according toSony Pictures announces, confirmed to authorize Netflix to use in the United States from 2022Film content, including the 2022 film "Morbius," based on the Marvel villain vampire hero, and the film adaptation of the game "Uncharted," starring Tom Holland, as well as the Marvel Universe's "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
Compared to the previous statement by Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerrawill notFollowing the market trend of prioritizing online streaming services for film content, Sony Pictures has clearly made adjustments in response to the pandemic, judging by its licensing agreement with Netflix. However, as this licensing agreement is for use within the United States, Sony Pictures can maintain its existing policy of showing new films in theaters elsewhere.
According to Sony Pictures, the films licensed for use in this collaboration will include its Spider-Man series, as well as content such as Venom, Jumanji, and Bad Boys. In addition, Sony Pictures' past films will also be broadcast on Netflix through this authorization.
After Disney launched its own streaming service, Disney+, and rescinded its original content license to Netflix, the Sony Pictures licensing agreement clearly provides Netflix with more incentives to watch. However, whether Netflix will be allowed to use more Sony Pictures content in the future will depend on the terms of the subsequent partnership agreement.
