Netflix is taking legal action to find out who leaked major anime and live-action content ahead of the Fall 2024 schedule. Earlier this summer, fans were stunned when full episodes and films, including Ranma 1/2, Terminator Zero, Dandadan, Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World, and Mononoke, surfaced on social media and piracy sites. This is one of the largest leaks in recent memory, with so much content revealed long before its official premiere.
As reported by Anime News Network, Netflix filed a subpoena on November 15th in the Northern District of California court. The subpoena targets Discord, requesting information to identify the individual behind the leaks.
Netflix specifically mentioned a leaked image from Squid Game Season 2, shared by a Discord user with the handle “@jacejohns4n,” who is allegedly connected to the incident.
The leaks affected not just anime but also titles like Arcane, Heartstopper, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, and films such as Plankton: The Movie, Spellbound, and Mononoke.
Netflix later revealed the breach stemmed from one of its post-production partners. In an official statement, the company said:
“One of our post-production partners has been compromised, and footage from several of our titles has unfortunately leaked online. Our team is aggressively taking action to have it taken down.”
It’s unclear what further steps the company may take following the subpoena. One thing’s for sure: Netflix clearly views the leaks as outright theft rather than accidental sharing. Right now, Netflix appears determined to protect its content and hold those responsible accountable.
