Better clear your weekend schedule, because Netflix is doing some serious spring cleaning!
The streaming giant has officially released the list of movies and shows departing the platform in April , and fans are already taking to social media to mourn the loss of some true cinematic staples. From Oscar-winning dramas to cult-classic comedies, the “leaving soon” section is looking pretty stacked.
The “purge” began right at the start of the month, with April marking the exit of heavy hitters like the entire Karate Kid trilogy and the high-octane Rush Hour series. Fans of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s legendary chemistry were especially vocal on X (formerly Twitter), with one user writing, “I’m not ready to live in a world where I can’t hit play on Rush Hour at : a.m. anymore!”
But the heartbreak doesn’t stop there. Sci-fi fans only have a limited time to catch Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending Interstellar, while those looking for a good laugh will want to squeeze in Bruce Almighty and Miss Congeniality before they vanish.
Horror enthusiasts are also feeling the heat this month. The revival of Scream—featuring the iconic Ghostface—is set to depart on April , followed closely by the silent tension of A Quiet Place Part II on April .
Perhaps the most devastating loss for the “spooky” crowd is the masterpiece Hereditary, which leaves on April . The film, which famously stars Toni Collette, is often cited on TikTok as one of the most terrifying movies of all time, making its departure a major blow for your next late-night fright fest.
Even A-listers aren’t safe from the rotation. Nicolas Cage fans will need to hurry to watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent before April , and Jennifer Lawrence’s R-rated comedy hit No Hard Feelings is taking its final bow on April .
Why the big shuffle? It all comes down to licensing agreements. As contracts expire, Netflix often has to bid farewell to fan favorites to make room for new originals and fresh acquisitions.
Check out the full list of major departures below and start your marathon now!
Leaving April
Baby Driver
Baby Driver
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
Interstellar
Interstellar
The Karate Kid (Trilogy)
The Karate Kid (Trilogy)
Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality
The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys
Rush Hour (Trilogy)
Rush Hour (Trilogy)
Space Jam
Space Jam
Leaving April
Pixels
Pixels
Scream ()
Scream ()
Leaving April
A Quiet Place Part II
A Quiet Place Part II
Leaving April
Hereditary
Hereditary
Leaving April
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Leaving April
No Hard Feelings
No Hard Feelings
Leaving April
Minions
Minions
Leaving April
Patriots Day
Patriots Day
Jennifer Lawrence And Josh Hutcherson Are Returning To The Hunger Games Universe
The rumors are true, and months of denials have officially aged like milk. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are reportedly returning to the world of Panem, reprising their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in Lionsgate’s highly anticipated prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
At first, the idea seemed impossible. The new film takes place decades before Katniss ever volunteered for the Hunger Games, making the return of Lawrence and Hutcherson appear unlikely. However, the filmmakers have reportedly found a clever way to bring the beloved characters back without disrupting the timeline of the original trilogy.
The key is a framing device reportedly taken from Suzanne Collins’ latest novel. The story is expected to feature an older Katniss and Peeta spending time with Haymitch Abernathy as he tells them about the horrifying experience he endured during his own Hunger Games. This approach gives fans an opportunity to see the original characters again while allowing the prequel to remain focused on Haymitch’s story.
The revelation is especially amusing considering Josh Hutcherson’s recent comments about the project. For months, the actor insisted that he knew nothing about the upcoming film and emphasized how much he still loved the franchise. In Hollywood, however, such denials can often mean that a carefully worded confidentiality agreement is keeping the truth under wraps. Fans now have plenty of reason to laugh at those earlier statements.
Sunrise on the Reaping centers on the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. This particular Games was designed to be especially brutal, with twice the usual number of tributes being sent into the arena. The story follows a young Haymitch as he struggles to survive one of the most devastating and psychologically intense Games in Panem’s history.
Bringing Katniss and Peeta into the story through a framing sequence could create an emotional connection between Haymitch’s past and the characters fans have followed since the beginning of the franchise. It also gives Lawrence and Hutcherson a chance to return without changing the events established in the original films.
Fans have already taken to social media to celebrate the reported reunion, with many joking about how successfully the actors managed to keep the secret. The combination of familiar stars, Suzanne Collins’ source material, and director Francis Lawrence returning has created enormous anticipation.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 20, 2026. Whether Katniss and Peeta appear only briefly or play a more meaningful role remains unclear, but their return could make this new chapter one of the franchise’s biggest cinematic events yet.
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