According to the complaint, the film was stolen in an unauthorized act involving an unencrypted copy, prompting the legal action. The plaintiffs claim substantial financial damages tied to the film’s potential box office performance and associated revenue opportunities. They argue that the theft not only violated intellectual property rights but also undermined their business prospects and the streamer’s security protocols.
Netflix is named in the lawsuit as the defendant, with the plaintiffs asserting that the company failed to ensure adequate protection of the film in its facilities. The filing seeks damages totaling $105 million in U.S. currency, plus any additional relief the court deems appropriate.
Fortitude is described as a Nicolas Cage project that has not yet been released to the public. The complaint does not specify a release date for the film or indicate whether any finished copies have circulated outside the production environment. The legal action marks a high-profile dispute over a high-value project tied to one of Hollywood’s recognizable stars and a major streaming platform.
Representatives for Netflix have not publicly commented on the allegations at this time. It is unclear whether Netflix has initiated any internal investigations or taken steps to recover or secure the disputed material.
Legal observers note that the case underscores ongoing concerns about protecting digital and physical copies of unreleased works in corporate spaces, amid broader industry efforts to tighten security around scripts, footage, and other sensitive materials. No court date has been announced as the parties proceed with the legal process.
