Netflix Removes 'Fifty Shades' and 'The Expendables' Movie Series This Month
Netflix subscribers are saying goodbye to two well-known movie franchises this month. One has already left the streaming service, while the other is set to disappear in just a matter of days.
For fans of romance, action, and blockbuster movie marathons, the departures serve as another reminder that even popular franchises don't stay on Netflix forever.
The 'Fifty Shades' Movies Have Already Left Netflix
Netflix removed the Fifty Shades trilogy on June 1 after only three months on the streaming service.
The series, based on E.L. James' bestselling novels, became a global phenomenon following the release of the first film in 2015.
Starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, the franchise included:
- Fifty Shades of Grey
- Fifty Shades Darker
- Fifty Shades Freed
The films generated hundreds of millions of dollars at the global box office and developed a devoted fan base that continues to revisit the trilogy years after its theatrical run.
Subscribers hoping to stream the movies on Netflix will now need to look elsewhere.
In Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Ana's first look at the Red Room was also Dakota Johnson's first.
— Movies Scenes (@SceneinCinema) January 11, 2026
The director wanted her reaction to be 100% genuine.
Jamie Dornan, meanwhile, spent time in the room beforehand so it would already feel familiar to him.pic.twitter.com/NW0haN7Lre
'The Expendables' Franchise Is Next
Action fans still have a little time left. Several films from The Expendables franchise are currently scheduled to leave Netflix on June 20.
The action-packed series became famous for bringing together some of the biggest names in action movie history, including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Mel Gibson throughout various installments.
The franchise quickly became a nostalgic celebration of the action heroes who dominated Hollywood during the 1980s and 1990s. For many fans, the movies offered a rare opportunity to see multiple generations of action legends sharing the screen.
Why Netflix Removes Movies
Unlike Netflix originals, many licensed movies remain on the platform only for a limited period of time.
Streaming rights eventually expire, forcing Netflix to either renegotiate licensing agreements or remove titles from its library. That means popular movies can disappear even when they continue attracting viewers.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM.