The shutdown of MP4Moviez and CoolMoviez serves as a reminder that the internet is not a lawless frontier. The authorities and industry stakeholders are working together to protect intellectual property and ensure that creators are compensated for their work.
The site's popularity grew rapidly, and it soon became a favorite among movie enthusiasts. CoolMoviez's operators, like those of MP4Moviez, remained anonymous, and their site continued to operate with relative impunity.
The authorities, however, persisted in their efforts to shut down the sites. In 2018, a major operation was launched, targeting the alleged operators of MP4Moviez and CoolMoviez. Several individuals were arrested, and multiple servers were seized, but the sites continued to operate, albeit with reduced functionality.
