Obsession Movie Production Lawsuits: 3 Hawaii Cases and What to Know

Obsession Movie Production lawsuits are federal copyright cases filed in Hawaii by Obsession Movie Production Inc. over alleged BitTorrent sharing of the 2026 horror film Obsession. If your internet provider sent you a letter about one of these cases, you are most likely still an anonymous “John Doe,” identified only by an IP address, and you have time to read calmly and get advice before anything else happens. Obsession Movie Production lawsuits follow the same John Doe process used in many other BitTorrent cases.

This guide lists the Obsession Movie Production lawsuits filed so far, explains what the court record shows, and walks through calm next steps. A consultation with Antonelli Law® is free and confidential.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

Who is Obsession Movie Production Inc.?

According to its complaint, Obsession Movie Production Inc. is a California corporation and an affiliate of Capstone Studios, Corp. It says it owns the copyrights in Obsession, a supernatural psychological horror film released in 2026. In the first case, the plaintiff’s corporate disclosure also lists Capstone Studios, Corp. as an affiliate.

One spelling detail matters if you are searching for your case. The caption of the first case, 1:26-cv-00313, spells the plaintiff “Obsession Move Production Inc.” The two newer cases use “Obsession Movie Production Inc.” They are the same plaintiff, and this page treats them as one set of Obsession Movie Production lawsuits.

All three cases were filed by attorney Kerry S. Culpepper of Culpepper IP, the plaintiff’s counsel of record. For background on the affiliated company, see our partner site’s guides What is Capstone Studios? and Capstone Studios lawyer.

Obsession Movie Production lawsuits filed so far

As of November 6, 2026, we have confirmed three Obsession Movie Production lawsuits, all in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Together they name 89 John Doe defendants. We list only cases we have verified as this plaintiff’s BitTorrent cases. Other court cases with “Obsession” in a party name (boats, businesses and unrelated companies) are not part of this list.

• 1:26-cv-00313 (Obsession Move Production Inc. v. Does 1-30, filed June 19, 2026): 30 IP addresses; 20 Spectrum and 10 Hawaiian Telcom; hit dates June 2 to June 16, 2026.
• 1:26-cv-00567 (Obsession Movie Production Inc. v. Does 1-31, filed Oct. 30, 2026): 31 IP addresses; 18 Spectrum and 13 Hawaiian Telcom; hit dates June 30 to Oct. 25, 2026.
• 1:26-cv-00568 (Obsession Movie Production Inc. v. Does 1-28, filed Oct. 30, 2026): 28 IP addresses; 16 Spectrum and 12 Hawaiian Telcom; hit dates June 3 to Sept. 3, 2026.

The table below lists every IP address in Exhibit 1 to each complaint, one row per Doe, with the city and internet provider shown in that exhibit. Every row lists the same single work, the film Obsession. Hit dates are shown in UTC, as in the exhibit, so a Hawaii date may be one day earlier.

IP address, city, provider and hit date details come from Exhibit 1 to each complaint. The city is the location the plaintiff associated with the IP address. It is not necessarily where any particular person lives, and an IP address alone does not show who used an internet connection. If your letter lists one of these docket numbers, it is about one of the Obsession Movie Production lawsuits above. We will update this page as new Obsession Movie Production lawsuits are filed.

What the court record shows: judges and patterns

1:26-cv-00313 (filed June 19, 2026)

• Judges: District Judge Micah W.J. Smith, with Magistrate Judge Rom Trader handling pretrial matters.
• Early subpoena: Three days after filing, the plaintiff asked for permission to subpoena internet providers before the usual discovery conference. Magistrate Judge Trader granted that request on July 30, 2026, about six weeks after the case was filed. That order is what allows providers to send letters to account holders.
• Scheduling: The Rule 16 scheduling conference was continued to December 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Hawaii time, before Magistrate Judge Trader.
• One Doe dismissed: On September 17, 2026, the plaintiff filed a notice voluntarily dismissing one Doe defendant (Doe 7) with prejudice. The docket does not say why.
• Consent judgment: The docket shows a consent judgment (ECF 14) entered on October 30, 2026. We have not reviewed that document’s terms, so we do not describe who it covers, what it says, or whether it resolves the whole case. See the note on consent judgments below.

1:26-cv-00567 and 1:26-cv-00568 (both filed October 30, 2026)

• Judges: 1:26-cv-00567 is currently assigned to Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter. 1:26-cv-00568 is assigned to Chief Judge Derrick K. Watson, with Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter handling pretrial matters. The court entered an order setting a Rule 16 conference in 1:26-cv-00568 on November 2, 2026.
• What the complaint alleges: The 1:26-cv-00567 complaint claims direct and contributory copyright infringement of one film, Obsession. It alleges that the Does used the YTS website to download or stream the film, that a monitoring company (Maverickeye UG) logged the IP addresses, and that each Doe first received at least one DMCA notice through their provider.
• Willfulness and service requests: The complaint alleges the infringement was “willful” and asks the court, among other things, to order providers to stop serving the accounts involved. These are allegations and requests, not findings.

Patterns worth knowing

• All three Obsession Movie Production lawsuits so far are in one court, the District of Hawaii, and are filed by the same counsel.
• Each case groups many Does together (28 to 31 per case), each identified only by IP address. That is typical of Obsession Movie Production lawsuits and of other film-company BitTorrent cases.
• Two providers. Every IP address in the three exhibits is assigned to either Spectrum (54 of 89) or Hawaiian Telcom (35 of 89).
• Mostly Oahu, but statewide. Honolulu appears most often (40 of 89 rows), followed by ‘Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Pearl City and Kaneohe. The exhibits also list cities on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, including Wailuku, Lahaina, Makawao, Kihei, Lihue, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Kea‘au and Pahoa.
• One work per Doe. Each exhibit lists only one title, Obsession, for every IP address.
• Repeat IP addresses. 23 of the 28 IP addresses in 1:26-cv-00568 also appear in Exhibit 1 to 1:26-cv-00313, with the same hit dates. One of them, 72.234.112.100, was Doe 7 in 1:26-cv-00313, the Doe the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed with prejudice on September 17, 2026; the same IP address is listed as Doe 23 in 1:26-cv-00568. If your IP address appears in both cases, mention that when you speak with an attorney.
• If the two newer cases follow the path of 1:26-cv-00313, an early-subpoena request and provider letters would be the next steps. Use the dates in your own letter, because each court and provider sets its own timeline.

A note on consent judgments in Obsession Movie Production lawsuits

Because a consent judgment now appears on the docket in 1:26-cv-00313, we want to share some general information about what that kind of judgment can mean for a person in a BitTorrent copyright case.

Your options in Obsession Movie Production lawsuits

Any settlement amount depends on the facts, including the number of works alleged, your circumstances and the strength of the evidence. In Obsession Movie Production lawsuits, as in other cases we handle, our legal fee is a flat fee, separate from any settlement payment, and is confirmed in writing before any work begins. More on how costs work is in our settlement cost guide, and on subpoena challenges in our motion to quash guide.

Do I have to go to court?

Court appearances are rarely necessary in BitTorrent copyright matters like Obsession Movie Production lawsuits. That is not a guarantee for any one case, and Antonelli Law® also defends clients in court when that is needed or is the better path.

Calm next steps after a letter about an Obsession Movie Production lawsuit

1. Read every page. Note the docket number, the court, the IP address and the date in the letter.
2. Keep every document as it is. Do not delete files, wipe devices or uninstall software.
3. Do not contact the plaintiff or its attorneys yourself. Let a lawyer handle any communication.
4. Do not sign a proposed consent judgment or file anything in court on your own without advice. A filing you make yourself can put your name in the public record.
5. Send us the document. Email a PDF or a clear photo of the letter from our contact page, or call (312) 201-8310, for a free, confidential review.

Our ISP letter guide and subpoena guide explain how provider notices are laid out. They are written for Strike 3 Holdings cases, but the provider-letter process is similar.

Our experience with Hawaii movie copyright cases

Antonelli Law® focuses on federal BitTorrent copyright defense and has represented 5,000+ clients since 2010. We have followed Hawaii movie copyright cases for years, including ME2 Productions and Trap House Project cases, along with Strike 3 Holdings filings in Hawaii. We represent clients in federal courts nationwide, including in Obsession Movie Production lawsuits, so where you live does not limit your options.

Clients we have represented in Hawaii

We have represented about 33 clients in Hawaii, in communities including Honolulu, Kahului, Hilo, Kailua, Waipahu, Kapolei, Pepeekeo, Pearl City, Kaneohe, Kihei, ‘Ewa Beach, Waimea, Kapaau and Lanai.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Hawaii lawyer for an Obsession Movie Production lawsuit?

No. Obsession Movie Production lawsuits are federal copyright cases in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Antonelli Law® handles BitTorrent copyright matters in federal courts nationwide, and you can work with us by phone and email.

Which internet providers are named in Obsession Movie Production lawsuits?

Every IP address listed so far belongs to either Spectrum or Hawaiian Telcom. If you received a letter from one of those providers that mentions Obsession Movie Production Inc., check the docket number against the table above.

Is “Obsession Move Production Inc.” the same plaintiff?

Yes. The caption of 1:26-cv-00313 spells the name “Obsession Move Production Inc.” The later cases use “Obsession Movie Production Inc.” They are the same plaintiff, represented by the same counsel.

Is Obsession Movie Production connected to Capstone Studios?

The plaintiff describes itself as an affiliate of Capstone Studios, Corp., and its corporate disclosure in 1:26-cv-00313 lists Capstone Studios, Corp. as an affiliate.

What does the consent judgment in 1:26-cv-00313 mean for me?

The docket shows a consent judgment entered on October 30, 2026. We have not reviewed its terms, so we cannot say whom it covers. If you are offered a consent judgment yourself, please talk with an experienced copyright-defense attorney before agreeing to anything, for the reasons explained above.

Will my name become public?

At the letter stage, you are usually identified only by an IP address. Many people resolve these matters confidentially through an attorney, which helps keep their name off the public court record.

How do I send you my letter about Obsession Movie Production lawsuits?

Use our contact page to reach us, then email a PDF or a clear photo of the letter, or call (312) 201-8310. The review is free and confidential.

Related reading

• Strike 3 Holdings filings in Hawaii
• ISP letter guide
• Motion to quash guide
• How settlement costs work

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