Netflix Removing Key Titles, Originals in May and June

Netflix is set to remove numerous titles from its streaming library, with the interactive original film 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' departing on May 12, 2025, causing backlash due to its connection to the latest season. Other major removals include the Batman 'Dark Knight' trilogy, children's series like Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, and recent films such as 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story,' all leaving in June. The 2018 thriller 'The Clovehitch Killer' will also exit Netflix in May 2025 but will remain available on other platforms. Most removals are attributed to expiring licensing agreements, content performance, and Netflix’s focus on original content. The widespread removals and recent cancellations, including 'Shadow and Bone,' have led to disappointment among subscribers. Netflix continues to balance cost management, licensing, and original programming in its evolving content strategy.