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Sony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy

Sony has notified UK PlayStation customers that 551 StudioCanal titles will be removed from their digital libraries starting September 1 due to expired licensing agreements. This incident highlights the ongoing consumer concern regarding ownership of digital purchases, echoing similar past removals of Discovery content and Funimation libraries.

Background

This event is part of a broader trend where digital storefronts and streaming services frequently remove content due to complex and shifting licensing agreements between distributors and platforms. It underscores the fragility of digital ownership compared to physical media.

Source
Ars Technica
Published
Jun 30, 2026 at 03:10 AM
Score
6.0 / 10