‘A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Hulu This Week

by

If you have a lot on your watchlist, now is a good time to choose what to watch first. Here are the titles becoming unavailable this week-specifically on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and Sunday, October 5, 2025-with brief, straightforward summaries to help you decide what to watch before they’re gone.

Every listing provides the important information you need-a summary of the story, the main actors and their characters, and details about the director and writer-so you’ll know exactly what each title is about. The dates listed-like Tuesday, September 30, 2025, or Sunday, October 5, 2025-tell you when each title will no longer be available.

‘After Midnight’ (2020)

Departing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This independent film combines different genres, centering around Hank, whose partner, Abby, mysteriously disappears. She leaves behind a note and strange scratching sounds at his door every night. The movie mixes romantic elements with the suspense of a creature feature, starring Jeremy Gardner as Hank and Brea Grant as Abby. Henry Zebrowski and Justin Benson appear in supporting roles. It was initially shown as ‘Something Else’ before being released as ‘After Midnight.’

The film, written by Jeremy Gardner and co-directed by Gardner and Christian Stella, is a concise 83 minutes long. It was produced by Rustic Films and Kavya Films. The story focuses on characters dealing with grief and relationships, with a monster element woven in. It centers around Hank’s efforts to face whatever haunts him nightly, all while looking back on the most important relationship of the past ten years.

‘Charlotte’ (2021)

Departing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This animated biographical drama brings to life the story of Charlotte Salomon, a German-Jewish painter. Her significant autobiographical work, ‘Life? or Theatre?’, details her life leading up to her deportation during World War II. The voice cast for the English-language version features Keira Knightley, alongside Brenda Blethyn, Jim Broadbent, Sam Claflin, Eddie Marsan, Sophie Okonedo, Mark Strong, and other talented actors in key roles.

The film was directed by Éric Warin and Tahir Rana, based on a story by Erik Rutherford and a screenplay by Rutherford and David Bezmozgis. It’s a collaborative project between Canada, Belgium, and France. The music was composed by Michelino Bisceglia, and Roderick Deogrades and Sam Patterson handled the editing. Elevation Pictures (Canada), Nour Films (France), and The Searchers (Belgium) are distributing the film.

‘The Wheel’ (2021)

Departing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This emotionally charged drama centers on Albee and Walker-a young couple facing divorce-who retreat to a secluded mountain cabin hoping to repair their relationship through guided exercises. However, the homeowners, Ben and Carly, find themselves unexpectedly involved in the couple’s difficulties. The film stars Amber Midthunder as Albee, Taylor Gray as Walker, Bethany Anne Lind as Carly, and Nelson Lee as Ben.

The 83-minute film, directed by Steve Pink and written by Trent Atkinson, first showed at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021 and was later released in the U.S. Bella Gonzales handled the cinematography, while Neal Wynne was in charge of editing. The film was produced by Hurley/Pickle Productions and Eastern Blocc.

‘The Forgiven’ (2022)

Departing on Sunday, October 5, 2025, this drama unfolds in Morocco and is inspired by Lawrence Osborne’s 2012 novel. It centers on David and Jo Henninger, a British couple, who find themselves facing difficult consequences after a deadly car accident. They must confront the family of the victim during a lavish and wild party in the desert. The film stars Ralph Fiennes as David and Jessica Chastain as Jo, alongside supporting actors including Matt Smith and Caleb Landry Jones.

The film, both written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, first shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021, was released in theaters in 2022. It delves into ideas about privilege, responsibility, and remorse. Reviews have praised its satirical style and the acting, particularly Ralph Fiennes’ portrayal of a man who must face the repercussions of his sheltered life.

‘A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown’ (2015)

Departing on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Also known as ‘Get Squirrely,’ this animated adventure follows a squirrel who plans a heist to get back a supply of nuts stolen by a large food company. The voice cast includes Jason Jones, Will Forte, John Leguizamo and Samantha Bee, and in certain versions, features additional voices from Victoria Justice, John Cleese and Jim Cummings.

The film, directed by Ross Venokur and written by Lenore Venokur, was created by Vanguard Animation. It was distributed by Viva Pictures in certain areas as Get Squirrely. Lasting around 82 minutes, it’s a fun, family-friendly comedy about a heist, featuring talking animals and a clever scheme to defeat dishonest businesspeople.

Did you snag any good shows to watch before they disappear? Tell us about your viewing schedule and what you’re enjoying from this week’s departing titles in the comments!

Read More

2025-09-30 05:15