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Netflix Sued for $270 M Over Unencrypted DCP Theft

8/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Simon Afram and Op-Fortitude Limited sued in Los Angeles, alleging Netflix allowed theft of unencrypted “Fortitude” digital cinema package.
  • The suit seeks $105 million for conversion, breach of bailment and implied contract and $165 million for market loss.
  • Netflix reported the theft of the unencrypted DCP, delivered for a June 16, 2026 screening, on June 25, 2026.
  • Afram says Netflix failed to delete the files, delayed informing them, and refused to involve police or share details.