What is alleged to have been stolen from Netflix?

A hard drive containing the master copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage spy film.

Why did the production company sue Netflix?

They claim Netflix lost the drive and waited a week to inform them about the theft.

What does Netflix allegedly admit about the drive?

Netflix admitted the drive was unencrypted and taken from its office desks.

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Netflix sued for allegedly losing "master copy" of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

First publishedJul 30, 21:36 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 19:47 UTC · 9m ago

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Netflix sued for allegedly losing "master copy" of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

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A U.K.-based production company and a filmmaker are suing Netflix for allegedly losing a "master copy" of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports.

Reported by 3 outlets — CBS News, Ars Technica. See all sources ↓

Netflix is being sued by a U.K. production company and a filmmaker. They claim a hard drive with an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie was lost or stolen from Netflix’s office. The drive supposedly held the master copy of a $45 million spy film set for release in 2026.

Why it matters

The case shows how valuable digital film assets can be mishandled by big streaming services. It also raises questions about data security and how quickly companies tell partners about losses.

In brief

What is alleged to have been stolen from Netflix?: A hard drive containing the master copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage spy film.
Why did the production company sue Netflix?: They claim Netflix lost the drive and waited a week to inform them about the theft.
What does Netflix allegedly admit about the drive?: Netflix admitted the drive was unencrypted and taken from its office desks.

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While all outlets report the lawsuit and the missing drive, Ars Technica and the second CBS story add details about the film’s budget, genre, and Netflix’s delayed warning, whereas the first CBS story focuses only on the lawsuit claim.

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The film is a $45 million spy movie planned for 2026.
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CBS NewsJul 31, 17:18mentions $45M spy film
Ars TechnicaJul 31, 16:17calls it a $45M spy blockbuster
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Netflix waited a week before informing the production company.
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Ars TechnicaJul 31, 16:17states Netflix delayed warning
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Netflix said the drive was unencrypted and taken from desks.
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Ars TechnicaJul 31, 16:17quotes Netflix email about unencrypted drive

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