Back in 2014, a movie arrived that had no business being as brilliant as it turned out to be. Based on a children's toy, it could have been a cheap cash grab. Instead, The LEGO Movie became one of the most inventive, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional films of the decade—and now it's about to vanish from Netflix.

Starring Chris Pratt as Emmet Brickowski, a cheerful construction worker who is mistakenly identified as 'the Special'—the prophesied hero destined to defeat the evil Lord Business—the film is a wild ride through a world built entirely of LEGO bricks. Emmet teams up with a motley crew of master builders, including the most hilariously over-the-top Batman you'll ever see, to save their universe from being glued into permanent stasis.

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The voice cast is stacked with talent: Elizabeth Banks as the fierce Wyldstyle, Will Ferrell as the tyrannical Lord Business, Morgan Freeman as the wise Vitruvius, Will Arnett as the dramatic LEGO Batman, Nick Offerman as the pirate MetalBeard, Alison Brie as the relentlessly cheerful Unikitty, and Charlie Day as the excitable 1980s space guy Benny. It's a comedic dream team that fires on all cylinders.

How Did 'The LEGO Movie' Perform?

Against all expectations, The LEGO Movie was a massive success. It grossed over $470 million worldwide on a modest $65 million budget, making it one of the most profitable films of 2014. Critics raved about its clever animation, jokes that worked for both kids and adults, catchy music (including the earworm 'Everything Is Awesome'), and a surprisingly touching story about creativity and letting go. It's no wonder the film is often hailed as one of the best animated movies of the 21st century.

If you haven't seen it yet—or want to revisit its colorful chaos—now's the time. The LEGO Movie leaves Netflix on June 1, 2026. After that, you'll need to find it elsewhere or wait for its next streaming home.

For more fantasy adventures that prove blockbusters can be both fun and meaningful, check out our list of Fantasy Films So Good They Make Blockbusters Look Overrated. And if you're in the mood for another Chris Pratt sci-fi hit, you might enjoy Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Don't wait—everything is awesome, but only until June 1.