Just when some thought it was over, “The Interview” snatches headlines again by reporting that the James Franco and Seth Rogen comedy passed the $40 million mark through digital streaming and rental services.

While Sony credited the film as being their top selling online film in history, the movie is being labeled as a $30 million loss for Sony. Aside from a production cost that ran over $40 million and another $30 million that was spent on advertising the film, “The Interview” possibly caused Sony more trouble financially than it was worth.

Mixed reviews from fans and critics also did not help, even though the film has grossed over $6 million through its limited release. Without any further plans for an actual theatrical release, “The Interview” is basically spent at this point.

The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the future, but not before being released on Netflix on 24 January; so, those that did not pay to see the movie or were not sure about spending their money, can now see the film for free. Many have questioned Sony’s decision to release this film on Netflix and only after spending a month in limited release and before putting the film on DVD and Blu-ray.

Either way, while the film may not be considered a box-office bomb, it does come close. Only time will tell how much financial worth the film can bleed out as it continues to stream digitally and by how many copies are sold once it comes out on DVD and Blu-ray.