# What's happening with Movement Labs? (2026) - Verdict

**Movement Labs is still live** - but our sensors flagged 1 dated, sourced signal. Status: Under watch. There is no official sunset announcement. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human.

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## Timeline of facts

- **Jul 15, 2026 - Chapter 11 bankruptcy.** On July 15, 2026 MVMT Labs, Inc. (Movement Labs) filed a Chapter 11 voluntary petition under Subchapter V in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, case 26-11113. Press reports on the petition list assets of $100,001 to $500,000 against $1 million to $10 million in liabilities and 200 to 999 creditors, including ousted co-founder Rushi Manche with a claim above $1.6 million. The court docket sets the creditors meeting for August 20, 2026, proofs of claim due by September 14, 2026, and the Subchapter V reorganization plan due by October 13, 2026. The Movement chain itself is not part of the filing: Move Industries, the separate company that became its primary developer in December 2025, says it operates normally. SOURCE: US Bankruptcy Court, D. Delaware (docket via CourtListener RECAP) - https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73618542/mvmt-labs-inc/

## What you can do now

Movement Labs is live, so there is no need to rush. If it powers a critical workflow, export a recent backup, note your renewal date, and shortlist a live alternative below.

## If you need to move (live alternatives)

- **Aptos** - Move-language layer-1 built by the team that created the Move language; the closest target for porting Move smart contracts and tooling.
- **Sui** - Layer-1 with its own Move dialect (Sui Move), an active developer ecosystem, and grant programs for migrating teams.
- **Base** - Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 with a large user base; a common destination for teams switching to the EVM stack.
- **Arbitrum** - One of the largest Ethereum layer-2 networks, with mature EVM tooling and a deep DeFi ecosystem.

## FAQ

### Is Movement Labs shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Movement Labs. What we can confirm are the dated, sourced signals above. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human after confirmation.

### Should I switch away from Movement Labs now?
Not necessarily - it is live. But if it is business-critical, keep an exportable backup and a shortlisted alternative ready.

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