Why is Netflix removing Scarlett Johansson’s thriller?

Netflix drops the film in 13 days

Netflix is scheduled to remove The 124-minute psychological thriller starring Scarlett Johansson in roughly two weeks, according to the newest streaming notice. The title is set to leave Netflix on a fixed date, meaning viewers who want to watch will need to do so before the removal window closes.

While the headline focuses on Johansson’s involvement and the movie’s psychological-thriller hook, the practical impact is about availability rather than plot. A limited run like this can quickly shift viewer behavior: people who were planning to stream later may rush to watch immediately, and the title can temporarily climb in internal demand metrics as the deadline nears.

This kind of removal also matters to the broader streaming ecosystem. When Netflix pulls a recently released or mid-catalog film, licensing and distribution become more central—viewers often look for whether the movie is headed to another platform, rent/buy services, or returns later under a new deal. The key takeaway is that the movie’s current Netflix window is close to expiring, so it’s essentially an “act now” moment for anyone tracking Johansson’s genre work.

For viewers deciding whether to watch, the decisive factors are simple:

• The runtime (124 minutes)
• The genre positioning (psychological thriller)
• The urgency created by the near-term removal date

If you’re prioritizing must-watch thrillers, the timing is the news here: the film won’t stay on Netflix for much longer.