Superman Estate Sues Warner Bros. Over Foreign Copyright Infringement

The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics in New York, claiming unauthorized exploitation of Superman's character in several international markets, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. The lawsuit asserts that Shuster's foreign copyrights reverted to his estate in 2017, and Warner Bros. has continued to distribute Superman-related content without the necessary licenses. The estate is seeking damages and a court order to prevent Warner from releasing the upcoming Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, in these territories. Warner has stated it will vigorously defend against the claims, arguing the merits of the lawsuit are unfounded. This legal action could complicate the international release of the highly anticipated film, set for July 11. The case underscores ongoing disputes over the rights to Superman that have persisted for decades.