The potential transition of Mark Millar from Netflix might signal significant changes within the toy and collectibles industry, particularly for collectors and retailers eager to see new properties emerge.
Mark Millar‘s comic book series Hit-Girl, Kick-Ass, and Kingsman were titles not acquired by Netflix during their Millarworld purchase, as they had already been brought to film by other studios. These projects were co-owned by his company, Dave And Eggsy Ltd, which rebranded to Mark Millar Productions Ltd in January 2025—suggesting a shift towards more ambitious ventures.
Millar initially sold his Millarworld imprint to Netflix, where he was tasked with developing new intellectual properties for the streaming giant. These projects materialized into comic books, first through Image Comics, and then transitioning to Dark Horse. Although three properties—Jupiter’s Legacy, Chosen, and Supercrooks—were adapted for the screen, they did not achieve blockbuster status. Despite this, several additional projects are in the pipeline.
Currently, Millar has embarked on crowdfunding for the comic book series Psychic Sam and Conquered, both outside the ambit of his Netflix obligations. Notably, Millar had previously negotiated rights allowing him to explore projects independent of his Netflix contract. Initially, this request was focused solely on Psychic Sam, yet the scope appears to have expanded without further elaboration on these arrangements. While Millar is still engaged in writing Millarworld projects published through Dark Horse, which are owned by Netflix, there has been a conspicuous absence of new announcements from this front, aside from a hint of a crossover of existing properties.
The latest original Millarworld title, Vatican City, was revealed over a year ago. This pause in new project announcements may imply that Millar’s contractual ties with Netflix have dissipated. His current endeavors in crowdfunding suggest a pivot towards independent productions, raising questions about the true status of his Netflix contract—is it possible that it lapsed in January, aligning with his company’s name change? Speculation is swirling that Netflix deemed his retention at a million-dollars-a-year investment unworthy, a narrative supported by insights from industry insiders. If this is indeed the case, Millar’s departure from social media following Netflix’s purchase of Warner Bros. might make more sense; it could have posed challenges in navigating inquiries about his role without hinting at his newfound independence.
Moreover, Millar has openly speculated on his post-Netflix plans, which may include establishing his own film studio. What if this speculation holds merit? Millar Productions Ltd could potentially be this very venture, with Psychic Sam and Conquered leading the charge as crowdfunded projects. Such a trajectory suggests that he may soon be able to share more about his plans now that he is outside the Netflix framework.
While all of this remains conjecture, it opens an intriguing chapter for collectors who closely monitor the intersections of comic books, film, and toy products. The evolving landscape promises potential new creations that could resonate within the collectibles community.
Based on reporting by https://www.facebook.com/richard.james.johnston. Read the full story at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/is-mark-millar-out-of-his-netflix-contract-millarworld-speculation/.