All good things must come to an end: romances, seasons, even free Twitter (sorry, X), etc. That’s never been more true for streaming content libraries. Every month, as more movies and shows are added to each of the many streamers out there, it seems just as much content leaves as well.
Max isn’t immune to this vicious cycle, and in October 2023, a fair amount of films and shows are leaving the service for an undetermined amount of time. From a couple of Exorcist movies to the Dolly Parton classic 9 to 5 to the so bad, it’s good teen soap Dawson’s Creek, there’s a lot of good stuff leaving, so check out the list below and try to watch some of these gems before they leave Max for good (or at least a long while).
Editor’s note: This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change by the network/streamer.
Rx Early Detection: A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee (2018) (HBO)
To Your Eternity, Season 1 (Subtitled) (Otter)
The Bob’s Burgers Movie (2022)
Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward (HBO)
Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram (2018) (HBO)
John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020) (CNN)
A Discovery of Witches, Seasons 1-3 (AMC+)
Cloudy with a Chance Of Meatballs (2009)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
Fear The Walking Dead, Seasons 1-7 (AMC+)
Gangs of London, Seasons 1-2 (AMC+)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013)
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete (2013)
Interview With The Vampire (AMC+)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
Killing Eve, Seasons 1-4 (AMC+)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Ride With Norman Reedus, Seasons 1-5
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
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