Sony sued over 'Bye Bye Bye' dance used in Fortnite & Deadpool
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This dance emote might get removed from the game
Recently, a legal dispute has emerged involving Sony Music Holdings over the alleged use of the ‘Bye Bye Bye dance’ in Fortnite and the Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
The Choreographer Darrin Henson has filed a lawsuit that claims that his work was used without proper permission in both a movie and a game. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Lawsuit filed over unauthorized use
According to the recent reports, the complaint was filed on March 27, 2026. It argues that Sony didn’t have the proper rights and authority to license the choreography.
Henson has asserted that he is the rightful owner of the dance and is seeking full recognition, along with compensation for any revenue that it has generated by its use.
The action specifically aims at declaratory relief, attempting to prove ownership and claim all the revenues that relate to the choreography by Sony and its partners.
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Origins of the iconic dance
The Bye Bye Bye act was first done by NSYNC in 1999 in a medley during the Radio Music Awards. It was an instant global dance hit, and Henson was a winner in the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000.
Later, this dance and song returned in the Deadpool and Wolverine movie. In the opening sequence, Ryan Reynolds performs the dance routine along with the song.
This became so popular that even the dance and emote were added to the Fortnite game as well.
Conclusion
Although Epic Games has not been named in the lawsuit, there is a good chance that this emote and dance might get vaulted forever and won’t return in the future as well.
As for the case, the fans have to wait and see how the situation develops around the lawsuit and how it will impact Fortnite and Sony in the future.
Why is Sony being sued over the ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance?
Sony is accused of allowing the use of the choreography without proper authorization from its creator.
Who created the ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance?
The dance was choreographed by Darrin Henson for *NSYNC in 1999.
Is Fortnite directly involved in the lawsuit?
No, Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is not named in the lawsuit.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.