Liam Neeson Action Thriller Cold Pursuit Leaving Netflix

Liam Neeson’s 2019 action thriller Cold Pursuit is scheduled to be removed from Netflix on June 1, 2026 [1]. The film, which features Neeson as a snowplow driver seeking vengeance for his son’s death, has been available on the platform since 2025 [1].

Key takeaways

• Cold Pursuit will leave Netflix on June 1, 2026 [1].
• The film earned $76.4 million worldwide against a $60 million budget [1].
• Critics gave the movie a 68% rating, while audiences provided a 44% score [1].
• Neeson’s more recent action film, Retribution, is currently available to stream for free on Tubi [2].

A Look Back at Cold Pursuit

Directed by Hans Petter Moland, Cold Pursuit follows Nels Coxman, a man who embarks on a mission for justice after his son dies from a forced heroin overdose [1]. The film, which also stars Laura Dern, Tom Bateman, and Emmy Rossum, is noted for its icy setting and gritty, action-heavy tone [1]. While the production was considered a modest success, earning $76.4 million against a $60 million budget, it remains a divisive title among viewers [1].

For those seeking other action titles featuring the actor, the 2023 film Retribution is currently streaming for free on Tubi as of March 15, 2026 [2]. Directed by Nimród Antal, Retribution follows a financier trapped in a car with his children while a mysterious caller threatens to detonate a bomb if they exit the vehicle [2]. The film is the third remake of the 2015 Spanish-French thriller El desconocido [2]. While Retribution struggled at the box office and holds a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it maintains a 67% audience score on the platform's Popcornmeter [2].

Why it matters

Liam Neeson has become a staple of the action-thriller genre, often starring in fast-paced, contained stories that find new audiences on streaming platforms [1, 2]. Despite frequently stating that he intends to retire from action roles due to the physical demands of the work, Neeson has continued to appear in numerous projects since the late 2010s, including The Marksman, The Ice Road, and Memory [1, 3].

While his future in the genre remains a subject of speculation, Neeson has moved toward other projects, such as an upcoming film adaptation of the indie comic book 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank [1]. As Cold Pursuit prepares to exit its current streaming home, it serves as a reminder of the actor's extensive catalog of "throwback" action films that have found a second life through digital distribution [1].