Policy · 1h ago
Sony to delete 500+ purchased movies from digital libraries
Sony will remove over 500 StudioCanal films from customers' digital libraries on September 1, 2026, with no compensation. The move highlights the fragility of digital ownership and fuels the growing demand for physical 4K Blu-ray discs. Affected users lose access to content they paid for, sparking criticism over consumer rights.
Meridian48 take
The deletion underscores how digital purchases are effectively long-term rentals, a reality that undermines trust in digital storefronts.
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'This should be illegal': Sony is deleting over 500 movies that people bought from their digital libraries — just proving further why 4K Blu-ray's popularity keeps growing →
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