'Gilmore Girls' to leave Netflix US after 12 years on the platform

Gilmore Girls will no longer be available on Netflix in the United States after June 30, bringing an end to the show's 12-year run on the streaming platform.

Netflix confirmed the news on June 15 in a post on X, telling fans that all seven seasons of the beloved drama-comedy would be removed at the end of the month.

"It's a show? It's a lifestyle. It's a religion," Netflix wrote. "We are sorry to say that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30."

The announcement prompted an immediate reaction from longtime fans, many of whom credited the platform with helping them discover or revisit the series.

Series Found a New Generation of Fans Through Streaming

Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gilmore Girls originally aired between 2000 and 2007 on The WB and later The CW.

The series starred Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore, an independent single mother raising her academically gifted daughter Rory, played by Alexis Bledel, in the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow.

The ensemble cast also included Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson and Liza Weil.

Although the series remained popular through syndication and DVD releases following its finale, its arrival on Netflix in 2014 introduced it to a significantly wider audience and sparked renewed interest in the show's characters and storylines.

Netflix Revival Expanded the Franchise

The programme's popularity on Netflix ultimately led to the creation of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, a four-part revival released in 2016.

The limited series reunited much of the original cast and brought creator Amy Sherman-Palladino back to oversee the story after her absence from the show's final season.

The revival was designed to bring the narrative closer to the ending Sherman-Palladino had originally envisioned for the series.

While the original seven seasons are leaving Netflix, A Year in the Life will remain available on the platform.

Fans React to Streaming Departure

News of the show's departure quickly sparked concern among viewers online.

Some fans said they were disappointed by the relatively short notice, while others noted that Gilmore Girls had become part of their daily viewing routine.

The series has maintained a devoted following for nearly two decades, with ongoing debates about Rory Gilmore's relationships and the show's memorable characters continuing long after its original run ended.

Future of the Franchise Remains a Topic of Interest

Interest in the Gilmore Girls universe remains strong, with several key figures from the series continuing to discuss potential future projects.

In 2025, Lauren Graham suggested a holiday-themed reunion project could work well for the franchise, comparing the idea to special reunion films produced for other beloved television series.

Meanwhile, Graham and Sherman-Palladino announced plans to collaborate on a book about the making and legacy of Gilmore Girls.

Where Fans Can Still Watch the Series

Although the show is leaving Netflix in the United States, viewers will still be able to watch Gilmore Girls on Disney+ and Hulu.

The future streaming home of the original series beyond those platforms remains unclear.

Gilmore Girls was produced by Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind several major television hits including Friends, ER and The Big Bang Theory. Reports have speculated that the series could eventually move to HBO Max, which is also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, though no official announcement has been made.