Sony has issued a 66-day warning to PlayStation users, announcing that 551 films purchased through the PlayStation Store will be removed from accounts on September 1, 2026. The move affects millions of users globally, as the PlayStation Network boasts an estimated 132 million monthly active users. Affected titles include classics such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Paddington, The Deer Hunter, and Shaun the Sheep Movie - Farmageddon.
Reason for Removal
According to a legal notice sent to customers, the removal is due to content licensing agreements expiring. The notice states: "From September 1, 2026, due to our content licensing agreements, you will no longer be able to access your previously purchased content from Studio Canal, and it will be removed from your video library." The films were originally available directly through the PlayStation Store but later migrated to the Sony Pictures Core app.
Full List of Affected Films
The complete list includes 551 titles spanning various genres and decades. Notable films include Alan Partridge, The Evil Dead, Brighton Rock, Paddington 2, Rambo, Shaun the Sheep Movie, Train to Busan, and Total Recall. The list also features TV series such as American Gods Season 1, Gomorra Seasons 2-4, and The Young Pope Seasons 1-2.
Impact on Users
This change means that users who have purchased these films will lose access entirely, even though they paid for them. The decision has sparked frustration among PlayStation users, who question the fairness of digital purchases being revoked. The notice concludes with "Thank you, PlayStation Store" and lists all affected titles. Sony has not announced any compensation or refunds for affected customers.
