What shows are leaving Netflix in December 2025?

Popular shows like 'Friends' and 'The Big Bang Theory' are leaving Netflix in December 2025, along with 'Shadowhunters' and 'Dare Me.'

When is 'Friends' leaving Netflix?

'Friends' is scheduled to leave Netflix on December 30, 2025.

Where can I watch 'The Big Bang Theory' after it leaves Netflix?

'The Big Bang Theory' will be available on Amazon Prime Video after its removal from Netflix.

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Friends & More Leaving Netflix: December 2025 Goodbye

3 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Beloved shows like 'Friends' and 'The Big Bang Theory' depart.
Several popular movies and series will be removed by year's end.
Departure dates range from early to late December 2025.

Friends & More Leaving Netflix: December 2025 Goodbye

Netflix is set to remove a significant lineup of popular movies and television series from its platform by the end of December 2025. This includes highly cherished sitcoms like 'Friends,' which will cease streaming on December 30th, and 'The Big Bang Theory,' also departing on the same date. These removals mark a substantial shift for viewers who have enjoyed these shows as comfort viewing for years.

Beyond these iconic sitcoms, other titles making their exit include the fantasy series 'Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments' on December 31st, and the blockbuster films from 'The Amazing Spider-Man' franchise, also scheduled for removal on December 31st. The critically acclaimed film 'Barbie' will leave earlier in the month, on December 20th, alongside the thriller 'Dare Me' on December 28th.

The year concludes with more farewells, as the horror film 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' departs on December 31st, and Adam Sandler's comedy 'Happy Gilmore' leaves on December 9th. These departures will undoubtedly impact subscriber viewing habits as they scramble to catch their final binges before the content vanishes.