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Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries: A Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy
Sony has informed UK PlayStation customers that 551 previously purchased movies and shows from StudioCanal will be removed from their libraries as of September 1, due to licensing agreements. This incident underscores the reality that digital purchases are merely long-term licenses, as Sony has a history of content removal, including 314 titles in Germany and Austria in 2022 and the deletion of Funimation libraries after merging with Crunchyroll.
Jul 15, 2026 1 source