PlayStation has begun notifying users via email that more than 550 digital movies will be deleted from their accounts on September 1, 2026. This action is due to a licensing agreement with Studio Canal, affecting any content purchased from the company through the PlayStation Store.
The notification clearly states that the affected content, totaling 551 titles, will be removed from users' video libraries. This includes a range of films such as "Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut," "Attack the Block," "Hot Fuzz," "Paddington," and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," as well as some TV seasons like "American Gods Season 1."
This move follows a similar incident in December 2023, when Sony announced the removal of Discovery content. Following significant negative user reaction, Sony reversed that decision, stating that Discovery titles would remain accessible due to updated licensing arrangements for at least 30 months. That period has now concluded.
Sony announced in 2021 that it would cease offering movie and TV purchases and rentals on the PlayStation Store. The current deletion of Studio Canal content, with limited advance notice, has reignited discussions among users about the nature of digital ownership. To date, there has been no announcement regarding refunds or alternative compensation for affected users. IGN has reached out to Sony for comment.