For many fans, Supernatural wasn’t just another show in the Netflix library — it was comfort television, the kind of series that kept late-night binge-watchers hooked through fifteen seasons of demons, ghosts, and brotherly banter. Since its Netflix debut in 2014, the Winchester brothers’ journey has been one of the streamer’s most consistent performers, drawing in both die-hard followers and a new generation of supernatural enthusiasts.
But after more than a decade, the road is finally ending — at least on Netflix. The streamer confirmed that Supernatural will officially depart its U.S. library on December 18, 2025, marking the conclusion of a long-term licensing partnership between Netflix and Warner Bros. Television.
Luckily, fans won’t be left in limbo. The series has already lined up two new homes: Prime Video and Peacock, ensuring that Dean and Sam Winchester continue to hunt monsters — and stream — without interruption.
Background: From Network Sensation to Streaming Staple
Originally airing from 2005 to 2020, Supernatural became the longest-running American live-action fantasy series in television history. Created by Eric Kripke and produced by Warner Bros. Television, the series starred Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester) and Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) as brothers battling everything from wendigos to the literal apocalypse.
Over 15 seasons and 327 episodes, Supernatural cultivated one of TV’s most loyal fanbases, known for conventions, fandom art, and a devoted online presence. When Netflix began streaming the show in 2014, it allowed new audiences to discover the Winchester saga, while giving longtime fans a convenient home to revisit it in HD.
However, Warner Bros.’s evolving licensing strategy — particularly as it develops its own platforms and reassigns CW content — has gradually shifted many legacy shows off Netflix.
“It’s part of a larger content realignment across studios,” notes media analyst Rachel Mintz. “We’re seeing Warner and Paramount re-evaluate how much of their catalog lives on Netflix, focusing instead on shared licensing deals that maximize reach and revenue.”
Timeline: When ‘Supernatural’ Is Leaving Netflix
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Watch on Netflix | December 17, 2025 | All 15 seasons will remain available until midnight. |
| Netflix Removal Date | December 18, 2025 | Supernatural, Arrow, and The 100 will exit together. |
| Prime Video Release | December 1, 2025 | Full 15 seasons available to stream earlier in the month. |
| Peacock Release | December 22, 2025 | Complete collection to debut days after Netflix removal. |
Netflix’s loss will come just before the holiday season — a timing consistent with other expiring CW titles like Arrow and The 100. The staggered transition ensures fans can start watching on Prime Video before the show disappears from Netflix, or switch to Peacock soon after.
Why Is Supernatural Leaving Netflix?
The exit stems from Warner Bros. Television’s expiring streaming license with Netflix, part of a broader industry pattern. Since WarnerMedia rebranded HBO Max to Max, the studio has sought to redistribute its older CW titles to partners like Amazon’s Prime Video and NBCUniversal’s Peacock, which now often share library rights.
Unlike some titles that go temporarily “dark” between contracts, Supernatural’s new arrangements were finalized early to avoid a gap in availability.
“Warner Bros. has been strategic about keeping fan-favorite shows continuously available,” says television industry reporter Daniel Trotter. “With Supernatural, they understand the fandom’s importance — it’s evergreen content.”
This dual-platform approach — streaming on both Prime Video and Peacock — mirrors recent licensing strategies seen with The Office and Parks and Recreation, giving viewers flexibility while maximizing syndication value.
Where can you watch ‘Supernatural’ Starting December 2025?
| Platform | Availability Date | Subscription Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Video | December 1, 2025 | Included with Prime | Likely ad-free; full HD access |
| Peacock | December 22, 2025 | TBD (Premium / Ad-supported) | All 15 seasons available; language options include English & Spanish |
| Max | N/A | Not currently planned | Despite Warner Bros. ownership, Max has not announced availability |
This means fans can choose between Prime’s early December debut or wait for Peacock’s all-in-one release later that month.
What About the Spin-offs and Legacy Projects?
While Supernatural’s main series is shifting homes, its related properties follow separate paths.
- The Winchesters, the prequel series produced by Jensen Ackles and Danneel Ackles, remains on Max, under Warner Bros. Discovery’s direct streaming umbrella.
- The animated spin-off shorts and behind-the-scenes content are expected to remain on YouTube and digital retail services (Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play).
These distinctions reflect how studios now distribute IP across multiple platforms, balancing exclusivity with audience reach.
Why Fans Should Care?
The shift represents more than a simple platform change. It highlights how fan loyalty influences corporate licensing strategies.
“Shows like Supernatural thrive on community,” says TV historian Ellen Moore. “Keeping them accessible ensures that conventions, rewatches, and digital fandoms continue to thrive.”
For Netflix, the departure underscores a gradual thinning of licensed content in favor of originals. For Warner Bros. and NBCUniversal, it’s a chance to reintroduce classic genre television to fresh audiences through new streaming ecosystems.
What’s Next for CW Content?
By late 2025, nearly all CW shows that once anchored Netflix’s U.S. library — The Flash, Arrow, The 100, and Supernatural — will have moved elsewhere. The newer CW series now follow separate licensing deals, often landing on Hulu, Max, or Paramount+, depending on the ownership.
This marks the end of an era in which Netflix served as the definitive home for CW content. But it also signals a future where multi-platform deals allow studios to maintain profitability while giving fans multiple access points.
Conclusion
As Supernatural packs up and leaves Netflix after more than a decade, it marks the close of a streaming chapter — but not the story’s end. The Winchester brothers have found new digital homes, ensuring that old and new fans alike can keep the Impala’s engine running.
In a shifting streaming landscape defined by exclusivity and rights reshuffling, Supernatural’s dual-platform presence on Prime Video and Peacock offers a rare kind of continuity. The road may change, but for Sam and Dean — and the millions who followed them — the hunt goes on.
FAQs
The final day to watch is December 17, 2025. It will be removed on December 18 at midnight.
Yes. It will be available on Prime Video starting December 1 and on Peacock starting December 22.
Yes, both Prime Video and Peacock confirmed full-series availability — all 327 episodes.
It’s unclear if Supernatural will be on Peacock’s ad-supported tier or Premium tier, but most WB series land in Premium.
Warner Bros. opted for shared licensing with Prime Video and Peacock to maximise audience reach and revenue, similar to Friends and The Office syndication models.
No, The Winchesters remains on Max, under Warner Bros. Discovery’s direct streaming slate.
