Evil Genius Games and Netflix Settle 'Rebel Moon' TTRPG Lawsuit

Evil Genius Games has just sent out a 'joint statement' regarding their lawsuit against Netflix regarding the canceled Rebel Moon roleplaying game. No details about this 'amicable resolution' are divulged, other than that the game is still not going to be released.

Evil Genius sued Netflix for breach of contract after the streaming company cancelled their license to product an official Rebel Moon TTRPG citing alleged confidentiality breaches. The contract was cancelled in May 2023 after Evil Genius had completed the game design; Netflix asserted ownership of Evil Genius' work, and indicated that it would be incorporated into future cinematic and video game properties.

• Evil Genius Games Sues Netflix Over 'Rebel Moon' Roleplaying Game

The following is a joint statement prepared by us and Netflix relating to the recently resolved litigation between us.

“The parties are pleased that they were able to amicably resolve this dispute. Netflix thanks Evil Genius for their hard work and professionalism.”

We will not be releasing a Rebel Moon game, but stay tuned for more amazing Cinematic Adventures and an upcoming sci-fi project. And thank you again for your amazing support!

If you are a retailer who preordered the Rebel Moon game in advance, be on the lookout for a follow-up email within the next 7-10 days on how to process your refund.

D. Todd Scott
Evil Genius Games. Inc.

 

[EldritchHistory]

Just got an email update from Evil Genius Games:

"The following is a joint statement prepared by us and Netflix relating to the recently resolved litigation between us.

“The parties are pleased that they were able to amicably resolve this dispute. Netflix thanks Evil Genius for their hard work and professionalism.”

We will not be releasing a Rebel Moon game, but stay tuned for more amazing Cinematic Adventures and an upcoming sci-fi project. And thank you again for your amazing support!

If you are a retailer who preordered the Rebel Moon game in advance, be on the lookout for a follow-up email within the next 7-10 days on how to process your refund.

D. Todd Scott
Evil Genius Games. Inc."

 

[Toriel]

I just received the following email from Evil Genius Games:

The following is a joint statement prepared by us and Netflix relating to the recently resolved litigation between us.

“The parties are pleased that they were able to amicably resolve this dispute. Netflix thanks Evil Genius for their hard work and professionalism.”

We will not be releasing a Rebel Moon game, but stay tuned for more amazing Cinematic Adventures and an upcoming sci-fi project. And thank you again for your amazing support!

If you are a retailer who preordered the Rebel Moon game in advance, be on the lookout for a follow-up email within the next 7-10 days on how to process your refund.

D. Todd Scott
Evil Genius Games. Inc.

It looks like they came to some sort of agreement.

 

[mamba]

It looks like they came to some sort of agreement.

“We will not be releasing a Rebel Moon game” does not sound like a great agreement, hope they at least got something in return

 

[darjr]

Well that’s mostly good news!

 

[Mike Myler]

I'm not sure if any of the Star Wars RPGs would've mashed up well enough with any of the WH40k RPGs anyway so

 

[GMMichael]

Not enough. I want details on the check that Netflix cut to Evil Genius. I'm guessing their upcoming sci-fi project is sufficiently funded.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Not enough. I want details on the check that Netflix cut to Evil Genius. I'm guessing their upcoming sci-fi project is sufficiently funded.

Um ... any check that they cut would be a pittance.

The claims by Evil Genius were weak to begin with, and they opened themselves up to substantial downside liability. That said, they did have some leverage ... but mostly if Rebel Moon was a smashing success. Because then, even though their leverage was weak, the ability to throw a wrench into future plans would be worth something.

The lack of said smashing success - both in terms of leverage, and in terms of the release of any TTRPG based on the property, likely meant the writing was on the wall. Sure, Netflix might have cut them a nuisance amount as part of the settlement, but this likely wasn't any kind of payday.

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Um ... any check that they cut would be a pittance.

The claims by Evil Genius were weak to begin with, and they opened themselves up to substantial downside liability. That said, they did have some leverage ... but mostly if Rebel Moon was a smashing success. Because then, even though their leverage was weak, the ability to throw a wrench into future plans would be worth something.

The lack of said smashing success - both in terms of leverage, and in terms of the release of any TTRPG based on the property, likely meant the writing was on the wall. Sure, Netflix might have cut them a nuisance amount as part of the settlement, but this likely wasn't any kind of payday.

My guess is $50k, because this is the internet and idle speculation is the coin of the realm (actually, my eyeballs viewing ads is the coin of the realm, but who needs realism in my fantasy rpg site?!?)

 

[Morrus]

Well that’s mostly good news!

For who? Not Evil Genius, who wanted to make a Rebel Moon game. Not for any fans who wanted to play a Rebel Moon game (assuming said fans exist...) For Netflix, I guess? Because the problem has gone away?