Duplicate files in a library

Edit: What @Dan_Bev says. I missed that ST2_Disc1 is a collection.


  1. Place the movies in their own folders. Perform the Plex Dance when you move the files. It will clear out incorrect matching, old metadata, etc from the database.

R:\Movies\Star Trek Insurrection (1998) {imdb-tt1020844}\Star Trek Insurrection (1998) {imdb-tt1020844}.mp4

R:\Movies\Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan (1982) {imdb-tt0084726}\Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan (1982) {imdb-tt0084726}.mp4

  1. Check the files for any incorrect embedded metadata (title, etc). Plex will read embedded metadata from mp4/m4v files.

  2. Configure your library to not use embedded metadata.

If using the new Plex movie agent, edit the library, select Advanced, uncheck the box for “Prefer local metadata.” Save changes, refresh metadata.

If using the old movie agent, go to Settings → Agents → Plex Movie (Legacy). Uncheck the box for Local Media Assets. Refresh metadata.