World War II storytelling has been having a moment lately, with hits like Pressure and Lucky Strike performing well on premium video-on-demand, and Tom Hanks' documentary series World War II keeping audiences glued for two months. But amid this wave of fresh content, one of the genre's most underrated and emotionally charged films is quietly slipping away from Paramount+. Allied, starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, will be removed from the streaming service on September 1, 2026.
Released in 2016, Allied arrived with high expectations. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film was a live-action return for the filmmaker after a decade spent on performance-capture projects like The Polar Express and A Christmas Carol. Unfortunately, the movie's release was overshadowed by the very public split of one of its leads, which dominated headlines and likely contributed to its underwhelming box office performance.
The film tells the story of a Canadian intelligence officer (Pitt) and a French resistance fighter (Cotillard) who pose as a married couple in 1942 Casablanca. As they carry out a dangerous mission, they fall genuinely in love, leading to a tense and romantic thriller that blends the espionage of Casablanca with the code-breaking intrigue of The Imitation Game. It's a sweeping, old-fashioned wartime romance with a modern edge.
Despite its star power and pedigree, Allied struggled to find its audience. With a reported budget of $113 million, it grossed only $119 million worldwide, with a mere $40 million coming from domestic theaters. Critics were mixed, giving it a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus notes that it "has its moments, but doesn't quite achieve epic wartime romance status." Still, the film boasts strong performances from its leads, as well as supporting turns from Jared Harris and Lizzy Caplan.
For fans of Pitt, this is a chance to see him in a classic leading-man role before his upcoming projects hit screens. He'll next appear in David Ayer's Heart of the Beast and David Fincher's The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, both highly anticipated. And if you're in the mood for more WWII drama, you might also check out Peter Berg's upcoming WWII epic on Netflix, which promises a different kind of wartime story.
As September approaches, make sure to add Allied to your watchlist before it disappears. It's a film that deserves a second look, especially for those who appreciate character-driven war dramas. And if you're looking for other titles leaving streaming services soon, our list of movies leaving Netflix in September might help you plan your viewing.
While Allied may not have been the blockbuster Paramount hoped for, it remains a fascinating entry in Zemeckis's filmography and a testament to the enduring appeal of WWII romance. Don't miss your chance to stream it before it's gone.
