MUBI Auto-Renewal Settlement — $1.6M, Claims Closed

MUBI auto-renewal class action settlement — $1.6 million for California subscribers (Cejudo v. MUBI)

Published: April 9, 2026 · Updated: June 10, 2026

Status Claims Closed

Claim Deadline June 9, 2026 (Passed) same date applied to opt out or object · final approval hearing July 16, 2026 (San Jose, CA)

Estimated Payout Equal share of the net fund $1,600,000 non-reversionary fund · divided equally among valid claimants · cash or electronic payment

Proof Required No no receipts — your MUBI account name & email are used to verify CA subscription, plus a sworn attestation

What Is the MUBI 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 give California consumers adequate notice that its subscriptions automatically renewed and failed to obtain sufficient consent before charging subscribers for renewal periods.

The case, 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 complaint alleges that MUBI violated California's False Advertising Law and 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. 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 Settlement?

You qualify for the MUBI class action settlement and may file a claim 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; and
• 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.

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 claim and receive a cash payment from the settlement fund.

How Much Can You Get?

The MUBI settlement fund is $1,600,000 and is non-reversionary, meaning none of the money goes back to MUBI under any circumstances. The following amounts will be deducted before distribution to class members:

• Attorneys' fees up to 25% of the fund ($400,000);
• Reasonable litigation costs and expenses;
• Notice and settlement administration costs; and
• A service award of up to $5,000 for the class representative, subject to court approval.

After these deductions, the remaining net fund is 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; if claim rates are low, individual awards could be substantial. You can choose to receive your payment by mailed check or electronic payment.

What Did MUBI Allegedly Do?

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 (enforced 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 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.

Do You Need Proof?

No receipts, bank statements, or other documents are required upfront. You will, however, need to provide the identifying details tied to your MUBI account — your name and the email address associated with the subscription — so the administrator can verify you were a California subscriber during the class period. To receive a cash award, you attest under penalty of perjury that you were a California resident whose MUBI subscription was auto-renewed between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2025 and that 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 Were Claims Filed?

Class members could submit a claim form online at the official Settlement Website or by mailing a printable claim form to the Claims Administrator, in both cases by June 9, 2026. That deadline has now passed, and new claims are no longer being accepted.

If you filed a valid claim before the deadline, no further action is needed — the administrator (Kroll Settlement Administration) will review claims and distribute payments after the settlement receives final approval.

Settlement Website: MubiSettlement.com

Key MUBI Settlement Deadlines

• Class Period: sign-up on or after April 1, 2021; renewal between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2025
• Claim Form deadline: June 9, 2026 — passed
• Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: June 9, 2026 — passed
• Objection deadline: June 9, 2026 — passed
• Final Approval Hearing: July 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, San Jose, CA

When Will Payments Be Sent?

Payments cannot be made until after the Court approves the settlement at the July 16, 2026 hearing and the approval becomes final. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About the MUBI Settlement

Who qualifies for the MUBI class action settlement?

You qualify if you, while residing in California, signed up for a MUBI subscription on or after April 1, 2021 that was renewed between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2025, and you did not receive a refund of all renewal subscription charges from MUBI.

How much will I get from the MUBI settlement?

The settlement fund is $1,600,000. After deductions for attorneys' fees (up to 25%, or $400,000), administration costs, and a service award to the class representative, the remaining net fund is divided equally among all class members who file valid claims. Individual payouts depend on how many claims are filed.

What is the deadline to file a MUBI settlement claim?

The claim deadline was June 9, 2026, and it has passed — new claims are no longer being accepted. The same date was also the deadline to opt out or object to the settlement.

Do I need proof to file a MUBI settlement claim?

No receipts or bank statements are required upfront. You will need the identifying details tied to your MUBI account (your name and the email used to subscribe) so the administrator can verify you were a California subscriber. You then attest under penalty of perjury that you were a California MUBI subscriber whose subscription was auto-renewed during the class period and that you did not receive a refund of all renewal charges.

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Official Settlement Notice

Sources

• Official Settlement Website: MubiSettlement.com
• Court-authorized Class Notice, Cejudo v. MUBI, Inc., Case No. 5:25-CV-03652-BLF (N.D. Cal.)
• Class Counsel: Dovel & Luner LLP
• Settlement Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please submit only truthful information through the official Settlement Website. Your claim form will be rejected if you submit fraudulent information, and your sworn statement is made under penalty of perjury. The official Settlement Website is the authoritative source for benefit amounts, deadlines, and filing instructions. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the Claims Administrator, Class Counsel, or a law firm, and we do not process or decide claims.

Settlement Amount $1,600,000 (non-reversionary)

Case Title Cejudo v. MUBI, Inc.

Case Number 5:25-CV-03652-BLF

Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Jose)

Class Period April 1, 2021 – May 31, 2025

Claim Deadline June 9, 2026 (Passed)

Final Approval Hearing July 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Robert F. Peckham U.S. Courthouse, San Jose, CA

Class Counsel Dovel & Luner LLP

Administrator Kroll Settlement Administration

Official Website MUBI Settlement.com

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