A metal band established in Seattle in 2000 has filed legal action against Netflix, alleging that an animated feature infringes upon the band's registered trademark and creates market confusion among consumers. The band claims that several people have unknowingly purchased tickets to their concerts believing they were attending an event related to the film, and that media outlets have mistakenly contacted them about the film's creators. They argue that including a geographical descriptor at the beginning of the title provides insufficient distinction from their established brand identity.

Netflix has rejected the allegations and highlighted the film's substantial commercial achievement and critical acclaim within the entertainment industry. The contested film accumulated billions of viewing hours and received multiple major awards during its release year, whilst the band contends that internet search results now predominantly display content related to the film rather than their own music and merchandise. The case reflects a conflict between a legacy music brand's intellectual property protection and a major streaming platform's original content rights.