Here’s a polished and concise rewrite:The start of 2025 won’t be ideal for some fans, as The Big Bang Theory is set to begin leaving Netflix in several countries on January 1, 2025, with additional regions—such as Netflix Australia and the UK—scheduled to lose the series later in the year.
Notably, the United States is unaffected. The show has never been available on Netflix US, even though the platform secured rights to the Young Sheldon spinoff in late 2023, with a new season arriving in 2024. The Big Bang Theory has remained exclusive to HBO Max (now simply Max) since the service launched.
Despite its limited availability—streaming in just over a dozen countries—the sitcom continues to draw strong and steady viewership on Netflix. According to Netflix’s Engagement Reports, most seasons attracted between 4 and 4.8 million views during the first half of 2024.
Where is The Big Bang Theory leaving Netflix?
The first wave of removals arrives at the start of the New Year, affecting all Asian territories currently carrying the show. A departure notice indicates that the last day to watch is December 30th, meaning all 12 seasons will disappear by January 1st. Regions impacted include Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
The reason for the removal mirrors what’s happening with Friends in many of the same countries: Max is rolling out across these markets. By pulling these popular titles from Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery aims to drive subscribers toward its own streaming platform. Whether this strategy pays off remains to be seen.
What about Netflix UK and Australia?
In the UK and Australia, viewers will retain access a bit longer, although license renewals are approaching.
- Australia will keep the show until at least June 30, 2025.
- The United Kingdom will retain all 12 seasons through December 31, 2025.
- The same end-of-2025 expiration date applies to South Africa and Germany.
