Neon announces Creative Commons SCP Foundation anthology film for 2027, rivalling A24's project
Neon said it will produce an anthology film based on the SCP Foundation wiki, released under a CC BY-SA licence in 2027. It follows objections from the wiki's team to A24's separate SCP project.
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The story, neutrally told
Neon announced plans for an anthology feature based on the SCP Foundation, the community-written horror and sci-fi wiki, with a theatrical release planned for 2027. The Hollywood ReporterLC “Neon plans a 2027 theatrical release under the Creative Commons license” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ VarietyLC “The project, which will focus on platforming emerging filmmakers, is slated for release in 2027.” Read at Variety ↗ Neon calls it an "open-source horror project" and says it will release the film under the CC BY-SA licence. DeadlineN “Neon expressed its commitment to releasing its film and related materials under the Creative Commons license CC BY-SA” Read at Deadline ↗ The VergeLC “has pledged to release it under the Creative Commons ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license” Read at The Verge ↗ Deadline explains that, under that licence, others may copy, share, screen, adapt and commercially use the film if they credit the creators, use the same licence and avoid exclusive distribution deals. DeadlineN “Other creators will be able to copy, share, screen, build on or adapt the film” Read at Deadline ↗
The announcement follows A24's acquisition of a separate SCP film from Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios, which drew objections from the SCP Wiki's licensing team. DeadlineN “we scooped A24’s acquisition of an SCP Foundation movie from Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “A24 does not and cannot have any exclusive rights to anything related to the SCP Foundation” Read at Variety ↗ The wiki team said it had had no contact from A24's filmmakers; Neon says it consulted the team. VarietyLC “We have not had any communication with the filmmakers, producers, or distributors for this project” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “The studio indicated it has consulted the SCP Wiki team” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ The wiki admins praised Neon's communication and commitment to the licence, but said the film is not "official", that no staff are involved or paid, and that they do not endorse such projects. The VergeLC “This is not an “official” SCP film.” Read at The Verge ↗ IndieWireLC “it cannot in its capacity endorse any project as an “official” adaptation” Read at IndieWire ↗
Deadline was told development of Neon's project was under way before A24's announcement. DeadlineN “Development on this project was in motion before the A24 announcement, we’re told.” Read at Deadline ↗ No talent or producers have been named, and it is unclear who will contribute or which film will reach cinemas first. IndieWireLC “Neon did not announce any specific talent attached to the project or any producers involved at this stage” Read at IndieWire ↗ DeadlineN “Who specifically will contribute to Neon’s version, and which will make it to theaters first, is not yet clear.” Read at Deadline ↗ IndieWire and The Verge doubt the commercial prospects of a ShareAlike film. IndieWireLC “it’s hard to see today how it becomes a money-maker” Read at IndieWire ↗ The VergeLC “the challenges of making a profit on a film made under a ShareAlike license” Read at The Verge ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on.
Left4 outlets
- Framing
- Mostly a rivalry story with A24, led by Neon's licence compliance; The Hollywood Reporter and Variety lean towards straightforward trade announcements.
- Emphasis
- Neon's consultation with the wiki team, contrasted with A24's alleged lack of contact; doubts about profitability.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Only Deadline mentions that Neon's development predated A24's announcement.
- Charged language
- “sticks it to A24”“pissed off”“easy PR win”“thumbing its nose”
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“Seeing an easy PR win, Neon is cashing in by announcing it’s making its own SCP movie.” — The Verge
“Neon seems to be thumbing its nose at its biggest rival A24” — IndieWire
“is doubling down on horror by unveiling plans to produce an anthology feature” — The Hollywood Reporter
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Industry scoop follow-up: Neon "counters" A24 with an open-source project, with a detailed explanation of the licence terms.
- Emphasis
- What CC BY-SA permits, and Neon's slate.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not quote the wiki team's praise of Neon or question profitability.
- Charged language
- “Counters”
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“Now, Neon has countered A24 with an SCP Foundation project that is expressly taking the group’s concerns into account.” — Deadline
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Neon announced an SCP Foundation anthology film focused on emerging filmmakers, for release in 2027.
- Neon says it will use the CC BY-SA licence and has been in contact with the SCP Wiki team.
- A24 has a separate SCP film in development, which the wiki team objected to.
Where accounts differ
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Whether Neon's move is a competitive jab at A24
- Left
- The Verge says Neon is "cashing in" on an "easy PR win"; IndieWire says it seems to be "thumbing its nose" at A24.
- Centre
- Deadline says Neon "countered" A24 but adds that development began before A24's announcement.
- Right
- No right-leaning outlet covered the story.
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Neon's SCP Foundation film will be released theatrically in 2027
Supported- Supports 2
- The Hollywood Reporter, The Verge
- Reports 3
- IndieWire, Variety, Deadline
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Neon will release the SCP Foundation movie under Creative Commons license
Reported- Supports 1
- The Verge
- Reports 4
- IndieWire, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline
Neon organisation
Says it will release the film under CC BY-SA, focus on emerging filmmakers and has consulted the SCP Wiki team.
“Over its nearly two decades of existence and with thousands of contributors, the site has built an engaged, global fanbase” — The Hollywood Reporter
“Neon has been in communication the SCP Wiki team” — Deadline
A24 organisation
Has a separate SCP film with Spooky Pictures and Image Nation; the wiki team says it was not contacted. The coverage here does not include a response from A24.
“they have not made any efforts to contact us” — Variety
SCP Foundation topic
The wiki's admins appreciate Neon's communication and licence compliance, but do not endorse any project as official.
“appreciate NEON’s excellent communication and commitment to following the requirements of our license” — The Verge
Left4 articles
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Neon to Produce Fictional SCP Foundation Anthology Feature
Neutral Trade announcement placing the film within Neon's horror success.
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Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie
Critical Presents Neon's move as a PR win over A24 while noting the film is unofficial.
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Neon Plans Competing SCP Foundation Movie Compliant with Creative Commons License — Unlike A24’s
Mixed Rivalry framing with detailed licence context and scepticism about profitability.
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SCP Foundation Anthology Movie in the Works at Neon, Based on Online Horror Forum
Neutral Announcement plus background on the wiki team's denunciation of A24 and the internet-IP film boom.
Centre1 article
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Neutral Scoop follow-up explaining the licence terms and that Neon's project predated A24's announcement.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 30 Sep 21:45 First DeadlineN Neon Counters A24’s SCP Foundation Movie With “Open-Source” Project To Release Under Creative Commons License
- 30 Sep 21:45 First VarietyLC SCP Foundation Anthology Movie in the Works at Neon, Based on Online Horror Forum
- 30 Sep 21:45 First The Hollywood ReporterLC Neon to Produce Fictional SCP Foundation Anthology Feature
- 30 Sep 21:45 First The VergeLC Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie
- 30 Sep 21:45 First IndieWireLC Neon Plans Competing SCP Foundation Movie Compliant with Creative Commons License — Unlike A24’s
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.