Netflix is finding its footing in 2022 as they are set to release a slew of originals knee-deep in pop culture and more fan-favorites in the month of February. From a 3-part documentary on the rise of Kanye West to an animated series on a modern cult video game classic, Netflix is pulling out all the stops. Although only the first two episodes of Kanye’s documentary will be released in February, you can also look to other thrilling documentaries such as The Tinder Swindler, focusing on a fraudster who used the titular app to con money from women, or season 2 of Catching Killers, where investigators take you behind-the-scenes on the most infamous serial killer cases.
Those seeking a few laughs can find comfort in Steve Carell’s return in season 2 of Space Force, or everyone’s favorite animated hit Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. If scares are what you’re looking for, give Texas Chainsaw Massacre a shot. The 9th entry in the Texas franchise follows recent trends and is a decades-later sequel to the original film directed by Tobe Hooper, where Leatherface steps out of the shadows to wreak havoc and skin old and new faces alike. Moving on, Zack Snyder fans are also in for a treat this month as arguably his best film, Watchmen, and his only animated film to date, Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, will be available to stream.
There’s way more ground to cover, so continue on for our monthly recommendations along with the full list of everything coming to and leaving Netflix in February 2022 below. You can also find what’s about to arrive and depart from Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ right here on DiscussingFilm.
Our Recs:
Child of Kamiari Month
Netflix is adding a new addition to its anime vault with Child of Kimiari Month. The film follows 12-year-old Kanna a year after losing her mother as she learns that she must now complete a family mission to deliver offerings to the annual gathering of Gods in the sacred land of Izumo. Kanna’s mother was set to complete the mission until her passing. With the hope of reuniting with her long-gone mother in the God’s land, Kanna must now journey across Japan and uncover the mystery surrounding her heritage and how it relates to the afterlife. Those looking to get sentimental this month can look no further.
Child of Kamirari Month hits Netflix on February 8!
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Kanye West ended 2021 at a high point with the release of his newest album, Donda, and a unique benefit concert guest-starring Drake. 2022 looks to be no different with the release of jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy. This intimate docuseries covers over two decades, charting West’s journey from the south side of Chicago to the top of the rap world. Directed by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, this special event will be split into 3 parts. This creative duo behind the scenes is best known for directing A Kid From Coney Island, a feature documentary about the rise, fall, and rebirth of ex-NBA star Stephon Marbury. Now, audiences on Netflix will be able to witness the birth of a musical genius.
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy kicks off on Netflix on February 16!
The Cuphead Show!
One of the most popular indie games in history is getting its own animated tv series in The Cuphead Show! The series will premiere with a 12-episode season and Netflix has even already been renewed it for two more. The show stars Tru Valentino as the impulsive Cuphead and Frank Todaro as his easily swayed brother Mugman.
Valentino is recognized most as Aaron Thorsen in ABC’s The Rookie and as Adam in the video game Psychonauts 2. Todaro is best known as Leif in the anime Vinland Saga and as Starscream in Netflix’s Transformers: War for Cybertron trilogy. The Cuphead Show! will include special guests such as comedian Wayne Brady and seasoned voice actor Grey Griffin. Seeing the game brought to life with this much care will surely bring joy to fans, and these hilarious misadventures on Netflix will only grow the fandom larger.
The Cuphead Show! debuts on Netflix on February 18!
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
From the minds of Evil Dead (2013) and Don’t Breathe duo Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, Texas Chainsaw Massacre is looking to set itself apart from recent horror revamps. After nearly 50 years of hiding since Tobe Hooper’s original tale, Leatherface has returned to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupted his carefully shielded world.
If that wasn’t bad enough, influencers have also invaded his remote Texas ghost town looking to breathe some “fresh” life into it. Throw in Sally Hardesty, the lone survivor from the first film, looking to get even with Leatherface and you have a certified legacy sequel. This is only the second directing gig for filmmaker David Blue Garcia, a rising voice in the local indie film scene in Texas, rightfully so.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre slashes its way onto Netflix on February 18
Vikings: Valhalla
Vikings ended in 2020 with a majority of its episodes on the History Channel and the last 10 on Prime Video, but Netflix saw its potential and decided to produce a spin-off in Vikings: Valhalla. A hundred years have passed since the original series and a new generation of legendary heroes have risen to forge their own destiny, and make history. Centering on the final years of the Viking age, Valhalla will chronicle the adventures of notable explorer Lief Eriksson, his sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson.
Tensions between Vikings and English royals violently reach a breaking point as an epic journey across oceans and battlefields (albeit bloody) begins. From Kattegat to England and beyond, the fight for survival and glory continues. For those who have never seen Vikings, this spin-off will not heavily rely on references to the original series, but it will try and reel you in for more good old-fashioned Norse mayhem.
Vikings: Valhalla premieres on Netflix on February 25
New Arrivals for Netflix February 2022
Coming February 1
My Best Friend Anne Frank — Netflix Film
Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 4 — Netflix Family
Raising Dion: Season 2 — Netflix Series
The Addams Family (1991)
Anaconda
Batman Begins
The Book of Eli
The Bourne Ultimatum
Caddyshack
Caddyshack 2
Countdown
The Dark Knight
Despicable Me
Despicable Me 2
The Devil’s Advocate
Donnie Brasco
The Exorcist
The Foreigner
The Hangover
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
The Last Samurai
The Lucky One
The Negotiator
The New Guy
New Year’s Eve
The One
The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Guys
Patsy & Loretta
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Warrior
Watchmen
Coming February 2
Dark Desire: Season 2 — Netflix Series
MeatEater Season 10 Part 2 — Netflix Documentary
The Tinder Swindler — Netflix Documentary
Coming February 3
Finding Ola — Netflix Series
Kid Cosmic: Season 3 — Netflix Family
Murderville — Netflix Series
Coming February 4
Looop Lapeta — Netflix Film
Sweet Magnolias: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Through My Window — Netflix Film
Coming February 8
Child of Kamiari Month — Netflix Anime
Love is Blind Japan — Netflix Series (New episodes weekly)
Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? — Netflix Comedy
Coming February 9
Catching Killers: Season 2 — Netflix Documentary
Disenchantment: Part 4 — Netflix Series
Ideias à Venda — Netflix Series
Only Jokes Allowed — Netflix Comedy
The Privilege — Netflix Film
Coming February 10
Into the Wind — Netflix Film
Until Life Do Us Part — Netflix Series
Coming February 11
Anne+: The Film — Netflix Film
Love Tactics — Netflix Film
Bigbug — Netflix Film
Inventing Anna — Netflix Series
Love and Leashes — Netflix Film
Love Is Blind: Season 2 — Netflix Series (New episodes weekly)
Tall Girl 2 — Netflix Film
Toy Boy: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Coming February 12
Forecasting Love and Weather — Netflix Series
Twenty Five Twenty One — Netflix Series
Coming February 14
Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire — Netflix Series
Fishbowl Wives — Netflix Series
Coming February 15
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Ridley Jones: Season 3 — Netflix Family
Coming February 16
Blackhat
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy — Netflix Documentary (New episodes weekly)
Secrets of Summer — Netflix Family
Swap Shop: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Coming February 17
Erax — Netflix Film
Fistful of Vengeance — Netflix Film
Forgive Us Our Trespasses — Netflix Film
Heart Shot — Netflix Film
Mo Gilligan: There’s Mo to Life — Netflix Comedy
Young Wallander: Killer’s Shadow — Netflix Series
Coming February 18
The Cuphead Show! — Netflix Family
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing — Netflix Documentary
Rabbids Invasion Special: Mission to Mars — Netflix Film
Space Force: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Texas Chainsaw Massacre — Netflix Film
Coming February 20
Don’t Kill Me — Netflix Film
Coming February 21
Halloween (2007)
Coming February 22
Cat Burglar — Netflix Series
RACE: Bubba Wallace — Netflix Documentary
Coming February 23
Worst Roommate Ever — Netflix Documentary
UFO — Netflix Film
Coming February 24
Karma’s World Music Videos — Netflix Family
Coming February 25
Back to 15 — Netflix Series
Merlí. Sapere Aude — Netflix Series
Restless — Netflix Film
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming — Netflix Film
Vikings: Valhalla — Netflix Series
Coming February 28
My Wonderful Life — Netflix Film
Two Sentence Horror Stories: Season 3
Leaving Netflix in February 2022
Some notable gems are unfortunately leaving Netflix in February 2022. Starting with Good Time, the film that blew up the Safdie Brother’s name and further set Robert Pattinson apart as an acting force to be reckoned with. If you’re looking forward to Pattinson’s upcoming leading turnout in The Batman, then Good Time is not to be missed. Next up, get ready to say goodbye to some much-loved comedies like Step Brothers and Observe and Report. Last but not least, classic must-sees such as Labyrinth, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Mars Attacks! will be exiting as well. Check out the full list of everything leaving Netflix in February 2022 below.
Leaving February 1
Await Further Instructions
Grown Ups
Leaving February 8
Polaroid
Leaving February 10
Good Time
Leaving February 15
Studio 54
Leaving February 16
Drunk Parents
Leaving February 20
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
Leaving February 25
No Escape
Our Idiot Brother
Leaving February 26
Edge of Seventeen
Leaving February 28
Border Security: America’s Front Line: Season 2
21 Jump Street
Blade Runner: The Final Cut
Chocolat
Dances With Wolves
The Darkest Hour
Fool’s Gold
Here Comes the Boom
I Am Legend
The Interview
Labyrinth
Law Abiding Citizen
Mars Attacks!
Observe and Report
Rain Man
Sabrina
Sex Drive
Something Borrowed
Soul Surfer
Step Brothers
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Total Recall
We Were Soldiers
Wyatt Earp
