Just when fans were gearing up for James Gunn’s Superman reboot, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been hit with a major legal roadblock! The estate of Joe Shuster, co-creator of the Man of Steel, has slapped the studio with a copyright infringement lawsuit, claiming they no longer hold the rights to the iconic superhero.
Filed in a New York federal court, the lawsuit argues that WBD lost Superman’s international rights in 2017, making their upcoming Superman film—set for release on July 11, 2025—potentially illegal in key global markets like Canada, the UK, and Australia. The Shuster estate now seeks a slice of all Superman-related profits since 2017, including earnings from Justice League, Shazam!, and Black Adam.
While Warner Bros. has dismissed the claims and vows to fight back, the lawsuit raises serious questions about whether the film’s international release could face delays. Meanwhile, fans remain hyped for David Corenswet’s debut as the legendary Kryptonian, even as legal drama swirls around his cape.
Will Superman soar to screens worldwide, or will this courtroom clash bring him crashing down? Stay tuned!
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