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PlayStation Will Remove More Than 500 StudioCanal Movies and TV Shows From Purchased Libraries

The change highlights that digital purchases are licensed access rather than permanent ownership.

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Overview

  • PlayStation announced that, from September 1, 2026, users will no longer be able to watch StudioCanal titles they previously bought and those items will be removed from video libraries.
  • The removal list published by PlayStation covers more than 500 titles, with some outlets reporting over 550 films and TV seasons affected.
  • No refunds, compensation, or technical ways to transfer purchased copies to other services have been announced by Sony or StudioCanal.
  • The roster includes high-profile films such as Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Paddington 2, Pan’s Labyrinth, and the first three Rambo films, which has driven strong user backlash.
  • This follows earlier regional removals by PlayStation and renews broader questions about licensing-based ownership, consumer protections, and long-term preservation of digital media.