Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit from a production company that says the streamer lost a master copy of an unreleased film. According to the claim, the missing master has seriously affected the movie’s commercial prospects and its ability to generate future sales.
The case centers on the alleged loss of a key version of the film before its release. A master copy is a critical asset in movie distribution, and the production company argues that losing it creates major problems for marketing, delivery and broader business opportunities tied to the project.
The lawsuit was filed at the end of July and seeks substantial damages. The production company contends that the disappearance of the unreleased film master could reduce the movie’s value in the marketplace and make it harder to secure deals that would normally follow completion of the project.
While the trimmed report does not include Netflix’s response, the dispute highlights the legal and financial risks surrounding the handling of unreleased entertainment content. The case now puts focus on how studios, streamers and production partners manage high-value film materials before a movie reaches audiences.
