Director Halts Copyright Claims Against Backrooms Fan Art
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By John Walker · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- A24 issued copyright strikes against Backrooms-inspired fan art, including depictions of the yellow flock wallpaper.
- Director Kane Parsons intervened, confirming the takedowns were an error and that A24 does not claim ownership over the original concept.
- A24 acknowledged the mistake and stated it will support the creative community and reinstate affected works.
- The company attributed the issue to an automated system error and confirmed the yellow wallpaper is in the public domain.
- Parsons is working with A24 to ensure future respect for fan content and prevent further takedowns.
A24 recently issued copyright strikes against fan art inspired by the Backrooms, a long-standing internet creepypasta. The controversy arose after users reported their work being removed, including depictions of the iconic yellow flock wallpaper. Following public backlash, director Kane Parsons intervened, clarifying that the takedowns were an error and that A24 does not claim ownership over the original concept or community works. A24 has since acknowledged the mistake and committed to supporting the creative community. The company stated that the strikes were the result of an automated system error and confirmed that the yellow wallpaper and related fan content remain in the public domain. Parsons has been actively working with A24 to resolve the issue and ensure future respect for fan creativity.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by John Walker