Netflix to Remove Cult Classic 'Copycat' from Its Library
Netflix is about to remove very underrated 1990s movie

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Netflix is set to remove several titles from its library in June 2026, including the 1995 thriller 'Copycat', starring Sigourney Weaver. The film has gained a reputation as one of the most underrated thrillers of the 1990s, following its initial moderate success and later acclaim.
- 01'Copycat' features Sigourney Weaver as a criminal psychologist who becomes agoraphobic after a traumatic incident.
- 02The film grossed $79 million against a budget of $27 million, marking it a moderate box office success.
- 03Initially receiving mixed reviews, 'Copycat' later gained a strong following and is now viewed as a cult classic.
- 04The film's plot revolves around a criminal psychologist hunting a serial killer who mimics past murders.
- 05Netflix's removal of titles occurs without prior warning to subscribers, affecting many viewers' watchlists.
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Netflix regularly updates its library, and in June 2026, it will remove several titles, including the 1995 thriller 'Copycat'. The film stars Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Helen Hudson, a criminal psychologist who becomes agoraphobic after a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer, portrayed by Harry Connick Jr. Despite a modest box office performance, grossing $79 million against a $27 million budget, 'Copycat' gained popularity on VHS and is now celebrated as one of the most intelligent thrillers of the 1990s. Critics and audiences alike have lauded it as an underrated gem of its decade. The film's removal from Netflix highlights the platform's practice of taking down content without notifying subscribers, leaving many fans scrambling to watch their favorites before they disappear. Other titles leaving Netflix in June include various popular films and shows, further emphasizing the fluid nature of streaming content availability.
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