Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Netflix Removes Friends; Fans Mourn
Friends, a very popular TV show, is no longer on Netflix.
Netflix had been paying a lot of money to keep it, but they didn't renew the deal.
Now, fans are sad because they can't watch it there anymore.
Some people think HBO Max might get the rights to stream Friends next.
Netflix has added a 'Remind Me' button so fans can get notified if Friends comes back.
In the meantime, you can still watch Friends on Comedy Central India, buy it on DVD or Blu-ray, or find some full episodes on YouTube.
Many other movies and shows are also leaving Netflix soon, which has made fans even more upset.
Friends was removed from Netflix on 30 December due to the expiration of its streaming rights deal.
Netflix reportedly paid between $80 and $100 million annually to keep Friends on its platform.
HBO Max (now called Max) is speculated to be the new home for Friends, especially as it plans to launch in the UK and Ireland in 2026.
Netflix has added a 'Remind Me' button for Friends, notifying viewers if the show returns.
Fans can still watch Friends on Comedy Central India, purchase the series on DVD or Blu-ray, or find some full episodes on the official Friends YouTube channel.
- Who
- Fans of the sitcom Friends
- What
- Netflix has removed Friends from its streaming platform
- When
- 30 December
- Where
- UK and other regions where Netflix operates
- Why
- Netflix did not renew its streaming rights deal for Friends
- Show
- Friends
- Original Network
- NBC
- End Year
- 2004
- Netflix Removal Date
- 30 December
- Annual Licensing Cost
- $80-$100 million
- Potential New Platform
- HBO Max (Max)
- HBO Max UK Launch
- 2026
- Alternative Viewing Options
- Comedy Central India, DVD, Blu-ray, YouTube