New 'Superman' Copyright Lawsuit Threatens Film's Release Date, Studio Responds
justjared.comA newly filed copyright lawsuit could threaten the impending release of James Gunn‘s Superman.
The DC movie, starring David Corenswet as the iconic hero, is set to premiere in theaters on July 11. However, Warner Bros.
and DC are being sued by the estate of one of Superman’s creators, which is trying to block the release in multiple countries due to what they are describing as a copyright violation. Keep reading to find out more… According to reporting by Deadline, the lawsuit was filed in New York on Friday (January 31) by Joseph Shuster‘s estate.
If you were unaware, Joseph originated Superman alongside co-creator Jerome Siegel. The lawsuit asks for “damages and injunctive relief for Defendants’ ongoing infringement in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, as well as declaratory relief establishing the Shuster Estate’s ownership rights across relevant jurisdictions.” This would essentially stop the movie from being released in these territories. Joseph‘s estate recognized that the creator sold Superman’s copyright to the company that would become DC back in the ’30s.
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