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PlayStation is pulling "previously purchased" digital movies from users' libraries
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony has informed PlayStation customers that hundreds of previously purchased digital movies will be removed from their video libraries starting September 1, 2026, due to content licensing arrangements.
- The affected titles include Studio Canal movies such as Alan Partridge, Terminator 2, Total Recall, Evil Dead, and The Deer Hunter.
- Sony's notification did not include an apology and directed customers to a list of the 551 premium movies that will be removed from the PlayStation store.
- This removal reflects the common practice in digital media where content availability can be revoked based on licensing terms, often outlined in the purchase agreements.
- The decision has sparked frustration among customers, highlighting ongoing concerns about digital ownership and access rights.
