A screenshot shows a notice by Phim4k.xyz: “Phim4k.xyz officially ceases operations from May 6, 2026. This decision is to strictly comply with Vietnamese law. Thank you for your support.”
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung signed Official Dispatch No. 38 on May 5, ordering ministries, agencies, and local authorities to intensify enforcement against intellectual property violations.
By 2:00 pm on May 7, several major pirate sites, including Co TV, Phim4k.xyz, and Thia Phim, had announced closures, citing compliance with Vietnamese law.
Phim4k.xyz posted a brief notice: “Phim4k.xyz officially ceases operations from May 6, 2026. This decision is to strictly comply with Vietnamese law. Thank you for your support.”
Thia Phim issued a similar statement.
The crackdown also affected fan translation communities dedicated to Japanese animation.
Mon Fansub and Doraemon Fansub Vietnam, known for distributing unauthorized Doraemon anime content, announced they would shut down their platforms, including DoraWatch.
Two major Doraemon fansub communities also posted farewell messages. Photo: IMDb
Doraemon Fansub Vietnam explained that its model no longer met legal standards and pledged to delete all databases and servers within 48 hours, adding that ongoing translation and editing projects would be canceled immediately.
The community also encouraged fans to support official Doraemon distribution channels to help protect creators’ rights and contribute to a healthier online environment.
A screenshot shows another pirate website announcing its closure following the Vietnamese government’s copyright enforcement campaign.
Many Internet users expressed support for the closures despite disappointment over losing free access to content.
“Pirated streaming was never something to be proud of,” one user commented online, while some others wrote: “Following the law is the right thing to do,” and “I hope official platforms will buy all episodes so we can watch legally.”
Official Dispatch No. 38 mandates a nationwide enforcement campaign from May 7 to May 30, with “no exceptions, no safe zones.”
The Ministry of Public Security will lead investigations and prosecutions of serious copyright cases, while the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism must increase inspections and ensure at least 20 percent more cases are handled compared to May 2025.
Authorities insisted on targeting high-traffic sites distributing pirated movies, music, games, and TV programs in both Vietnamese and foreign languages.
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