The Cultural Review

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A digital library interface showing the Lord of the Rings films being removed, symbolizing the loss of purchased digital content and consumer frustration.
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Google revokes access to purchased Lord of the Rings films

A Google Play customer who purchased The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions in 2022 recently found the films vanished from their library, with no refund offered.

Claire Donovan·August 10, 2026