Is Sex and the City Really Leaving Netflix? the June 30 Removal Date Explained
By Robert Thorne
The migration of premium legacy television across domestic platforms highlights how licensing strategies evolved over the past four years. The following timeline outlines how distribution rights shifted across major American services:
| Window Period | Primary US Platforms | Contract Status & Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020, 2023 | HBO Max (Exclusive) | Walled garden; exclusive flagship home to drive nascent subscriber growth. |
| April 2024, May 2026 | Netflix & Max (Co-exclusive) | Dual-platform window; WBD monetizes third-party licensing fees while retaining domestic rights. |
| June 30, 2026 | Netflix Departure | Fixed 26-month syndication term concludes; Netflix removes all 94 episodes. |
| July 2026 & Beyond | Max (Exclusive Home) | Complete domestic rights revert solely to Warner Bros. Discovery ecosystem. |
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