Lawsuit Alleges Copyright Infringement by Yellowjackets

Showtime Networks and Lionsgate’s Entertainment One are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Eden Film Productions, which claims that the series 'Yellowjackets' copied significant elements from their 2015 film 'Eden'. The lawsuit, filed in New York federal court on November 14, 2024, highlights striking similarities, including both works centering around a soccer team whose members resort to cannibalism after a plane crash. The complaint details how both narratives explore the psychological toll of survival, the emergence of a charismatic leader, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. Eden Film Productions seeks unspecified damages and an injunction against the creators of 'Yellowjackets'. The critically acclaimed series has become one of Showtime's biggest hits, with its second season premiering to 2 million viewers and a third season in development. Showtime has yet to respond to the allegations.