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Netflix Slammed With Lawsuit Over Canceled ‘Rebel Moon’ Game Deal: Report

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Netflix is facing the legal wrath of a new lawsuit. Evil Genius Games has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that Netflix terminated their agreement to develop a tabletop role-playing game based on the movie “Rebel Moon” due to a confidentiality breach, reports Variety.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages, and Evil Genius Games’ CEO, David Scott, expressed disappointment in Netflix’s decision.

Part 1 of “Rebel Moon” is set to premiere on Dec. 22, 2023, with Part 2 scheduled for April 19, 2024. The film follows a young woman, played by Sofia Boutella, in her quest to assemble fighters against a despotic ruler. READ MORE: ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Teaser: A Global Sensation Comes To Life In Netflix’s New Reality Series In addition to the lawsuit, Netflix partnered with Super Evil Megacorp to create a four-player co-op action video game set in the “Rebel Moon” universe.

Snyder had previously mentioned the tabletop game’s development in a podcast in March 2023, praising Evil Genius’ team. The company had agreed to pay Netflix an upfront licensing fee, followed by additional payments and profit sharing. READ MORE: The Best Shows On Netflix Canada Right Now Evil Genius Games claimed to have dedicated significant resources to the “Rebel Moon” game, producing a comprehensive world bible and game guides.

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