{
  "id": 2491864,
  "title": "Netflix is about to remove 79 movies from its library — here are the 5 you need to watch before it’s too late",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/netflix-is-about-to-remove-79-movies-from-its-library-here-are-the-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T04:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/netflix-is-about-to-remove-79-movies-from-its-library-here-are-the-5-you-need-to-watch-before-its-too-late"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix is set to remove 79 movies from its library on September 1. Here are five must-watch favorites that will be taken away soon:\n\n1. Creed (2014) - A perfect legacy sequel to the Rocky franchise, featuring strong performances by Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone.\n\n2. Schindler's List (1993) - A critically acclaimed historical drama about Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust.\n\n3. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - A heartwarming road trip comedy about a dysfunctional family competing in a child beauty pageant, showcasing the importance of family bonds.\n\n4. Searching (2018) - A unique screenlight mystery thriller where the protagonist uses a computer screen to search for clues about his missing daughter's disappearance.\n\n5. Zombieland (2009) - A post-apocalyptic comedy about a group of survivors navigating a world overrun by zombies, offering a fresh take on the genre with humor and heart.",
  "summary": "Netflix has confirmed dozens of movies will be removed from its library very soon, here's the 5 you need to watch while you still can.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The upcoming removal of select films from Netflix's library elevates the status of the listed titles, particularly acclaimed and popular movies like Creed and Schindler's List, to must-watch urgency for subscribers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}