Indian filmmaker Soham Shah sues Netflix over "Squid Game" plagiarizing his 2009 film "Luck".

Indian filmmaker Soham Shah has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming that the hit series "Squid Game" plagiarizes his 2009 film "Luck." Shah asserts that the plot, characters, and themes of both works are strikingly similar, involving indebted individuals competing in deadly games for money. Netflix denies the allegations and plans to defend itself vigorously. Shah seeks damages and an injunction to prevent further copyright infringement as Netflix prepares for "Squid Game's" second season.

September 13, 2024
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