Major Netflix Shake-Up: Prepare for the Shocking Removal of this Oscar-Winning Film in 1 Region – Is the US Next?
Netflix removes one of its highly praised, Oscar-winning movies in one region, raising concerns about its availability in the US Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power Of The Dog gets dissected as we delve into the reasons behind its sudden removal
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Netflix UK users will be losing access to the Oscar-winning film The Power of the Dog, directed by Jane Campion and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, on August 18.
The Power of the Dog will continue to be available on Netflix US, even though it has been removed in the UK. While it is internationally distributed by Netflix, the film is not co-produced by them. Since BBC Films has co-produced the film, there is a chance that it may be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer while still being accessible on Netflix in North America.
The Power of the Dog, an Oscar-winning Netflix Original film directed by Jane Campion, will be removed from the platform in one region this month. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, the critically-acclaimed movie earned multiple Oscar nominations, with Campion winning Best Director. According to Digital Spy, The Power of the Dog will no longer be available on Netflix UK starting August 18. While it remains uncertain if the film will be available on other streaming services after its removal, there is a possibility it may follow a similar path as His House and be added to BBC iPlayer.
The Power Of The Dog's Netflix Removal Explained
The Power of the Dog sets itself apart from other recent shows and movies that have been unexpectedly removed from streaming services. Despite being labeled as a Netflix Original, this production is actually a collaborative effort between BBC Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Max Films, and other companies.
In certain cases, Netflix Original movies and shows are labeled as such because Netflix takes care of international distribution for these properties. However, the "Original" designation does not distinguish between titles that Netflix exclusively distributes and those that the streaming platform has co-produced.
Last year, a similar scenario occurred with the Netflix Original horror film His House. Co-produced by BBC Films and New Regency, Netflix was responsible for its international distribution. After being taken off Netflix UK, the award-winning movie became accessible for streaming on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile, it continued to be available on Netflix in North America. It is plausible that The Power of the Dog will follow this trend, securing a new streaming platform in the UK while remaining on Netflix US and other regions, at least for now.
