MUBI, the streaming service that originally built its reputation on a rotating selection of 30 hand-picked films and has since expanded to a larger curated library of independent, classic, and international cinema, is at the center of a class-action settlement that could put money back in the pockets of subscribers who were charged recurring fees without proper notice. If you ever signed up for MUBI and were surprised when your credit card kept getting billed, you may be eligible for a cash payment. But the deadline to file a claim is June 9, 2026, and it is approaching fast.
What the lawsuit alleges
The settlement stems from claims that MUBI enrolled subscribers into automatically renewing plans without following the disclosure and consent steps required by California Business and Professions Code Section 17602, the state’s automatic renewal law. That statute sets out specific obligations for any company that charges consumers on a recurring basis:
- Renewal terms must be presented “clearly and conspicuously” before the consumer agrees to subscribe.
- The company must obtain the consumer’s affirmative consent to the recurring charges.
- An acknowledgment, including cancellation instructions, must be sent after sign-up.
The plaintiffs allege MUBI fell short on these requirements, resulting in charges that subscribers did not knowingly authorize. Notably, the lawsuit is not about the quality of MUBI’s content. The legal question is narrower: did the company follow California’s required steps before billing people again and again?
MUBI currently charges around $14.99 per month or roughly $108 per year in the United States, so recurring charges can add up quickly for subscribers who did not realize their plan would auto-renew.
Who may be eligible
The settlement is expected to cover individuals who were charged recurring subscription fees by MUBI during a defined class period. In most auto-renewal class actions filed under California law, eligibility turns on when a subscriber was first charged and whether they received the legally required disclosures at sign-up.
One question worth checking is geographic scope. California’s renewal statute is designed to protect California consumers, but class-action settlements sometimes extend eligibility to subscribers in other states, depending on how the complaint was structured and how the court certified the class. If you subscribed from outside California, review the official settlement notice carefully to see whether you are included.
The exact per-person payment amount has not been publicly confirmed in court documents reviewed for this report. In comparable auto-renewal settlements, payouts have ranged from a few dollars to more substantial sums, depending on the size of the settlement fund and the number of claims filed. As a general rule, fewer claims filed means a larger payment for each person who does file.
How to file a claim before June 9, 2026
If you think you qualify, here is what to do before the deadline:
- Look for your settlement notice. Class members may have received a notice by email or postal mail containing a unique claim ID and a link to the official claims portal. If you received one, follow the instructions in that document to submit your claim.
- Pull up your billing records. Check your credit card or bank statements for recurring charges from MUBI. These records will help confirm whether you were billed on an auto-renewing basis and during what time frame.
- File your claim online. Most settlements of this type allow electronic filing through a dedicated website. Complete the form, and save or screenshot your confirmation.
- Know your options. Class members typically have three paths: file a claim and receive payment, opt out of the settlement to preserve the right to sue independently, or do nothing, which usually means forfeiting your claim and receiving nothing. The settlement notice should spell out each option and its consequences.
If you are unsure about your eligibility or rights, a consumer protection attorney can help. Many offer free initial consultations for class-action matters.
What has been verified and what remains unclear
The legal foundation of this case is solid and publicly accessible. California’s automatic renewal statute lays out, line by line, what businesses must do before charging a subscriber on a recurring basis. Any reader can compare those requirements against their own MUBI sign-up experience.
That said, several details could not be independently confirmed through publicly available court records at the time of this report:
- The full case name, court, and docket number.
- The total settlement fund and the calculated per-person payment.
- The exact start and end dates of the class period.
- Whether the case is in federal or state court. (The original reporting referenced 28 U.S.C. § 1715, a federal notice provision under the Class Action Fairness Act that requires defendants to notify state and federal officials of proposed settlements. However, that statute applies only to cases filed in or removed to federal court. Without access to the docket, it has not been confirmed whether this provision was triggered here.)
- Whether MUBI has agreed to change its sign-up or renewal practices going forward.
- Whether MUBI has issued any public statement about the settlement.
Readers should be cautious with third-party summaries of this settlement unless those summaries link directly to court filings or the official settlement notice.
How MUBI subscribers should act before the June 9 deadline
This case is part of a broader pattern of enforcement around subscription transparency under California’s auto-renewal law and the Federal Trade Commission’s updated negative-option rule. For MUBI subscribers, the practical point is simple: if you were charged recurring fees you did not expect, this settlement may offer a path to compensation. The filing window closes on June 9, 2026. Once it does, eligible subscribers who did not submit a claim will almost certainly lose their right to payment under this agreement.
