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The ongoing lawsuit against James Gunn’sSupermanmovie gets a crucial update as theDC Universemovie gets closer to its theatrical release. 2025 marks the year when the Man of Steel finally returns to the world of cinema, asDavid Corenswet’sSupermanmovie is approaching its summer release, which will properly set the foundation for the DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters.” However, the DCU film has been dealing with a major hurdle in the form of an ongoing lawsuit that would potentially jeopardizeSuperman’srelease.
In a new report fromBloomberg Law, Judge Jesse M. Furman has dismissed the lawsuit submitted by the estate of the Superman co-creator, Joe Shuster, against Warner Bros. Discovery, as they claimed the studio didn’t have the rights to release the DCU installment in several key territories. According to Bloomberg, Judge Furman’s ruling on theSupermanmovie lawsuit from the estate cited"lack of jurisdiction over the case.“At the time of publication,Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios have yet to comment on the story.
UPDATE: 2025-05-29 14:34 EST BY ANDY BEHBAKHT
Warner Bros. Discovery Comments On Winning Superman Lawsuit
Following Judge Furman’s ruling, Daniel Petrocelli of O’Melveny & Myers spoke on behalf of WBD regarding the end of theSupermanlawsuit:
“We are pleased with the court’s decision to dismiss this baseless lawsuit. As we have consistently maintained, DC controls all rights to Superman.”
What The Superman Movie Lawsuit Update Means For The DCU Movie
AstheSupermanmovie lawsuitwas putting the film’s release at risk in the U.K., Australia, Ireland, and Canada,this would have been a huge problem for the DCU film’s box office results, as those are key territories. Even though other international markets would (and are) still be able to releaseSuperman, not having those four would have been incredibly troublesome. But the lawsuit being dismissed appears to meanSupermanwill be able to proceed with its release in those countries, especially as the marketing campaign is fully underway for the film.
This was also expected to happen, as there have been severalSuperman lawsuits for Warner Bros. and DCthroughout the decades, including during the time when Zack Snyder’sMan of Steelwas happening. Much like 12 years ago, this Superman lawsuit has showcased that the last son of Krypton’s release rights are within Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios' control. With this case not going to trial, Gunn’sSupermanfilm has one less major headache to worry about in the next three months ahead of its release.
Our Take On The Superman Movie Lawsuit Update
While this lawsuit was dismissed, time will tell if this will be the last time that DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery deal with this type of situation regarding Superman and the character’s rights. Given how crucialSupermanwill be forthe DCU timeline, it’s great to see that its release will be able to proceed as projected. With only three months left to go, the world will soon be able to witness the Man of Tomorrow’s cinematic return in Gunn’sSupermanmovie.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
