You Don’t Own Digital Content: A Daily Reminder

Sony has informed customers in several European nations that they will soon lose access to a selection of movies purchased through the PlayStation Store. This change results from an impending expiration of a licensing agreement with Studio Canal. If you have bought any of the titles listed in the affected areas, which encompass hundreds of films, you will see that “it will be removed from your video library” starting September 1. This situation serves as a stark reminder that purchasing digital content does not guarantee ownership — when licenses expire or servers shut down, the content you paid for may disappear as well.

The PlayStation Store has communicated the news regarding the discontinuation of Studio Canal movies on various regional pages, including those tailored for UK, French, Italian, and Spanish audiences. Unfortunately, do not expect a refund; the announcement makes no mention of such options. While the expiration date is approaching in a few months, there remains a possibility for changes. Previously, the PlayStation Store planned to remove Discovery shows due to licensing complications but eventually secured a new agreement, allowing those shows to remain available.