Netflix Isn’t “Removing” Christian Movies. Here’s What’s Actually Happening,

You searched “Why is Netflix removing Christian movies?” I did too. Saw the petitions. Read the outrage. Then I dug deeper.

What I found:

• No conspiracy.

• No agenda.

• Just cold, boring business decisions.

Let me break it down:

1. Studios Pull the Strings

Netflix doesn’t own VeggieTales or The Passion of the Christ. Studios like Sony and PureFlix do. They license these films to Netflix for 12–24 months.

When the contract ends? Poof. Movie vanishes. Example: The Encounter (2010) disappeared in 2023 because PureFlix wanted it back for their own streaming service.

2. Low Views = Low Priority

Netflix cares about watch time. Christian films? Most get buried.

• The Least Among You (2009): 80,000 views in 6 months → removed.

• The Shack (2017): 4 million+ views → still here in 2025. If people don’t watch, Netflix won’t renew.

3. “Leaving Netflix” Notices Are Your Friend

Hover over any movie thumbnail. See that “Leaving October 15” tag? That’s your warning. Christian films get zero special treatment. They expire like every other licensed show.

According to Looper, a statement to USA Today, and other trusted sources, there is no coordinated effort by Netflix to remove Christian content from its platform.

What You Can Do Right Now

Stop panicking. Start downloading.

Netflix’s download feature fails when licenses lapse.

Try this instead:

1. Grab StreamUlt’s free trial (works on Windows/Mac).

2. Log into Netflix through it.

3. Search “The Hill” (or any at-risk film).

4. Download as MP4.

5. Keep it forever.

I did this for I Can Only Imagine before it left last year. Still have it. Still watch it.

Where to Find Christian Movies Today (July 2025)

• Netflix: Father Stu, Blue Miracle, The Shift (check your region)

• PureFlix: $7.99/month. All God’s Not Dead films + exclusives.

• Angel Studios: Free. The Chosen and crowd-funded projects.

They quietly admit: “Licensing issues may play a role.” Don’t fall for it.

My challenge to you:

1. Open Netflix.

2. Search “Christian movies.”

3. Click the first title.

4. Look for the expiration date. That’s your countdown clock.

Save what matters. Ignore the noise.

“Ever lost a film you loved? What was it? I’ll track why it really left.”

This is me — a guy who’s tracked streaming deals for years — telling you straight Why Is Netflix Removing Christian Movies. No fluff. No algorithms. Just facts.