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Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The film in question is a World War II thriller that took seven years to produce and had a budget of $45 million.
A lawsuit has been filed against Netflix, seeking $105 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the company lost an unencrypted copy of a film starring Nicolas Cage. The film in question is a World War II thriller that took seven years to produce and had a budget of $45 million.
As a result of Netflix's alleged actions, the unreleased film is now at risk of piracy and leaks. Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding the lost film are available from KTVU FOX 2 News.
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Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
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