New Year, New Content
The holiday season is almost over and the year is quickly coming to an end which means soon enough you’ll be looking for new titles to begin on Netflix. We’ve put together a list of 3 of the best properties that Netflix will sadly be dropping come January 2019, as well as 3 of the best incoming titles for you to get excited about! To find out the full list of 5 titles coming to and leaving Netflix in the new year, check out the video on WatchMojo.com.
3: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story†(2016)
Leaving: January 18th, 2019
When this movie was announced, it made people nervous. Star Wars fans were happy to be getting more content, but the concept of anthology films felt risky – and the story unnecessary. Thankfully, “Rogue One†proved that even armed with an unfamiliar cast of characters, the galaxy far far had more stories worth telling. Starring Felicity Jones and Diego Luna, “Rogue One†shines a light on the once nameless band of unlikely heroes who stole the plans of the Death Star. It provides context to the original Star Wars trilogy in ways that we never thought we needed or wanted. We’re really glad it happened though, and we’re sad to see it leave Netflix.
3: “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story†(2018)
Coming: January 17th, 2019
Nobody makes television quite like Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy, the same creative duo that have brought us such content as “Glee†and “American Horror Storyâ€. With “American Crime Storyâ€, Falchuk and Murphy serves as executive producers on a series developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski that dramatically retells some of the greatest, most buzzworthy crimes in American history. After captivating audiences in season one with the trial of O.J. Simpson, the series followed-up with the mysterious killing of fashion icon Gianni Versace. Like its predecessor, season two was bombarded with Emmy nominations. For those who missed it, here’s your chance to catch up on one of 2018’s best limited series.
2: “It Follows†(2014)
Leaving: January 13th, 2019
It’s easy to bemoan the state of modern horror cinema, but films like “It Follows†inspire hope. The premise of the movie is relatively simple, but expertly executed: a supernatural being pursues its prey mercilessly, only stopping when that person is dead or has sex – at which point the curse is transferred to the new sexual partner. The film navigates the familiar suburban teen landscape in a way that makes it feel fresh, and engages with the notion of teen sex in a provocative way. Maika Monroe’s Jay is a modern “final girl†fit for a new generation, helping to elevate this unique film to the status of a modern horror classic.
2: “FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened†(2019)
Coming: January 18th, 2019
Hugely successful music festivals feel like they’re a dime a dozen these days, but a high profile event that fails spectacularly? THAT’s compelling. In this new Netflix original documentary, you’re invited along on a truly unique experience to a music festival that was billed as the most exclusive, luxurious event of its kind. Chances are that most people watching this video couldn’t afford to go. It turns out that that’s a good thing, because as the title of this documentary suggests, it never really happened. The brainchild of Ja Rule and Billy McFarland, FYRE was a mismanaged nightmare worse than anyone could have imagined. Now you get to watch the chaos from the comfort of your couch and to give you a taste of what’s to come, here is a widely circulated image of the food served at the festival…
1: “The Godfather†(1972)
Leaving: January 1st, 2019
Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 crime drama is one of the greatest films ever made. Featuring phenomenal performances by both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, it is THE definitive gangster film, surpassing all others with only one possible exception… its own sequel. Though it was less well-received than the original at the time of its release, there are many who, with time, have come to feel that “The Godfather Part II†is the superior film – expanding upon the original film in unexpectedly satisfying ways. It could be debated forever; all we know for certain is that both films are fantastic, the third film is weaker but nonetheless worth watching, and all three leave Netflix January 1st, 2019.
1: “Incredibles 2†(2018)
Coming: January 30th, 2019
Making his second appearance on our list today, Brad Bird sure has come a long way. After “The Iron Giantâ€, he followed up with 2004’s hugely successful Pixar film “The Incrediblesâ€. Fans everywhere (young and old) fell in love with this remarkably relatable animated family of superheroes. Audiences were clamoring for more, but it would ultimately take almost a decade and a half before a sequel finally found its way to theaters. Thankfully, good things do indeed come to those who wait, and in addition to being a huge financial success, “Incredibles 2†proved to be every inch worthy of the original. Lucky us… we get to binge watch it on Netflix starting January 30th!
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Check out the video below to find out the full list of shows and movies you can look forward to in 2019, as well as those you should hurry up and watch before they disappear!
