When will ‘Friends’ Leave Netflix Internationally?

Friends is a beloved television show that has remained popular because of its relatable characters and timeless storytelling. While the show originally aired from 1994 to 2004, it has remained popular through syndication and streaming services, making it easily accessible to new audiences searching out comfort TV.

With the rise of streaming services, Netflix has been slowly losing licensed content and that includes Friends which has become a hot commodity and a key selling point for Warner Bros. Discovery’s own streaming service.

Friends is a beloved television show that has remained popular because of its relatable characters and timeless storytelling. While the show originally aired from 1994 to 2004, it has remained popular through syndication and streaming services, making it easily accessible to new audiences searching out comfort TV.

With the rise of streaming services, Netflix has been slowly losing licensed content and that includes Friends which has become a hot commodity and a key selling point for Warner Bros. Discovery’s own streaming service.

In the United Kingdom, Netflix currently holds the rights to Friends until 2025 (specifically December 31st, 2024), which is coincidentally when Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly looking to launch HBO Max.

This end-of-2024 date also applies to Netflix in India.

In Australia, our intel suggests Netflix holds the rights to Friends for another couple of years with it currently set to depart midway through 2024.

In select European regions such as France, you may lose Friends as soon as December 2023 according to our intel.

Of course, the best way to keep up with removals is by keeping an eye on our site where we report monthly removals every single month via our leaving Netflix soon hub.

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