Curious why Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend is leaving Netflix? The interactive special is among the last of its kind as Netflix phases out choose-your-own-adventure content in favor of mobile and cloud gaming. As part of this shift, the platform is removing its final interactive titles, ending a unique chapter in its streaming history.
Here’s when the movie is leaving — and what it means for the series.
When is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt movie Kimmy vs. the Reverend leaving Netflix?
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend is leaving Netflix globally on May 12, 2025.
What’s on Netflix confirmed that Netflix will remove Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend from the platform globally on May 12, 2025. Netflix is removing the film as part of its decision to phase out interactive content. As stated by Netflix spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher, “The technology served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas” (via The Verge).
The removal of this 2020 special marks the end of Netflix’s “Interactive Specials” banner, which also previously included titles like Ranveer vs. Wild with Bear Grylls and You vs. Wild.
Is the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt series also leaving Netflix?
Netflix is not removing the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt series. It has only listed the interactive movie Kimmy vs. the Reverend for removal.
As per What’s on Netflix, the platform is “preparing to remove its final two interactive specials,” referring specifically to Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend. Netflix initiated these removals as part of its transition to cloud and mobile gaming exclusively, without mentioning any impact on the main series.
The interactive special, released in May 2020, served as an epilogue to the four-season sitcom. The synopsis reads: “Kimmy’s getting married, but first she has to foil the Reverend’s evil plot. It’s your move: What should she do next?” The original series remains available on the platform.
