MUBI Class Action Settlement -- $1.6 Million for California Subscribers Auto-Renewed Without Notice
By Steve Levine
Published: April 9, 2026
Claim Deadline: June 9, 2026
Settlement Fund: $1,600,000
Who: California MUBI Subscribers (April 2021 -- May 2025)
Proof: Not Required
What Is This Settlement About?
MUBI, Inc. -- the global streaming service known for curated indie films, festival movies from Cannes and Sundance, classic cinema, and foreign films -- has agreed to a $1,600,000 class action settlement. The lawsuit alleges that MUBI failed to provide California consumers with adequate notice that its subscriptions automatically renewed and failed to obtain sufficient consent before charging subscribers for renewal periods.The case, Cesar Cejudo v. MUBI, Inc. (Case No. 5:25-CV-03652-BLF), is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. The plaintiff alleges that MUBI violated California's False Advertising Law and California's Unfair Competition Law through its automatic renewal practices. MUBI denies all allegations of wrongdoing and continues to deny any liability, but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of trial.
MUBI is a curated streaming service that operates differently from mainstream platforms like Netflix. Rather than offering thousands of titles, MUBI traditionally featured one new hand-picked film per day, with rotating selections focused on quality over quantity. The service typically charges $10 to $15 per month and is popular with viewers who enjoy A24-style films, foreign cinema, and slow, artistic storytelling.
Who Qualifies for the MUBI Class Action Settlement?
You qualify for the MUBI class action settlement and may file a MUBI settlement claim form if you meet all of the following:• You were residing in California
• You signed up for a MUBI subscription on or after April 1, 2021
• Your MUBI subscription was renewed at least once between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2025
• You did not receive a refund from MUBI of all your subscription renewal charges
Excluded from the settlement class are anyone who validly opts out, MUBI itself and its affiliates and officers, government entities, the judges and their staff, and class counsel.
How Much Will I Get from the MUBI Class Action Settlement?
The MUBI class action settlement fund is $1,600,000. The MUBI settlement fund is non-reversionary, meaning none of the money goes back to MUBI under any circumstances. The following amounts will be deducted before distribution to MUBI class members:• Attorneys' fees up to 25% of the fund ($400,000)
• Reasonable litigation costs and expenses
• Notice and settlement administration costs
• Incentive award up to $5,000 for the class representative Cesar Cejudo
After these deductions, the remaining net fund will be divided equally among all class members who submit valid and timely claim forms. Each class member receives an equal share -- so the more people who file, the smaller each individual award. Conversely, if claim rates are low, individual awards could be substantial. You can choose to receive your payment by mailed check or electronic payment.
Do I Need Proof?
No documentation is required upfront. To receive a cash settlement award, you simply attest under penalty of perjury that you are a class member -- meaning you were a California resident whose MUBI subscription was auto-renewed during the class period and you did not receive a refund of all renewal charges. The information you provide on the claim form must be true and correct to the best of your knowledge.How to Get a MUBI Refund Through the Class Action Settlement
If you were charged by MUBI for an auto-renewed subscription in California between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2025, and you never received a full refund of those renewal charges from MUBI directly, this MUBI class action settlement is the way to recover your money. Submitting a valid MUBI settlement claim form is the only way to receive a payment from the $1.6 million MUBI settlement fund.Some California subscribers may have already requested a refund from MUBI's customer service after discovering an unexpected charge. If MUBI fully refunded all of your renewal charges, you are not part of the class. But if MUBI only refunded some of your charges, declined your refund request, or never responded, you remain eligible to file a MUBI settlement claim and receive a cash payment from the settlement fund.
What If MUBI Charged You Without Permission?
The lawsuit at the heart of this MUBI class action settlement alleges exactly that pattern. According to the complaint filed in the Northern District of California, MUBI failed to clearly disclose that its subscriptions automatically renewed and failed to obtain proper consent under California law before charging subscribers for renewal periods. Under California's Automatic Renewal Law (codified through the False Advertising Law and Unfair Competition Law), companies must provide clear and conspicuous disclosure of auto-renewal terms before charging consumers, and must obtain affirmative consent.If you noticed an unexpected MUBI charge on your credit card or bank statement during the class period and you live in California, you are likely a class member. The MUBI settlement claim process does not require you to have proof of the charge -- you simply attest under penalty of perjury that you were a California resident whose MUBI subscription was auto-renewed and that you did not receive a full refund.
How Do I File a MUBI Settlement Claim Form?
Submit your MUBI settlement claim form online at MubiSettlement.com or download the form and mail it to:Cejudo v. MUBI, Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
Your claim form must be submitted online or postmarked by June 9, 2026.
When Will Payments Be Sent?
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 1 on the 5th floor of the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. If the court grants final approval and no appeals are filed, payments will be distributed to class members who submitted valid claims. The process can take several months or longer if appeals occur.Case Information
Case: Cesar Cejudo v. MUBI, Inc., Case No. 5:25-CV-03652-BLF
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Jose Division)
Judge: Hon. Beth Labson Freeman
Defendant: MUBI, Inc.
Settlement Fund: $1,600,000 (non-reversionary)
Allegation: Failure to disclose auto-renewal terms and obtain consent under California False Advertising Law and Unfair Competition Law
Class Period: Sign-up on or after April 1, 2021; renewal between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2025
Who Qualifies: California residents who subscribed and were auto-renewed without a full refund
Claim Deadline: June 9, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline: June 9, 2026
Objection Deadline: June 9, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: July 16, 2026 (San Jose, CA)
Attorneys' Fees: Up to 25% of fund ($400,000)
Incentive Award: Up to $5,000 to Cesar Cejudo
Class Counsel: Dovel & Luner LLP (Jonas Jacobson, Simon Franzini, Martin Brenner, Grace Bennett)
Settlement Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration
Settlement Website: MubiSettlement.com
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Settlement Website: MubiSettlement.com
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Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Sources
• Official Settlement Website -- MubiSettlement.com• Court-authorized Class Notice, Cesar Cejudo v. MUBI, Inc., Case No. 5:25-CV-03652-BLF (N.D. Cal.)
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.
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Pre-Qualify| MUBI Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Open — File Claim Now |
|---|---|
| Claim Deadline | June 9, 2026 |
| Settlement Fund | $1,600,000 |
| Who Qualifies | California MUBI subscribers (auto-renewed) |
| Class Period | Apr 1, 2021 – May 31, 2025 |
| Proof Required | No |
| Final Hearing | July 16, 2026 (N.D. Cal.) |
| Website | MUBI Settlement |