The Motion Picture Association (MPA), whose members include Netflix, Disney, and Sony, has claimed responsibility for the shutdowns of two major piracy platforms, AnimeFLV and Cineby. In a filing submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on October 7, 2026, the trade group said coordinated actions involving the MPA and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) led to the platforms ceasing operations.
According to TorrentFreak’s report, the disclosure provides new details about enforcement actions against two widely used streaming sites. The filing does not establish that Netflix, Disney, or Sony individually carried out the shutdowns. Instead, the MPA attributed the results to its coordinated anti-piracy efforts with ACE.
The filing forms part of the MPA’s submission for the 2026 review of notorious markets, which is conducted by the USTR. The list identifies online services that rightsholders allege facilitate substantial copyright infringement. The USTR will consider the submissions before publishing its review.
ANIMEFLV AND CINEBY SHUT DOWN AFTER ANTI-PIRACY ACTIONS
AnimeFLV was a major Spanish-language anime streaming portal, particularly popular among viewers in Latin America. The service stopped delivering video in June 2026, leaving its episode directory accessible for a period before the site eventually went offline. TorrentFreak previously reported that the platform had attracted more than one billion visits annually at its peak.
Cineby, meanwhile, offered unauthorized access to films, television shows, and anime. The platform announced its closure in August, with its shutdown unfolding in stages. It had recorded more than 160 million monthly visits at its peak, according to TorrentFreak’s report on Cineby’s closure.
The timing of the shutdowns initially left questions about what had forced the platforms to stop operating. Cineby’s operators had pointed to the collapse of related streaming networks, while AnimeFLV did not provide a detailed public explanation. The MPA’s latest filing now attributes both outcomes to actions taken by the anti-piracy coalition.
These developments follow other enforcement actions against anime piracy platforms in 2026, including HiAnime and AnimeKai. However, the filing does not mean every site named in the submission has been shut down or is facing an announced legal case.
MPA IDENTIFIES MORE ANIME PIRACY SITES IN ITS USTR FILING
The MPA’s submission also identifies several other streaming platforms that it considers notorious markets. These include services focused on anime and Asian dramas, with the filing citing their traffic and alleged copyright-infringing activity.
Among the named platforms are Kisskh, Aniwaves, Animepahe, Anime-Sama, and Animeunity. The submission lists multiple domains associated with Kisskh and Animepahe, while Anime-Sama is identified as a French-language anime portal. Animeunity is also highlighted for frequently changing its web address.
The filing additionally discusses Telegram, alleging that the messaging platform is structurally used to distribute pirated and copyright-infringing content. This reflects broader concerns from rightsholders about unauthorized sharing moving beyond dedicated streaming websites.
Being named in the MPA’s submission does not automatically mean a platform has been legally found guilty of infringement or will be shut down. The filing represents the trade group’s position, and the USTR’s review process is separate from any court proceedings or enforcement action.
The full submission is available through the Motion Picture Association’s official filing page.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT FOR ANIME PIRACY SITES?
The MPA’s disclosure puts more attention on the services it has identified, but it does not confirm that the listed platforms will be the next targets of shutdowns. Any future enforcement would depend on the actions taken by rightsholders, anti-piracy organizations, hosting providers, or relevant authorities.
The USTR is expected to evaluate submissions from copyright holders and trade associations before releasing the 2026 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy in early 2027. Until then, the filing offers a clearer picture of which services the MPA wants authorities and industry stakeholders to scrutinize.
For anime fans, the shutdowns highlight the continuing instability of unofficial streaming services. The latest filing signals that coordinated anti-piracy efforts remain focused on both established portals and alternative platforms where copyrighted entertainment is allegedly distributed without authorization.
