Everything Leaving Paramount+ This Week Including Notable Documentaries

Streaming libraries are always changing, and this week, Paramount+ will say goodbye to several noteworthy films. For subscribers eager to catch acclaimed documentaries and historical dramas, the clock is ticking. These departures feature intimate musical portraits, sports tragedies, gripping crime histories, and stories of World War II resistance. Planning your viewing schedule now will help ensure you don’t miss these titles before they exit the platform.

‘Sheryl’ (2022)

This intimate documentary chronicles the life and career of American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. Directed by Amy Scott, the film combines archival footage and personal interviews to delve into the artist’s rise to fame, alongside her battles with depression and breast cancer. Musical peers like Keith Richards, Laura Dern, and Joe Walsh share their insights into her lasting impact on the music industry. Viewers have until July 7, 2026, to stream ‘Sheryl’ before it leaves Paramount+.

‘American Dream/American Knightmare’ (2018)

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this documentary provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Marion “Suge” Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records. The film features a series of interviews with Knight, exploring his influence on the rise of gangsta rap and the eventual downfall of his music empire. It examines the tumultuous 1990s music industry, highlighting the controversies and legal issues that marked his career. Viewers can watch ‘American Dream/American Knightmare’ on Paramount+ until July 8, 2026, before it departs the service.

‘La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla’ (2020)

Filmmaker Raquel Cepeda directs this feature-length documentary about Lorine Padilla, the matriarch of the Savage Skulls street gang in the 1970s Bronx. The film offers a unique historical perspective on the social and economic decline of New York City during that era. It follows Padilla’s transformation from a gang-affiliated figure to a committed community activist and grandmother. ‘La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla’ is set to leave the Paramount+ streaming library on July 8, 2026.

‘Alone in Berlin’ (2016)

Based on Hans Fallada’s historical novel, this drama stars Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson as a working-class German couple during World War II. After losing their only son in battle, they choose to resist the Nazi regime by anonymously distributing anti-fascist postcards across Berlin. Directed by Vincent Pérez, ‘Alone in Berlin’ portrays their quiet defiance amid a tense Gestapo investigation led by an inspector played by Daniel Brühl. This gripping period piece is available for subscribers to watch until it departs on July 12, 2026.

Which of these titles are you planning to watch before they leave the platform? Share your watchlist and thoughts in the comments.