Netflix Plans Mass Exodus of Originals, Viewers Feel Betrayed AND Confused
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- •Netflix confirmed over 100 Originals will be removed from the platform throughout 2026.
- •Animated series including ‘The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants’ and ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ have set removal dates in January and February.
- •DreamWorks’ franchises like ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ will also be taken down, disappointing fans of licensed hit shows.
Netflix, never one to let you binge guilt-free, announced over 100 Originals will ghost your screens throughout 2026. The network’s way of reminding us exclusivity ends faster than your diet: fan-favorite animated gems like seasons 1-3 of 'The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants' vanish on January 9th, and the entire five-season saga of 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' gets kicked off February 21st. Even DreamWorks' 'How to Train Your Dragon' spinoffs are getting the boot, proving that just because Netflix logos spackle the intro, doesn't mean these shows actually belong to Netflix. So much for permanent originals—they’re more like rental exhibits on Houdini’s streaming stage.
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Oh Netflix, ‘Originals leaving’ in 2026 is the new ‘You can keep it forever.’ Guess we should’ve downloaded all the nostalgia in advance.
Netflix Originals disappearing like my hopes of finding a show I actually want to finish in one sitting.
When Netflix calls something an 'Original,' what they really mean is 'Here today, gone tomorrow. Prepare to mourn.'
Source: Theverge | Published: 12/22/2025 | Author: Andrew Liszewski
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