Star Trek Is Leaving Netflix! Why? Where to Watch Them Now?
Summary: Star Trek’s remaining Netflix run is on a timer in many regions. This guide breaks down the likely January 2026 cutoff, which series are leaving (including Prodigy), why rights drive it, and where to stream next.
If you were hoping to keep binging Star Trek on Netflix, the window has now closed in most regions. Multiple outlets citing Netflix’s on-page notices reported that the “Last Day to Watch” for most remaining classic series was January 8, 2026, with the titles removed starting January 9, 2026. Meanwhile, Star Trek: Prodigy left on January 1, 2026 (last day to stream: Dec 31, 2025). While the availability can still vary by country, the title page notice in your region remains the best source of truth.
If you’ve been meaning to revisit a full arc, especially the shows that reward momentum, you’ll want a plan now, not later.
Is Star Trek on Netflix Now?
As of mid-January 2026, whether you can still find Star Trek on Netflix largely comes down to your country—but in many places, the remaining series have already hit their licensing end date. Reports citing Netflix’s “Last Day to Watch” notices pointed to January 8, 2026 as the final day for most classic series in many regions.
If you’re in the U.S., you’ve probably already felt the drift: Star Trek on Netflix became more of a memory than a menu option years ago, around 2021. Outside the U.S., many viewers have still had access to the “classic run” of the series, which is why this upcoming removal is hitting harder internationally: the whole backbone of the franchise is suddenly on a timer.
A screenshot shows the ‘Leaving Soon’ badge of the Star Trek series on Netflix, but the exact cutoff date is shown on each title page and can differ by region.
The simplest way to confirm what applies to you is very unglamorous (but reliable): open the title page for a Star Trek series on Netflix and look for the “leaving soon / last day to watch” message. Netflix tends to be blunt when the clock is actually running.
When Is Star Trek Leaving Netflix? Which Ones?
Some Star Trek movies may also show a “Leaving soon” label, but film availability tends to rotate title by title rather than the entire franchise disappearing at once. Always check the individual movie page for the exact “Last Day to Watch” notice in your region.
Prodigy is usually earlier, more like a “finish it by the end of December” situation. Here’s the schedule at a glance:
| Series | When? | Affected Regions |
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Star Trek: The Original Series (S1~S3) |
2026/1/9 | Many regions (verify via the title-page notice) |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation (S1~S7) |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (S1~S7) |
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Star Trek: Voyager (S1~S7) |
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Star Trek: Enterprise (S1~S4) |
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Star Trek: The Animated Series (S1 & S2) |
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Star Trek: Prodigy (S1 & S2) |
2026/1/1 |
Many/most regions; always confirm the “Last Day to Watch” notice on the title page in your country.
As far as I'm concerned, it's better to rewatch the arc-heavy Trek first (DS9, later TNG stretches, Prodigy). The more episodic shows tolerate breaks; the arc-driven ones don’t.
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Why Is Star Trek Leaving Netflix?
So why does Netflix keep raising prices while removing the classics we all love? Well, this isn’t Netflix “losing interest.” It’s the boring, powerful explanation: rights and strategy. Star Trek is Paramount-owned IP, and Netflix access has always been tied to time-limited licensing. When those windows end, the franchise tends to snap back to Paramount’s preferred home base: usually Paramount+.
What’s changed lately is the pressure on the business side. In the bigger picture, this looks like a straightforward licensing window ending plus the broader industry shift toward keeping flagship IP closer to the studio’s own platforms. Paramount and Skydance closed their merger on August 7, 2025, but the immediate driver for Netflix availability is still the expiration of distribution rights in many markets. That may not be the only reason for Netflix’s removals, but it does match the broader trend: studios are getting stricter about where flagship franchises live and how much access costs.
- It’s not Netflix pulling the plug; instead, it’s just the way things are going in the streaming world. Skyrocketing costs and the trend of consolidating content to home platforms like Paramount+ made Star Trek’s exit inevitable.
Where to Watch Star Trek Later?
Tip: Pluto TV availability varies by country, so treat this as a region-dependent option. Great when it’s available, but not guaranteed everywhere.
Once Netflix’s licensing window closes, Star Trek’s “default home” is usually Paramount+, either directly or via a local partner bundle (in some countries, that’s Paramount+ through Prime Video Channels). You can download Netflix titles for offline viewing when the option is available. But, due to Netflix's download limits, downloads expire, and if a title is no longer available on Netflix, you generally can’t renew the download or download it again.
But the experience won’t be identical everywhere. Region-by-region differences can show up in:
- Which series are present (and which seasons)
- Subtitle availability and language options
- Whether you can subscribe directly or only via a channel add-on
- Price and promo cadence
You can also try some third-party assistance like JustWatch. Just switch to the local region version and type "Star Trek" in its search bar, and you will see where you can watch Star Trek after Netflix removals.
FAQs
Not exactly the same everywhere, but in many regions the change has already happened. Multiple reports citing Netflix’s on-page notices said the last day to watch most remaining classic Star Trek series was January 8, 2026 (with removals starting January 9), and Star Trek: Prodigy left on January 1, 2026. Country catalogs can still vary, so check the notice on the title page in your region.
Nothing indicates a guaranteed return. Streaming rights can change, but the current direction of travel is consolidation elsewhere, not bounce-back. Maybe now is a good chance to save money on Netflix.
Final Thoughts
If you’re the kind of person who re-watches selectively, certain captains for certain moods, certain seasons when you need the rhythm back, this removal is less “news” and more a reminder of what streaming actually is: access, not ownership. If you want a clean run, do it while the catalog still lines up in one place. After that, the franchise will still be out there, but you’ll have to chase it a bit more, and that’s never how you want to spend your warp time.
