# Netflix sued for $105 million over missing Nicolas Cage WWII film

Netflix faces a $105 million lawsuit alleging it lost or mishandled the only copy of a Nicolas Cage World War II thriller. The film's creators claim the streaming giant failed to safeguard the footage, leading to its apparent disappearance. The case highlights the risks of digital asset mismanagement in the entertainment industry.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/30/netflix-sued-nicolas-cage-war-thriller) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:37:20 GMT

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-lawsuit-nicolas-cage-fortitude-1236824506/) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:18:15 +0000

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/entertainment/netflix-sued-105m-nicolas-cage-wwii-thriller-goes-missing-exposing-leak-risks) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:58 GMT

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/man-invested-45m-in-a-nicolas-cage-movie-it-got-stolen-off-netflixs-desk/) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:17:55 +0000