Sony is removing 551 StudioCanal films from PlayStation Store accounts in the UK and Europe starting September 1, 2026. This action deletes previously purchased digital movies due to an expired licensing agreement. Buyers who own these titles will lose access to them permanently. The change affects major releases like Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Paddington.
Sony deletes previously purchased digital movies from user accounts
The removal targets the video library portion of the PlayStation Store. Sony confirmed that the content will be wiped from user accounts on the specified date. This policy applies to digital purchases made through the platform. The company stated that customers will not receive refunds for the lost media.
Affected titles span several popular genres and decades. The list includes Rambo: First Blood, Bridget Jones’ Diary, and Pan’s Labyrinth. These films are part of the StudioCanal catalog licensed for digital distribution. The expiration of this agreement triggers the automatic deletion of the files.
Users in the United States are not affected by this specific removal event. The licensing issue is limited to the UK and European markets. Sony’s statement clarified that the content will be removed from video libraries entirely. Owners of these films in other regions can continue to watch their purchases.
Source: NotebookCheck
