Netflix Removes Saw Franchise, Horror Classics in July 2026 Lineup Cuts

Netflix is preparing to remove a wave of films and television series in July 2026, with horror titles making up the bulk of the departures. The streaming giant's latest list includes multiple entries from the Saw franchise alongside the zombie classic Night of the Living Dead, as existing licensing agreements come to an end. 

Television viewers face a lighter impact this cycle, with only The Bernie Mac Show and Between scheduled to exit. Other notable films set to leave include Bohemian Rhapsody, Hellboy, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The removals span multiple genres, from comedy to action, giving subscribers a limited window to revisit these titles before they disappear from the platform.

Horror Titles Lead July's Departures

Horror fans face the steepest losses in this round of removals. Entries from the Saw franchise are among the titles set to leave Netflix, alongside the long-running zombie film Night of the Living Dead. Hostel: Part III and Hellboy are also included on the outgoing list, continuing a pattern of genre films exiting the platform as distribution deals lapse.

The departures come as licensing agreements between Netflix and various studios reach their expiration dates, a routine occurrence as the streamer rotates its content library on a monthly basis.

Television Series Facing Removal

Unlike previous months, July's list includes a notably short roster of departing television series. Only two shows are currently confirmed to leave the platform:

• The Bernie Mac Show (Seasons 1–5)

• Between (Seasons 1–2)

The limited number of TV removals stands in contrast to the larger volume of films exiting the service this cycle.

Full List of Films Leaving Netflix in July

Netflix's film catalog will see a broader range of titles removed, spanning comedy, drama, and action genres. The confirmed list includes:

• 30 Minutes or Less

• American Hustle

• Bohemian Rhapsody

• Colombiana

• Hellboy

• Hostel: Part III

• Johnny Mnemonic

• Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

• Just Go With It

• Money Talks

• My Best Friend's Wedding

• My Girl

• Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

Comedy and Drama Titles Among the Cuts

Several mainstream comedy and drama films are part of the outgoing list, including Just Go With It, My Best Friend's Wedding, and American Hustle. The 2018 biographical drama Bohemian Rhapsody, which chronicles the rise of the band Queen, is also among the titles departing the platform.

Action and Crime Films Set to Exit

Action-oriented titles rounding out the list include Colombiana, Money Talks, and Johnny Mnemonic. The family-friendly adventure film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is also scheduled for removal, despite its broad appeal across age groups.

What Subscribers Should Know Before the Removal Date

Streaming platforms like Netflix routinely lose and gain content as licensing contracts with studios and distributors expire or are renewed. Subscribers interested in revisiting any of the listed titles are advised to do so before July 2026, as exact removal dates within the month have not yet been specified.

Netflix has indicated this represents the first wave of confirmed July departures, suggesting additional titles could be added to the list as the month approaches.

[Source: geo news]