10 Great Movies Leaving Netflix At The End Of June

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Zoe Saldaña stars in the 2011 action film 'Colombiana.'
Another month gone by means more tough goodbyes for Netflix subscribers, as the world's most popular streaming service is once again trimming its lineup. And while most of the departing titles won't make headlines, a few of them are absolutely worth a spot on your watchlist. We're talking: a recent sci-fi epic that demands the biggest screen you have; a surprisingly emotional drama from the 1990s that should have nabbed Robin Williams an Oscar nomination; and an intense psychological thriller that offers one of the best femme fatales we've seen in the 21st century. Whether you're craving a blockbuster, a courtroom drama, or simply a nostalgic throwback, June's Netflix departures are packed with hidden gems and film community favorites.
Below, I've picked out ten standout movies you should catch before they're gone. For each movie, I've included trailers and reasons you should watch them. Plus, you can find a full list of every movie leaving Netflix in June at the bottom of this article. These selections span decades, genres and tones, but they all share one thing in common: they're absolutely worth your time. Let's dive in.
10 Great Movies Leaving Netflix In June 2025
At this point, there's no arguing it: Denis Villeneuve has cemented his place as one of the few directors alive who can turn the blockbuster formula into living, breathing pieces of art. And if it was at all in question before, the debate ended after Dune: Part Two. A sequel to 2021's Dune and a direct continuation of the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal sci-fi novel, this chapter picks up again with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he joins the Fremen and embraces the prophecy that posits him as an intergalactic leader. As political machinations across the galaxy threaten to implode, Paul and Chani (Zendaya) must decide whether their love and cause can survive the burden of messianic power. Villeneuve balances grand philosophical stakes with pulse-pounding sequences, resulting in a film that somehow feels both intimate and operatic. It's rare to see a sequel that not only lives up to its hype but elevates its universe in every possible way.
Denzel Washington returns for his final ride as Robert McCall—the calm but deadly vigilante with a heart of gold—in the unfortunately underrated third part of the Equalizer trilogy. The Equalizer 3 shifts the franchise to a quieter setting: the sun-soaked coast of southern Italy, where McCall has attempted to settle down and leave his violent past behind. But peace doesn't last long, and before he knows it the local mafia has begun to terrorize the townspeople he's grown to love. Thus, McCall is forced to bring back his brutal skill set for one last mission of justice. What sets this entry apart isn't just the slick, brutal efficiency of the action sequences, but the unexpected tenderness beneath them. Washington brings world-weary gravitas to the role, showing a man who's not just avenging others, but reckoning with his own guilt. Antoine Fuqua's direction keeps the pace tight and the tension simmering, resulting in a satisfying and surprisingly emotional finale to one of the most entertaining action trilogies in modern film.
Sure, some movie exist to make us think. But…sometimes you just want yo turn your brain off. And Obsessed is the kind of movie you throw on with a group of friends, snacks in hand, ready to shout at the screen. Idris Elba stars as Derek, a successful financial executive whose life begins to unravel when a temp worker named Lisa (Ali Larter) becomes strangely (well, there's no way to put this) obsessed with him. Beyoncé, in one of her rare film roles, plays Derek's wife Sharon, whose patience wears thin as Lisa's behavior escalates from inappropriate to straight up psychotic. Sure, the plot is pure domestic thriller cheese (think Fatal Attraction meets Lifetime movie), but the movie knows exactly what it is doing and leans into the absurd melodrama. The tension builds to a notorious final-act showdown in this Steve Shill film that has become internet meme royalty, with Beyoncé and Larter squaring off in one of the most over-the-top house fights ever filmed.
The early 2000s was such a magical time for legal thrillers, and this one manages to feel just as urgent today as it did two decades ago. Runaway Jury, which adapts John Grisham's novel into a tense courtroom showdown about corporate corruption and manipulation, focuses on a high-profile gun case goes to trial in New Orleans—and before long, the usual jury selection process turns into a strategic battle between two shadowy forces. On one side: Wendell Rohr (Dustin Hoffman), a principled lawyer fighting for justice. On the other: Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman), a ruthless jury consultant who will stop at nothing to control the verdict. Caught in the middle are a mysterious juror (John Cusack) and his partner (Rachel Weisz), who, wouldn't you know it, have an agenda of their own. Packed with twists, sharp dialogue and powerhouse performances, this Gary Fleder film becomes a cat-and-mouse game of ethics, strategy and power.
By the time Retribution hit theaters, Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil series had already embraced its identity as one of the most gloriously over-the-top action-horror franchises around. Yeah, critics missed the point with this series, and especially missed the point with Retribution (seriously, a 28% rating?!). But time has been kind to what I consider to be the best flick of this wonderful hexalogy, as a cult status has formed around what is truly an irreverent experience. This fifth entry goes full sci-fi mayhem, with Milla Jovovich's Alice waking up in an underwater Umbrella Corporation facility and fighting her way through a series of simulated environments, each more chaotic than the last. Clones, betrayals and old enemies aboundn as the franchise becomes its most unhinged and visually experimental. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just in the mood for stylized carnage with strobe lighting and slow motion galore, Retribution is a blast.
Functioning as a spiritual spinoff of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, this absolutely wild comedy doubles down on Russell Brand's chaotic charm as Aldous Snow, the drugged-out rock star who needs to be escorted from London to L.A. for a comeback concert. Jonah Hill plays a straight-laced record company intern named Aaron Green in Get Him to the Greek, and he is tasked with keeping Snow on track during a whirlwind 72-hour bender. What follows is a jet-fueled comedy of errors packed with absurd detours, hilarious cameos and surprisingly heartfelt moments of self-awareness. Brand and Hill make an unexpectedly endearing duo, especially as their characters blur the lines between idol and handler, and the script (from director Nicholas Stoller, who also helmed Forgetting Sarah Marshall) keeps the jokes coming at a side-splitting pace. At this point, Get Him to the Greek serves as a reminder of when studio comedies were allowed to be a little wild and a little weird without sacrificing fun.
Before she became an action mainstay in franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar, and before she won an Oscar for Emilia Pérez, Zoe Saldaña delivered one of her most intense performances in Colombiana—a lean yet kinetic revenge thriller that hasn't earned as much praise as it deserves. Saldaña plays Cataleya, a young woman who witnessed the murder of her parents as a child and has spent her life training to become a deadly assassin. By day, she hides in plain sight. By night, she leaves behind signature orchid imprints on the bodies of the lives she takes. Luc Besson (who delivered movies like The Fifth Element) co-wrote the screenplay, and his fingerprints are all over Olivier Megaton's film—elegant violence, stylized cinematography and a vengeful woman who will stop at nothing to achieve vengeance. Saldaña fully commits to the physical demands of the role, turning a potentially formulaic assassin story into something more personal and powerful.
Long live Robin Williams, one of the greatest actors to ever do it—whether it was comedy or drama, the man could act above just about anyone else. And one of his most tender performances comes in this underrated drama from Penny Marshall. Based on the memoir by Oliver Sacks, Awakenings tells the true story of Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Williams), a shy and compassionate neurologist who discovers a drug that temporarily 'awakens' catatonic patients who have been unresponsive for decades. One of those patients is Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro), who suddenly finds himself grappling with a world that's moved on without him. De Niro received an Oscar nomination for his unforgettable performance, and Williams brings a gentle humanism to a role that could have easily slipped into sentimentality. It's a movie that asks: What would you do if you were given a second chance…knowing it might not last?
It's not every day you get a World War II movie that trades gunfire and explosions for art preservation and historical reflection—that is until George Clooney decides to direct a movie. Also starring Clooney in a leading role, The Monuments Men tells the true story of a group of museum curators, art historians and architects tasked with an unlikely mission: tracking down and recovering priceless works of art stolen by the Nazis before they're destroyed forever. Clooney is joined by a stacked ensemble cast that includes Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Jean Dujardin, all playing real-life members of this unlikely team. While the film received mixed reviews for its tonal balancing act, there's no denying the importance of the story it tells. The Monuments Men spotlights a lesser-known chapter of WWII history, one that underscores how culture and legacy can be as worth saving as human lives.
The Golden Globes ceremonies taught us that duos don't get much more iconic than Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and Sisters gives them a perfect playground for their chaotic chemistry. The plot is simple enough: two grown-up sisters return to their childhood home one last time before it's sold, only to decide that the best way to say goodbye is to throw one final house party. But its the absolute chaos that unleashes from such a simple premise that makes Sisters feel timeless. Poehler plays the uptight, responsible one, while Fey is the messier, more impulsive sibling, making their dynamic a total blast as the night spirals into absurdity, all while Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz and John Cena round out a surprisingly hilarious supporting cast. It's the kind of studio comedy we, unfortunately, don't see much of anymore—fun, rowdy and, most importantly, full of heart.
Every Movie Leaving Netflix In June 2025
Note: The dates mark your final days to watch these movies.