Published Feb 4, 2026, 3:15 PM EST
Licensing churn is one of those quiet streaming realities that tends to kick up a fuss when it hits a show people treat like comfort food — something you throw on in the background, then suddenly realize you’ve rewatched three times without meaning to. Netflix loses titles every month, but sitcom exits tend to sting more because they’re the easiest kind of TV to keep returning to.
This time, it’s not just any comedy series getting pulled. It’s one of those cult classics that didn’t stop evolving after its original run. If anything, the next show set to leave the streamer became the rare series where the deeper you go, the funnier it gets. The early episodes hook you with chaos, but the later seasons reward you with callbacks, layering, and jokes that only land harder once you know how the characters spiral. And audiences don't have that long to finish watching or re-watching the show either.
According to a March 2026 removals roundup by What's On Netflix, Netflix is set to lose all 84 episodes of Arrested Development in the U.S., with the series currently listed to depart on March 15, 2026, though the outlet notes removals can change based on licensing renewals. However, that note alone shouldn’t at all be considered a hope.
What Else Is Leaving Netflix in March 2026
March is stacked with departures beyond the Bluth family. On March 1, Netflix’s movie library takes a big hit with titles like The Wolf of Wall Street, The Amazing Spider-Man (and The Amazing Spider-Man 2) all departing, plus a long list of other films rotating out. A few days later, Netflix will lose the Australian political thriller Secret City on March 4.
On the TV side, Franklin & Bash (Seasons 1–4) is currently dated to leave on March 1, and The Hughleys is listed for March 2. Later in the month, the exits keep coming, including The Garfield Movie on March 21 and The Hurt Locker on March 31. So, for Netflix users who still haven’t done a full Arrested Development, you have about 40 days left to finish 84 episodes.
Arrested Development will leave Netflix on March 15, 2026. The show is also available to stream on Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Release Date 2003 - 2019-00-00
Network FOX, Netflix
Showrunner Mitchell Hurwitz
Writers Dean Lorey, Abraham Higginbotham, Gareth Reynolds, Hallie Cantor, Jake Farrow, Karey Dornetto, Brian Singleton, Chris Marrs, Maggie Rowe, Barbara Adler
English (US) ·