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Rebel Moon tabletop RPG studio resolves Netflix lawsuit 'amicably'

Evil Genius Games will soon begin issuing pre-order refunds on the
tie-in RPG for Snyder's sci-fi flick.
by Chase Carter Contributor
Published on Jan. 25, 2024


The tabletop studio that developed a now-cancelled RPG for Zack SnyderrCOs science-fiction film Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire has
rCLamicablyrCY settled its lawsuit with Netflix. Evil Genius Games found itself at odds with the giant streaming platform after Netflix accused
the studio of breaching its confidentiality agreement at GAMA in 2023.

Evil Genius GamesrCO owner D. Todd Scott released a joint statement with Netflix on January 24th claiming that both parties have buried the
litigious hatchet, and the tabletop maker would reach out to retailers
about issuing pre-order refunds rCLwithin the next 7-10 daysrCY.

rCLThe parties are pleased that they were able to amicably resolve this dispute. Netflix thanks Evil Genius for their hard work and professionalism,rCY the statement reads. rCLWe 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!rCY
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ItrCOs a somewhat anticlimactic end to a perplexing chain of events that
began when Evil Genius Games, which previously adapted action films such
as Pacific Rim, Total Recall and Kong: Skull Island for its 5E RPG
system Everyday Heroes, apparently wowed both Netflix and Snyder with
its plans for an expansive RPG set in the Rebel Moon universe.

Snyder reportedly always wanted to complement his Star Wars-sans-serial-numbers film - the first in a supposed Snyderverse -
with a tabletop RPG for Rebel Moon, and he said as much to Netflix. When
Evil Genius Games clinched the deal, the studio stopped work on all
other projects and developed a massive rCLworld biblerCY in 2023 that, according to the eventual lawsuit, rCLsupplied all the missing pieces and created a cohesive backstory for the entire Rebel Moon franchise.rCY

Evil Genius Games took the resulting 430-page PlayerrCOs Guide and
337-page Game MasterrCOs Guide to tabletop trade show GAMA in April 2023 alongside representatives from Netflix and showed artwork to retailers
and distributors. Netflix claimed this action breached the
confidentiality agreement and rCLNetflixrCOs trustrCY, and work on Rebel MoonrCOs tabletop RPG was immediately halted. Evil Genius Game
additionally claimed Netflix attempted to seize the world bible as
belonging rCLsolely and exclusively to NetflixrCY.

Evil Genius game seemed bent on taking Netflix to task in September of
last year, claiming the streaming video leader effectively signed a
$50,000 cheque rCLto basically go away, forgive Netflix for its pretextual hijacking of the project, and hand over the game to themrCY. Their lawsuit claimed alleged breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of
good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment to make up for
massive expected profits riding the popularity wave of SnyderrCOs Rebel
Moon film.

Perhaps it was for the best, as the film is currently sitting at a score
of 31 on Metacritic and boasts a Rotten Tomato rating of 23% (not even
the 58% audience score can save face). Whatever your opinion of licensed tabletop products, they normally need an established fan base willing to
spend more time in their specific world. Maybe if Netflix had Evil
GeniusrCO world bible, SnyderrCOs attempt to launch his own cinematic
universe wouldrCOve sputtered less off the launchpad.
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