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A24 Pulls Redbubble Fan Art, Sparks Community Outcry

7/17/2026

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A24 Removes Artwork

A24 removed artwork from Redbubble, sparking a dispute after user GnarlyNet posted a 2019 4chan image not tied to A24 merchandise.
Director Kane Parsons said he is investigating the takedown and disputing the removal for the artist.
A source said the claim originated from an automated system and was later withdrawn.
Reddit and Discord creators say studio’s actions threaten community-built lore predating the film, similar to the Skibidi Toilet case.

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A24 Takedowns

A24 issued blanket takedowns of loosely defined internet horror concepts, which legal analysts say could set a precedent for studio ownership claims.
Fans suspect an automated copyright-claim service generated the notices, highlighting reliance on such technology.
Creators argue the underlying creepypasta stories are public domain and warn that future internet monsters like Sirenhead may face similar disputes.

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A24 Removes Artwork

A24 removed artwork from Redbubble, sparking a dispute after user GnarlyNet posted a 2019 4chan image not tied to A24 merchandise.
Director Kane Parsons said he is investigating the takedown and disputing the removal for the artist.
A source said the claim originated from an automated system and was later withdrawn.
Reddit and Discord creators say studio’s actions threaten community-built lore predating the film, similar to the Skibidi Toilet case.

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