Netflix and Sony enter global Pay-1 deal
Netflix will be the exclusive Pay-1 streaming home for Sony Pictures’ feature films worldwide.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have agreed a multi-year global Pay-1 licensing deal that will make Netflix the exclusive streaming home for Sony’s feature films after their full theatrical and home entertainment windows.
The companies, in an announcement, said the arrangement is an industry-first for Pay-1 and will roll out gradually starting later this year, with full global availability on Netflix in early 2029.
Netflix currently holds Pay-1 rights to Sony Pictures’ feature films in select territories including the US, Germany and across Southeast Asia.
Hit films from the current deal include Uncharted, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, It Ends With Us, Anyone But You and Venom: The Last Dance.
“Our members all over the world love movies and giving them exclusive access to Sony’s much loved films adds incredible value to their subscriptions,” said Netflix VP Lauren Smith.
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“Sony’s impressive slate of iconic film franchises like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and originals like Anyone But You have been popular with our U.S. audience and now we’re excited to expand that offering to our members all around the world,” she added.
Paul Littmann, EVP Sony Pictures Television, added: “Our partnership with Netflix has always been incredibly valuable.”
The Recap
- Netflix secured global Pay-1 rights for Sony Pictures feature films.
- Rollout starts later this year, full availability early 2029.
- Deal will roll out as territory rights become available.
