Nowadays, it seems as though every movie and television series ever produced is available on some streaming platform. There are the originals, like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video, and newer entries like HBO Max, Disney+, and Paramount+. Plus (see what we did there) a multitude of others, like Roku, Apple TV+, Peacock, and many more. Side note, is there a certain quota of “number of streamers with ‘plus’ shoehorned into their names” that needs to be met? Looking at you, Discovery+ and ESPN+.
However, our favorite programs cannot last forever, even in the Golden Age of Streaming. Rights change and expire, shows bounce from platform to platform, or sometimes disappear entirely. At least streamers usually announce ahead of time what is leaving and when. That way, audiences can prepare a proper farewellor a frenzied binge-watchif multiple favorite titles leave simultaneously.
This time it’s your turn, Hulu watchers. Several iconic films are leaving the Disney-owned streamer next month, so you’d better get your last fixes in. Here’s a selection of some of the best titles leaving Hulu in February 2023.
Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy (Feb. 11)
Superhero lovers, beware.Batman Begins,The Dark Knight, andThe Dark Knight Risesare all set to leave Hulu on February 11.
Intended asa darker reboot of the film seriesafter the less-than-stellar response to 1997’sBatman & Robin, Nolan’s trilogy became the blueprint for modern superhero films. The latter two films each grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, andThe Dark Knightis regarded as not just one of the best superhero movies, but one of the greatest films of all time.
Fans of Nolan’s other works will want to check out his other hitsInsomniaandInception. Unfortunately, they are set to depart alongside theBatmantrilogy on February 11.
28 Weeks Later (Feb. 28)
A sequel to 2002’s28 Days Later, not to be confused with the very different Sandra Bullock-led28 Days, this film centers on the return of the “Rage Virus” as it infects a supposedly “safe zone” in London. Featuring stars such as Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne, and Jeremy Renner, the film was a critical and commercial success at its 2007 release.
For anyone seeking escapism from the real world, a film abouta virus causing the breakdown of societyprobably isn’t for you. But, for everyone else, check this out before it leaves at the end of the month.
A League of Their Own (Feb. 28)
This film tells a fictional story of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The ensemble cast managed to lure in some big names, including Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, and Jon Lovitz. Praised for its themes and cast performances, the film grossed more than $132 million worldwide. So you could say it was a… home run.A League of Their Ownwill also depart on February 28, though fans of the film may want to check out the new series adaptation on Prime Video from Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson.
The Da Vinci Code (Feb. 28)
This adaption of the same-named novel by Dan Brown centered on Robert Langdon (played by Tom Hanks), who uncovers the secret of the Holy Grail and living descendants of Jesus Christ.
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Unsurprisingly, the film was not too popular with the Catholic Church upon its release. However, that didn’t deter audiences, asThe Da Vinci Coderaked in $760 million worldwide. It even produced two sequels, 2009’sAngels & Demonsand 2016’sInferno.
The Last Song (Feb. 28)
Ah, 2010. Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth seemed perfect together, didn’t they? This romantic drama, based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, centers on Cyrus’s character as she reconnects with her father and falls in love by the beach.
Critics weren’t too kind to this movie. It’s a mystery why, as the “teen drama” where an unwilling protagonist returns to her hometown and unexpectedly falls in love is possibly the most original concept in cinema. Still,The Last Songis a guilty pleasure for some viewers, so take this time to blastWhen I Look at Youonce more before the month’s end.
Liar, Liar (Feb. 28)
Jim Carrey is at his most Jim Carrey in this 1997 comedy. A man who has spent his entire career lying is forced to say nothing but the truth for a single day. Reviews agreed that Carrey’s over-the-top performance balanced out any lulls in the plot.
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Audiences agreed, andLiar, Liargrossed more than $300 million worldwide. A favorite among Carrey fans, the film has remained popular in the 25 years since its release. But it is leaving Hulu at the end of February, and we promise that’s the truth.
Office Space (Feb. 28)
Yeah, if you could go ahead and leave this movie on Hulu… that’d be great.Office Spacecomes from the mind ofBeavis and Butt-head’sMike Judge and centers on the jaded employees of a 1990s software company.
While a critical hit at its release, the film has onlygrown in popularityin the two decades since due to its cult following and endless memes. Printer scene, anyone? Anyone who hasn’t seen this masterful play on the intricacies of work-life should check it out before it clocks out at the end of the month.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Feb. 28)
Wes Anderson’s fourth directorial outing served as both a parody of and homage to famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. Bill Murray ledthe star-studded castas explorer Steve Zissou who sought revenge on the shark that ate his partner.
Initially a critical and commercial flop at its release,Steve Zissougained a cult following in the following years among both critics and fans. The marine vessel takes its last trip on Hulu on February 28, so take the plunge if you haven’t yet.
A complete list of every title leaving Hulu in February 2023 can be foundhere.
