<h1>Legal risks for viral film teaser release: IP clearance, music rights, endorsements, contracts; Section 106 copyright issues</h1> A film production company released a teaser for a supernatural thriller that quickly went viral and is scheduled for release in Winter 2025. Key legal considerations include intellectual property rights in the teaser and poster, clearance of music and third-party content, and any contractual obligations to cast, crew and co-producers. Promotional activity by media outlets and influencers raises issues of advertising disclosure, endorsement compliance and potential liability for unauthorized use of likeness or copyrighted material. The press distribution includes a publisher disclaimer shifting editorial responsibility, which may affect remedies for any alleged misrepresentation or rights infringement.