2023's summer sensation Barbie is among the many hits leaving Netflix this month

Greta Gerwig's Barbie needs no further introduction since it dominated the box office charts of 2023 and became a summer sensation upon its release. It wasn't only because of the "Barbenheimer" craze that got viewers flocking to the cinemas to catch a glimpse of its glitzy and endlessly charming world. There was far more to it.

Gerwig reinvisioned Mattel's popular doll collection with her cinematic flair, ensuring that she takes its feminist discourse further than only settling for what is known. The dolls have been a crucial part of many childhoods, inspiring young girls to dream big. However, along with all the love, it was also criticised by some people for its message.

Gerwig penned a script that dissected all of it through her carefully calibrated satire while making sure it is not dull or heavy-handed. She showed Barbie going through an existential crisis, thinking of death and the meaning of life. Through her journey, the film taught us so much, but also made us laugh, cry, and cheer for their joys. It wasn't just about a doll — it was about womanhood as a whole.

If this makes you want to watch it all over again on Netflix, you must do so immediately. Here's why.

Is Barbie leaving Netflix? Here's what we know

Yes, Barbie is reportedly leaving Netflix US on July 15, 2025. It will leave the Netflix catalogue in the United States this month. So, if you are hoping to catch something this weekend, you should stream it before it leaves the platform.

The Greta Gerwig film will likely leave Netflix due to the end of its licensing rights with Warner Bros.. It is not clear yet whether it will receive another streaming home. So, after leaving the streaming giant, viewers will be able to watch it by renting it on platforms like Prime Video, Apple, and others.

That is why if you want to stream the film with your Netflix subscription, you had better hurry and catch it at the earliest.

Barbie was a cultural sensation upon its release and rightfully so.

Barbie was released on the same day as Oppenheimer, the 3-hour-long epic from Christopher Nolan, largely about the guilt that consumed the father of the atomic bomb. It was the farthest thing from what Greta Gerwig had concocted with her colorful and vibrant film. Still, it became a pop culture phenomenon that let them both soar at the box office.

The 2023 film was Greta Gerwig's fourth directorial feature film after Little Women (2019), Lady Bird (2017), and Nights and Weekends (2008). While the earlier projects introduced her as a strong creative voice, the 2023 film cemented her place as one of the most talented filmmakers.

Apart from the critical acclaim, the film became a huge success for Warner Bros. and Gerwig as well. It was the highest-grossing movie of 2023, and also the fastest to cross the coveted $1 billion mark in global sales for Warner Bros. Pictures. The film also marked a milestone for Gerwig as it became the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. More importantly, it emerged as a film with a big heart.