Multiple media reports indicate that A Quiet Place will be removed from Netflix on 15 April 2026, followed by Talk To Me on 25 April and Scream (1996) on 5 April. The horror films have received strong critical acclaim, with A Quiet Place holding a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Talk To Me a 94% rating, and Scream earning an 80% audience score and 78% critic rating. Fans have praised the films on social media, with one viewer calling A Quiet Place "a pure masterpiece" and another describing Talk To Me as "one of the best supernatural horrors of the past decade." The original Scream has been hailed as "the perfect horror film" by some subscribers.
Later in 2026, Netflix will also lose Dexter, with all eight seasons scheduled for removal on 31 March, according to reports. Schitt's Creek is set to depart on 15 May, along with the documentary 'Schitt's Creek Best Wishes Warmest Regards'. The removals raise questions about where these titles will be available for streaming in the future, as no announcements have been made regarding new homes for the series.
Netflix's removal practices differ between the US and the UK. In the US, the streaming service typically announces which films and TV shows will be taken down ahead of time. However, in the UK, Netflix removes a large section of titles each month without warning, leaving subscribers unaware of the full list of departing content. The Independent has reported on the upcoming removals but notes that its list may not be complete, leaving unknowns about other major titles that could leave in April 2026.
The removal of the original Scream comes amid the success of Scream 7, which was released in 2026 and became the franchise's highest-grossing film, according to multiple reports. This context adds significance to the departure of the film that started the series. However, it remains unclear whether other major titles are also scheduled for removal in April 2026 beyond those reported.