Simon Pegg & Nick Frost’s Best Movies Leaving Netflix Soon!

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Fans of the dynamic duo, consisting of and his fellow comedian , will find February a tough month due to the removal of several movies featuring them, two of which are part of director Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy, from streaming platforms like . This creative trio has been collaborating for decades, with their sitcom Spaced being hailed as one of the best ever made. Their unique blend of comedy, action, and an endless stream of pop culture references first took center stage in 2004 with the release of the successful film Shaun of the Dead.

Unfortunately, “Shaun of the Dead,” a comedy where Shaun (Pegg), a laid-back character, takes on the role of protecting his girlfriend during a zombie apocalypse by…taking her to the pub, is among the movies departing from Netflix next month. The Cornetto Trilogy’s sequel, “Hot Fuzz,” will also be removed from the streaming service on February 1st.

2007 saw the arrival of a movie that pays tribute to buddy cop action flicks, titled “Hot Fuzz” and starring Simon Pegg as the dedicated officer Nicholas Angel who was relocated from London’s police force due to his superior skills making others look bad. In this small-town posting, he teams up with the amiable Danny Butterman, played by Nick Frost, to unravel a sinister plot hidden beneath the town’s peaceful facade. Often praised as the best in the trilogy, fans won’t want to miss out on catching these movies on Netflix before they disappear from its platform.

Simon Pegg & Nick Frost Reunited for an “Unofficial” Movie in the Cornetto Trilogy

As a cinephile, I must share that the next Simon Pegg and Nick Frost film departing from Netflix in February is, technically speaking, not part of the beloved Cornetto trilogy. However, some enthusiasts view it as an unofficial addition to the franchise. Released in 2011, this gem, titled Paul, is expertly directed by Greg Mottola and offers a unique spin on our duo as they journey across America, encountering an extraterrestrial named Paul, brilliantly voiced by Seth Rogen. Although it may not scale the peaks of the official Cornetto Trilogy, for fans of these hilarious partners, Paul is more than worth a watch before it bids adieu from Netflix on February 16.

As a dedicated fan and critic of the dynamic trio composed of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright, I can’t help but feel a pang of anticipation for their potential reunion. In an interview with INews, Frost reminisced about their fruitful collaboration over the past decade, expressing his hope that they would once again join forces. He mused, “Our films have always explored the evolution of male friendships as we age. I believe that at some point, Simon [Pegg], Edgar [Wright], and I will embark on another project together. Even if we’re in our sixties, it’s intriguing to consider how these sixty-year-old friends have evolved. What will their relationship be like then? And I imagine that our audience, who has grown up alongside us, will also be in their sixties.” Adding to the excitement, Simon Pegg stated last year that another collaboration is simply a matter of timing rather than if it will happen at all.

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2025-02-01 00:03