Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit over claims that it lost a drive containing the "master copy" of an unreleased espionage film starring Nicolas Cage. According to the case, the missing material was tied to a movie reportedly valued at about $45 million.
The dispute was brought by a U.K.-based production company and a filmmaker, who allege that the drive was "stolen right off a Netflix desk." The complaint argues that the loss of the copy caused major financial harm and put the release of the film in jeopardy.
Based on the available details, the lawsuit centers on how the unreleased movie materials were handled while in Netflix's possession. The plaintiffs are seeking $105 million in damages, claiming the missing drive contained a crucial version of the project.
The case adds a legal and business cloud over a film that has not yet been released. It also raises broader questions about how high-value digital assets for major productions are stored, secured and tracked when they are shared with streaming platforms.
