Netflix Strikes Massive Global Pay-1 Theatrical Deal with Sony Pictures: ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Zelda,’ and More Lined Up
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Key Points:
- Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have expanded their partnership into a global exclusive "Pay-1" licensing deal, making Netflix the first streaming home for Sony's new theatrical releases worldwide after their cinema and home entertainment runs.
- The multi-year agreement, running from 2027 to 2032, includes exclusive streaming rights for new Sony films and licensing of select titles from Sony’s extensive back catalog, with a gradual rollout starting later this year and full global availability expected by early 2029.
- Confirmed upcoming titles for Netflix under this deal include major franchises and adaptations such as "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse," "The Legend of Zelda," "The Beatles Quartet," "The Nightingale," and the animated feature "
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