YouTube finally terminates major channels over AI-generated fake movie trailers

We reported about YouTube demonitising Screen Culture and KH Studios before for releasing thousands of fake AI trailers. Today, it seems that the tech giant has swung the axe. YouTube has permanently shut down these two channels after repeatedly violating the platform’s rules against spam and misleading metadata. Visitors now see an unavailable message when trying to access their pages.

Channels Built Massive Audiences With Deceptive AI Content

Before their removal, Screen Culture and KH Studio had amassed over 2 million combined subscribers and generated more than 1 billion views by publishing highly polished, AI-enhanced trailers that often blurred the line between fan content and official marketing. These trailers mixed real film clips with AI-generated imagery and voiceovers to create what many viewers mistook for official previews, including renditions of imagined films or speculative casting that never existed.

YouTube initially suspended ad revenue on the channels earlier in 2025 amid copyright concerns, but allowed them back into its Partner Program after they agreed to label videos as “fan trailer,” “parody,” or “concept trailer.” However, these disclosures were later removed, leading YouTube to conclude the creators were in breach of its policies and terminate the accounts outright.

Industry Pressure and Copyright Concerns Factor Into Decision

The crackdown follows growing scrutiny of AI-generated content, particularly from major entertainment studios. In the week leading up to the terminations, Disney issued a cease-and-desist letter to Google, claiming that its AI tools and models were contributing to widespread copyright infringement through unauthorised use of studio material in created content.

This complaint appears to have accelerated enforcement actions by YouTube against channels that had exploited algorithmic visibility to spread misleading trailers. While other AI-generated fan content still pervades video platforms, YouTube’s move signals a tightening stance on synthetic media that misleads rather than entertains, especially when it uses official branding and imagery in ways likely to confuse audiences.

What This Means

For creators, this change underscores YouTube’s evolving standards around AI-generated content and the importance of clarity and disclosure when engaging in creative reinterpretations of real franchises. Channels that make heavy use of AI tools now face increased pressure to ensure their work is clearly marked and compliant with platform rules, or risk removal.

With Screen Culture and KH Studios shut down, this is a big victory for viewers who are sick of fake trailers that have misled so many. There are still many AI-generated videos around, but we need to see how other social media platforms take action against these. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.