The 2021 film Spencer, featuring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, will leave Netflix on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Fans of the movie, which earned Stewart widespread acclaim including her first Academy Award nomination, have only a few days left to watch it on the platform. The film portrays a tense period during the British royal family’s 1991 Christmas at Sandringham House, Norfolk.
Plot and Production Details Highlighting Royal Struggles
Set amid escalating personal and public challenges, Spencer captures Diana’s fight to deal with the breakdown of her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, complicated by rumors of his affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. The story delves into Diana’s mental health and pressures within royal life. Directed by Pablo Larraín from Steven Knight’s screenplay, the movie also features Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Sean Harris, Sally Hawkins, and Amy Manson in key roles.
Critical Reception and Awards Recognition
The film achieved significant critical success, earning $25.2 million at the box office. It holds an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 366 critic reviews and a Metacritic score of 76 from 53 critics, with a user rating of 6.8. Kristen Stewart received multiple Best Actress nominations, including at the Academy Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globes, though she did not secure a win.
Upcoming Streaming Changes and Alternatives
Spencer is part of a group of films being removed from Netflix soon, joining titles such as 28 Days Later, Groundhog Day, Parasite, and Zodiac. At this time, no information has been released about which streaming service will acquire Spencer next. However, the movie will continue to be accessible for rental or purchase on premium video-on-demand sites like Amazon Prime Video, allowing viewers to watch it beyond its departure from Netflix.
