DreamWorks’ 2000 fantasy adventure movie that became a cult classic over the years is reportedly set to leave Netflix in a month, giving viewers the window of just a few weeks to catch it on the platform. Netflix’s movie roster is an ever-changing beast, partially because of matters regarding licensing and rights, and partially because audiences want an influx of new additions to the streaming service that they can view at their leisure.
While this means that new movie and show delights come to Netflix every month without fail, it does also come with the side effect of a range of releases leaving the platform every month too, for logistical reasons and for the sake of balance – meaning those who want to catch the best stuff on Netflix often need to keep one eye on the dates specific installments are set to arrive on or leave the platform.
This is exactly the case for one movie reportedly set to leave Netflix shortly, since it’s status as a cult classic rather than a film that experienced immediate box office or critical success means it’s easier for it to fly under the radar, though this makes it all the more worth catching on Netflix during the period of time it is on the streaming service.
The Road To El Dorado Is Set To Leave Netflix In September 2026
The Road to El Dorado is one of DreamWorks’ most beloved cult classic movies, having fallen under the radar upon its initial release with a lower box office and divided reception, but enjoying some consistent success in more recent years with those who found the film and were able to give it a try. Of course, this has been greatly helped over the years by the movie’s presence on streaming services like Netflix, though the 2000 film is reportedly set to leave the platform in September 2026 (as per What’s On Netflix).
The Road to El Dorado is a movie that is in some ways custom-built to have longevity in its popularity, given the quality of the animation on display, and the engaging plot that it explores. As the name suggests, the film centers around two con-men searching for the legendary El Dorado – also known as the City of Gold – and the adventures they go on when they find themselves accidentally mistaken for gods during these adventures, leaving them torn between swindling the local population, or protecting them from an impending threat.
Why The Road To El Dorado Is Well Worth A Watch (Or Rewatch) Before It Leaves Netflix
Though there’s reportedly not long to catch The Road to El Dorado on Netflix before it leaves the platform, there are also plenty of reasons to watch or revisit the film prior to the window in which it’s expected to exit the streaming service.
In a sense, the more cult classic status of The Road to El Dorado is a reason to watch the movie in of itself, since plenty of people will no doubt have ever seen the film, particularly since the year brought a range of major movies for filmgoers to catch instead, such as Mission: Impossible 2 and Gladiator, not to mention the release of several major animated movies like Chicken Run, The Emperor’s New Groove, and An Extremely Goofy Movie for animation fans.
Similarly, the fact that The Road to El Dorado blends its action, adventure, and comedy with a healthy dose of fantasy where you may otherwise least expect it means there’s a little something in the film for almost every kind of viewer, combined with the arcs of two flawed but endearing protagonists who grow significantly as the story unfolds, making the movie a worthwhile Netflix watch while it’s still there.