Star Trek, Scream, Rush Hour & More — Everything Leaving Netflix UK in April 2026 You Must Watch Before It’s Gone

Spring is here, and Netflix UK is doing its seasonal library clear-out. April 2026 brings a genuinely painful wave of departures — from classic horror franchises and beloved sci-fi sagas to Martin Scorsese’s finest work and thought-provoking indie gems. If you’ve been putting off rewatching any of these, your procrastination window is officially closing. Here’s everything leaving, broken down by date, with the must-watch highlights explained.

What’s Leaving Netflix UK in April 2026 — Full Schedule

The Must-Watch Titles Before They Disappear

Raging Bull (1980) — Leaving April 1

Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece and one of the greatest sports films ever committed to celluloid — Robert De Niro’s Oscar-winning portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta is raw, brutal, and absolutely unforgettable. Shot in stunning black and white, this isn’t just a boxing film; it’s a dissection of ego, self-destruction, and jealousy. If you’ve never seen it, clear your evening before April 1.

Power (6 Seasons) — Leaving April 1

The Starz crime drama that turned Omari Hardwick’s James “Ghost” St. Patrick into a cultural icon is packing its bags. Six seasons of drug empires, double-crosses, and New York nightlife — all going at once. A binge-worthy marathon if ever there was one, and the entire saga deserves at least one full watch-through.

The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) — Leaving April 1

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes star in this deeply layered crime drama that spans generations. Director Derek Cianfrance weaves together the story of a motorcycle stuntman who turns to bank robbery and a rookie cop whose paths cross with devastating consequences. It’s slow-burn cinema at its most rewarding.

Scream (1996), Scream 2 & Scream 3 — Leaving April 6

Wes Craven’s genre-redefining slasher trilogy exits the UK library in one go. The original Scream didn’t just revive the horror genre — it rebuilt it entirely with self-aware wit and genuine scares. The sequels kept the meta-commentary sharp, and all three are essential viewing for any horror fan. Don’t wait on these.

Rush Hour 2 & Rush Hour 3 — Leaving April 6

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s charismatic buddy-cop chemistry is simply one of the most fun things cinema has produced. Rush Hour 2 in particular — set in Hong Kong and Las Vegas — is arguably the franchise’s peak. Pure, joyful, action-comedy gold that goes down far too easily.

Star Trek Into Darkness & Star Trek Beyond — Leaving April 6

Both J.J. Abrams-era Star Trek films leave together. Into Darkness features Benedict Cumberbatch as one of the franchise’s most chilling villains, while Beyond delivers the most emotionally resonant entry of the reboot trilogy. Sci-fi fans owe it to themselves to revisit at least one before they’re gone.

Total Recall (1990) — Leaving April 4

Arnold Schwarzenegger at his most charismatic, directed by Paul Verhoeven at his most anarchic. Set on a future Mars, this sci-fi action classic remains relentlessly entertaining and still raises fascinating questions about memory and identity — all while delivering spectacular action set pieces.

Ex Machina (2015) — Leaving April 12

Alex Garland’s quietly terrifying AI thriller is one of the most intelligent sci-fi films of the past decade. Oscar Isaac plays a tech billionaire who invites a programmer to evaluate his humanoid AI — and the result is a slow-building psychological nightmare that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Black Mass (2015) — Leaving April 13

Johnny Depp’s career-best performance as real-life Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger. It’s a gripping, chilling true crime story of a gangster who became an FBI informant while continuing to terrorise his city — and arguably the film that proved Depp was still capable of genuine cinematic menace.

Years and Years (2019) — Leaving April 13

Russell T Davies’ near-future drama series following a Manchester family across fifteen turbulent years of political and social upheaval is television at its most urgent and prescient. Emma Thompson’s turn as a populist politician is electrifying, and the show has only grown more relevant since its release.

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