At the MIPCOM conference in Cannes, Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra blamed recently negotiated union contract terms for driving film and TV productions overseas. He argued that the high costs and lengthy contract terms imposed by unions have significantly worsened the business climate, leading to job losses and a shift in production away from the U.S.

The FEC filing for SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, INC. PAC — affiliated with Columbia Pictures — details routine campaign finance data including total contributions of $10,914.97 and disbursements of $20,500. This represents standard corporate political activity without any clear indication of support for authoritarian or far‑right agendas.

The article on OpenSecrets profiles the political action committee for Sony Pictures Entertainment, detailing its contributions to federal candidates with 61.18% going to Democrats and 38.82% to Republicans, as well as its engagement with lobbying through public relations firms staffed by former White House and Congressional staffers. Given that Columbia Pictures is a key part of Sony Pictures Entertainment, this indicates the company's involvement in political financing and lobbying.

Sony Pictures, which includes Columbia Pictures, refused Chinese censors' demands to remove the Statue of Liberty scene from Spider-Man: No Way Home, prioritizing artistic freedom over potential box office revenue in China.

Sony Group issued a comprehensive statement detailing its efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in its supply chains. The document outlines stringent self-assessments, supplier audits, training programs, and enforcement of the Sony Group Code of Conduct across its electronics manufacturing operations.