via Shutterstock

In 2006, 16 years after Rocky V, audiences returned to the franchise with Rocky Balboa. This time around, Rocky is older, retired and living a quieter life that’s somewhat marred by his regrets and injuries from the past. When an up-and-coming fighter named Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver) challenges him to a fight, Rocky gets back to training so he can hop back in the ring.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Creed

Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in ‘Creed’Credit: Warner Bros./MGM via Shutterstock

2015’s Creed sees an even older Rocky, who is now a retired restaurant owner. Rocky decides to step in when Apollo Creed’s son, Donnie (Michael B. Jordan), needs a trainer. The film mirrors much of the original Rocky movie, with Stallone now in a new role as the mentor, rather than the protégé. Stallone also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Creed II

Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran as Stitch-Cutman, Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in ‘Creed II’Credit: B Wetcher/MGM/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

After the success of Creed, a sequel followed and also mirrored a previous Rocky film. This time around, Creed must fight against Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Ivan Drago, who Rocky battled in Rocky IV. Just like his father, Viktor is a ruthless fighter who puts Creed’s talents to the ultimate test.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Creed III

Michael B. Jordan in ‘Creed III’Credit: Eli Ade/MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection

Now retired from boxing, Creed coaches at a local boxing center in Creed III. After his old childhood friend Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors) gets out of prison, Creed helps him get a fresh start at the boxing gym. As Damian starts to rise up the ranks in the boxing world, secrets are revealed, and the two end up in a high-stakes match against each other.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

The Fault in Our Stars

Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley in ‘The Fault In Our Stars’Credit: James Bridges/Temple Hill/Kobal/Shutterstock

Based on the John Green novel of the same name, 2014’s The Fault in Our Stars sees cancer patient Hazel (Shailene Woodley) fall in love with a boy (Ansel Elgort) in her cancer support group.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

The Girl on the Train

Emily Blunt in ‘The Girl on the Train’Credit: Universal Pictures/Youtube

Based on the 2015 novel of the same name, The Girl on the Train follows a recently divorced woman named Rachel (Emily Blunt), who rides the train daily, obsessing over a couple she often sees and thinks is perfect. After a murder takes place, it becomes clear the couple wasn’t who she thought, and Rachel is thrust into a deceptive maze of secrets and lies.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Goosebumps

Jack Black in ‘Goosebumps’Credit: Columbia Pictures

Jack Black plays R.L. Stine in the 2015 film adaptation of Goosebumps. In the movie, a group of teens accidentally release a bunch of monsters from Stine’s book collection, creating complete havoc and plenty of great family-friendly frights. Iconic monsters featured in the movie include Goosebumps classics like Slappy the Dummy, the Haunted Mask, and the Werewolf of Fever Swamp.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Matilda

Mara Wilson in ‘Matilda’Credit: Tri Star/Kobal/Shutterstock

Based on Roald Dahl‘s iconic 1988 children’s book, Matilda follows the precious young Matilda (Mara Wilson), who struggles with an uncaring family and abusive school principal, but learns to fight back using her newly developed power of telekinesis. The film also starred Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman and Embeth Davidtz.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Miracle

Kurt Russell in ‘Miracle’Credit: Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

The 2004 film Miracle is based on the “Miracle on Ice,” a hockey game between the US and the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Despite the Soviets being heavily favored to win, the US team ended up beating them, creating that year’s most memorable Olympic moment. The film tells the story of that fateful match and the work the US team had to put in to get there. Kurt Russell leads the cast, portraying real-life coach Herb Brooks.

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When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Muriel’s Wedding

Bill Hunter and Toni Collette in ‘Muriel’s Wedding’Credit: Alamy

In the 1994 dramedy Muriel’s Wedding, Toni Collette plays an eclectic outcast who doesn’t fit into her small Australian town. After running away to Sydney, she suddenly finds that things are going her way and life can be more exciting than she ever thought.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Orphan Black

Tatiana Maslany in ‘Orphan Black’Credit: Steve Wilkie/BBC AMERICA

All five seasons of Orphan Black are leaving Netflix. In the thriller series, a woman (Tatiana Maslany) discovers that she’s part of an illegal cloning experiment, and that there are other cloned versions of her all over the world. Even worse, it seems the experiment has gone wrong, and it’s been ordered that she and all the other clones get eliminated.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Passengers

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt in ‘Passengers’Credit: Columbia/Kobal/Shutterstock

The 2016 sci-fi movie Passengers follows two civilians, played by Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, who awaken from cryosleep 90 years ahead of schedule. Even worse, because of mechanical issues, they can’t re-enter cryosleep. Since the rest of the ship is still in hibernation, the two must find a way to coexist in their odd situation, and also find out why the ship had them wake up early.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Raini Rodriguez and Kevin James in ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2’Credit: Columbia Pictures/Alamy

In the sequel to the hit comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop, 2015’s Mall Cop 2 follows Paul Blart (Kevin James) as he’s invited to a security guard convention in Las Vegas. Joined by his daughter, he thinks it’s going to be the perfect trip. But when a heist takes place, he has to jump back into action and utilize all his mall cop skills to solve the biggest caper of his career.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rookie of the Year

Thomas Ian Nicholas in ‘Rookie Of The Year’Credit: Michael P Weinstein/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock

In the 1993 family comedy Rookie of the Year, a young boy named Henry (Thomas Ian Nicholas) breaks his arm during a little league game. Months later, when the cast comes off, it turns out his arm has healed in a unique way, giving him the pitching ability of an adult MLB player. The Chicago Cubs recruit him, and he begins his major league journey, learning life lessons along the way.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Rudy

Sean Astin in ‘Rudy’Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment/Youtube

1993’s Rudy portrays the true story of college football star Rudy Ruettiger. The 5-foot-6 athlete wasn’t considered the ideal football prospect — but with work and dedication, he went on to play for his dream school, Notre Dame. In the film, Sean Astin portrays Rudy, and he’s joined by a supporting cast that includes Lili Taylor and Jon Favreau.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Scooby-Doo

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini, Matthew Lillard and Freddie Prinze Jr in ‘Scooby Doo’Credit: Jasin Boland/Hannah Barbera Prods/Atlas/Kobal/Shutterstock

Scooby-Doo has his spookiest mystery yet when the gang is invited to the tropical theme park Spooky Island. There, nefarious things are happening behind the scenes, and this time around, the bad guys might not be wearing masks. Scooby-Doo is iconic for its star-studded cast, which includes Matthew Lillard as Shaggy, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred and Linda Cardellini as Velma.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Matthew Lillard in ‘Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed’.Credit: Warner Bros/THA/Shutterstock

Picking up after the events of the first film, Monsters Unleashed brings the chaos back to Coolsville, where a variety of supernatural entities begin to haunt the town. Joining the gang this time around is Seth Green, Alicia Silverstone and Tim Blake Nelson, among others.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Zombieland

Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone in ‘Zombieland’Credit: Columbia Pictures

In 2009, the zombie genre got a fresh coat of paint with Zombieland. Instead of the slow, grueling terrors of most zombie films, Zombieland is an action comedy that follows a ragtag group of survivors — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin — as they shoot, bash, splat and crush their way through the zombie hordes toward safety.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 1, 2026

Poor Things

Emma Stone in ‘Poor Things’Credit: Searchlight Pictures

The Frankenstein trope got a wild twist in 2023 with Oscar-winning film Poor Things. In the film, Bella (Stone) is brought back to life, but with a twist: her brain has been swapped out with that of her unborn child.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 7, 2026

Bombshell

Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie BombshellCredit: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle

2019’s Bombshell focuses on the sexual harassment allegations that eventually got Roger Ailes fired from Fox News. The film features various Fox personalities including Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman) and Rupert Murdoch (Malcolm McDowell), among others.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 10, 2026

Girlfriends

Tracee Ellis Ross, Persia White and Jill Marie Jones in ‘Girlfriends’Credit: Ron Tom/Paramount Television/Courtesy Everett Collection

All eight seasons of hit sitcom Girlfriends will be leaving Netflix on Sept. 11. The series follows a close-knit group of four friends as they navigate life, love and their careers in Los Angeles.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 11, 2026

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Kristin Scott Thomas, Hugh Grant and Simon Callow in ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’Credit: Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock

The 1994 British rom-com Four Weddings and a Funeral follows Charles (Hugh Grant) and his crush on a free-spirited American, Carrie (Andi MacDowell). As the title implies, throughout the film, there are four weddings and one funeral, and the entire movie leaves audiences wondering one question: Do Charles and Carrie end up together?

When it’s leaving: Sept. 15, 2026

Nashville

The cast of ‘Nashville’Credit: Bob D'Amico / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

All six seasons of Nashville are departing the streaming platform on Sept. 15. The show follows the lives of fictional country musicians Rayna James (Connie Britton) and Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) as they navigate rivalry, fame and life in Music City

When it’s leaving: Sept. 15, 2026

Lopez vs. Lopez

Selenis Leyva as Rosie and George Lopez as George in ‘Lopez vs Lopez’Credit: Nicole Weingart/NBC via Getty

George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez star in the sitcom Lopez vs. Lopez. The show follows a father who has to move in with his estranged daughter after his business goes under. Given that they’ve been estranged for so long, the new cohabitation brings tension, awkwardness and lots of comedy.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 18, 2026

Anatomy of a Fall

‘Anatomy of a Fall’Credit: Courtesy of NEON

A son with vision impairment arrives and discovers his father is dead after an apparent fall, and some evidence points to his mother’s involvement. What follows is a tense courtroom thriller that tries to determine what exactly happened, ultimately giving audiences the ability to choose for themselves. Anatomy of a Fall scored five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and took home the award for Best Original Screenplay in 2024.

When it’s leaving: Sept. 23, 2026

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