The Gatsby Film Is About to Disappear From Your Watchlist

The lavish 2013 adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, will leave HBO Max on July 28. The film, which also features Tobey Maguire as narrator Nick Carraway and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, has been a staple on the platform for some time but is now nearing the end of its current licensing window.

Luhrmann's version is famous for its sumptuous visual style and a soundtrack that juxtaposes jazz age elegance with modern hip-hop, produced in part by Jay-Z. It won two Academy Awards for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design, both credited to frequent Luhrmann collaborator Catherine Martin. The movie grossed over $350 million worldwide, proving that even a polarizing approach could resonate with audiences.

For subscribers who have been meaning to watch it or revisit DiCaprio's portrayal of the iconic literary figure, the next two days are the last chance to stream it without additional cost on the service. After the expiry, the film may move to another platform or become available only via digital rental or purchase, depending on licensing agreements.

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The Business of Streaming Expiries

Movies and shows regularly disappear from streaming services because of fixed-term licensing deals. Studios and distributors grant platforms the right to host content for specified periods, after which the rights can be renegotiated, moved to another service, or reserved for a studio's own platform. In the case of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned HBO Max, rotating its catalog — even with films from its own library — helps manage costs and keeps the content offering fresh for subscribers.

How to Watch Before It's Gone

If you want to catch 'The Great Gatsby' as part of your current subscription, you have until July 28 to stream it on HBO Max. After that, the film may be available on other streaming platforms or through digital storefronts such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Vudu for a rental or purchase fee. Checking JustWatch or a similar aggregator can quickly show where it lands next.