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Writer-Producer Sues Netflix for $105 Million Over Lost “Fortitude” Master

8/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Simon Afram (writer-producer) and Op-Fortitude Ltd. sued Netflix for $105 million after the “Fortitude” master copy disappeared.
The plaintiffs say an unencrypted drive was delivered on June 15, 2026 and Netflix reported its theft on June 25.
Afram claims the loss halted sales because buyers need security proof, affecting insurance and price.
Netflix says it is not liable for unencrypted material and the dispute will proceed to a jury trial.

History

Historical Context

In November 2014 the Guardians of Peace hacked Sony Pictures Entertainment, leaking emails, stealing 47,000 Social Security numbers and leading the FBI to link the attack to North Korea. Sony’s $15 million damage reserve and security overhaul demonstrated multimillion-dollar liabilities for studios, a precedent Netflix and Op-Fortitude Ltd. cite as they argue the June 15 2026 “Fortitude” drive loss could trigger comparable legal and financial exposure.

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Story summary

Simon Afram (writer-producer) and Op-Fortitude Ltd. sued Netflix for $105 million after the “Fortitude” master copy disappeared.
The plaintiffs say an unencrypted drive was delivered on June 15, 2026 and Netflix reported its theft on June 25.
Afram claims the loss halted sales because buyers need security proof, affecting insurance and price.
Netflix says it is not liable for unencrypted material and the dispute will proceed to a jury trial.

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