5 films departing Netflix in May 2025 that you should see now

      May is owned by Vince Vaughn and the grandmothers. "Nonnas," which debuted on May 9, has quickly risen to popularity on Netflix and stays in the top 10 most watched movies. From the kitchen to the football field, "Untold: The Fall of Favre" offers an intriguing perspective on two infamous scandals surrounding Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.

      "Nonnas" and "The Fall of Favre" will still be available on the platform as we transition from May to June. Sadly, five movies are set to leave the service, including "Batman Begins," the inaugural film in the acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy. See the rest of the selections below.

      We also offer guides to the best new films to stream, the top movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Disney+.

      **Batman Begins (2005)**

      *Warner Bros. Pictures*

      In 2025, Christopher Nolan stands as the leading filmmaker in Hollywood regarding influence, fame, and acclaim. However, 20 years ago, Nolan did not possess the same level of power. Yet, "Batman Begins" can be seen as the pivotal film that transformed his career. Previous Batman films depicted Bruce Wayne merely as a comic book character, but Nolan presented a more realistic and layered interpretation of him, beginning with a gritty origin story in "Batman Begins."

      After years of training and traveling, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) returns to Gotham City, becoming Batman, a masked vigilante determined to eliminate crime. Batman faces opponents like his former mentor, Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), and Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy), both of whom believe Gotham is beyond saving. After viewing "Batman Begins," don’t miss "The Dark Knight," which is also leaving at month’s end.

      Stream "Batman Begins" on Netflix.

      **Den of Thieves (2018)**

      *STXfilms*

      "Den of Thieves" has experienced an impressive revival this year. The cult classic's surge in popularity has led to a sequel, "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera," which premiered in January, with a third installment now in development. However, these sequels owe their existence to the original film from 2018. Written and directed by Christian Gudegast, "Den of Thieves" is a heist movie set in Los Angeles that contrasts cops against robbers.

      The distinction between good and evil is blurred as neither side can be classified as entirely righteous or wrong. The police, led by Big Nick O'Brien (Gerard Butler), is a renegade officer who often breaks rules to capture criminals. The robbers are led by Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber), a former Marine and leader of the heist crew. Merrimen's team plans to rob the Federal Reserve Bank while Big Nick aims to thwart them. The confrontation promises to be loud, chaotic, and violent.

      Stream "Den of Thieves" on Netflix.

      **Pride & Prejudice (2005)**

      *Universal Pictures*

      "You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love you." Fans of Jane Austen will recall this famous line from Joe Wright's excellent adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice." The story takes place in the English countryside, home to the five Bennet sisters: Jane (Rosamund Pike), Elizabeth (Kiera Knightley), Mary (Talulah Riley), Kitty (Carey Mulligan), and Lydia (Jena Malone). Under pressure from their father, the girls are urged to find suitable husbands, preferably wealthy ones.

      The independent Elizabeth has no intention of marrying for wealth and is determined to wait for love. Could that man be Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen)? It’s hard not to fall for the tension between Elizabeth and Darcy as they navigate their feelings.

      Stream "Pride & Prejudice" on Netflix.

      **GoodFellas (1990)**

      *Warner Bros. Pictures*

      Martin Scorsese's finest work is about to exit Netflix, which feels like a crime. The late Ray Liotta portrays Henry Hill, a Brooklyn teen who rises through the Mafia ranks to become one of its key lieutenants. While involved with the Mafia, Henry connects closely with Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro), an Irish-American mobster, and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci), a volatile criminal.

      The trio enjoys the perks of Mafia life—wealth, drugs, and power—but these also lead to their downfall. "Goodfellas" is brilliant in its narrative structure, dividing the tale into two parts. The first half romanticizes the Mafia lifestyle, while the second half examines the grim realities of being a gangster. Describing "Goodfellas" as a masterpiece hardly captures its excellence.

      Stream "Goodfellas" on Netflix.

      **Two Weeks Notice (2002)**

      *Warner Bros. Pictures*

      Having Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant in "Two Weeks