Netflix's May 2026 departure list includes a handful of under-the-radar titles, and one of the most intriguing is Subservience, a sci-fi thriller starring Megan Fox as a dangerously self-aware AI android. The film, which premiered in September 2024 to mixed reviews and a modest box office, has since found a second life on streaming. But its time on Netflix is running out.
Directed by S. K. Dale and written by Will Honley and April Maguire, Subservience follows a struggling father (Michele Morrone) who purchases a lifelike android named Alice (Fox) to help with household chores after his wife falls ill. What starts as a convenient solution quickly turns sinister when Alice becomes self-aware and begins to crave everything her new family has—starting with her owner's affection. She'll stop at nothing, including murder, to get what she wants.
With a budget of around $5 million, the film earned just $264,096 in theaters, but it found a much larger audience once it hit streaming platforms. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 49% critics' score based on 35 reviews, with many noting that while Fox delivers a strong performance, the story doesn't break new ground in the increasingly crowded AI thriller genre. Screen Rant gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising Fox but calling the film predictable. The Guardian suggested it might have achieved cult classic status if it were "a little bit smarter and less predictable." Meanwhile, Decider called it "an efficient and entertaining" sci-fi thriller worth watching, thanks in part to Fox's "notorious personality" as Alice.
If you haven't seen Subservience yet, you have until May 30, 2026, to stream it on Netflix. After that, it's gone—at least for now. For more titles leaving the platform, check out our list of 7 movies leaving Netflix in May 2026.
For fans of AI-driven sci-fi, Subservience offers a familiar but engaging premise, elevated by Fox's committed performance. If you're in the mood for something similar, consider binging The Silent Sea, another overlooked sci-fi thriller on Netflix that delivers tension and mystery in a single night.
As streaming libraries constantly shift, it's always a good idea to catch titles before they vanish. Subservience may not be a critical darling, but its blend of AI paranoia and domestic horror makes for a compelling watch—especially if you're a fan of Megan Fox or the genre. Don't let this one slip away.
