Google Deletes The Lord of the Rings Films

Google deleted The Lord of the Rings films from the Play Store. A user who had purchased the films in 2022 contacted Google's support team after they were deleted. Google's support team stated that the films are available on YouTube but were deleted from Google Play. This incident has sparked debates about digital rights and ownership. Although Google had promised to protect users' purchased content when it ended its Movies and TV service in January 2024, this decision raises concerns. Google's decision is similar to a previous decision made by Sony, which deleted over 500 films and series from its catalog.