Friday Night Lights is expected to leave Netflix soon, and fans are not only wondering when the sports-drama movie will be leaving the streamer but also where they can watch it after its scheduled exit. The story is based on Buzz Bissinger’s book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream. It follows the Permian High School Panthers football team who, under the guidance of their new coach, Gary Gaines, work hard to make it into the state championship. They also deal with all the social troubles plaguing their hometown.
Here is when Friday Night Lights is leaving Netflix.
When and why is Friday Night Lights leaving Netflix?
Friday Night Lights is leaving Netflix on December 31, 2024.
As for why the film is leaving Netflix, it is because the movie is not an original production of the platform. It was produced by Imagine Entertainment and was licensed to Netflix for a limited time, until December 31, when the license expires.
Where to watch Friday Night Lights after it leaves Netflix?
It is currently unknown where you can watch Friday Night Lights after it leaves Netflix as its new streaming home has not been officially confirmed yet.
However, the film could make its way to Peacock as it was distributed by Universal Pictures, whose parent company NBCUniversal owns the streaming platform. There is also a possibility that Friday Night Lights could stream on another platform if it bags the streaming license for the film.
Currently, Friday Night Lights can be purchased or rented digitally via platforms like Flix Fling.
The film was directed by Peter Berg, whose credits include Hancock, Patriots Day, and Spenser Confidential. Berg also co-wrote Friday Night Lights’ screenplay with David Aaron Cohen. Billy Bob Thornton headlines the film. Lucas Black, Garrett Hedlund, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lee Jackson, Lee Thompson Young, Tim McGraw, and Grover Coulson round out the film’s supporting cast.
