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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
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Key takeaway The film, which took seven years to produce, had a budget of $45 million.
A lawsuit has been filed against Netflix, seeking $105 million in damages. The lawsuit claims that Netflix lost an unencrypted copy of a World War II thriller starring Nicolas Cage. The film, which took seven years to produce, had a budget of $45 million.
Its unreleased status made it vulnerable to potential piracy and leaks after the alleged loss. Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding the lost film are available from FOX 2 Detroit .
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Published: July 31, 2026 ·
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