Overview

• U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman dismissed a lawsuit from Joe Shuster's estate, citing lack of jurisdiction over foreign copyright claims.
• The court also denied a motion for a preliminary injunction that sought to block the film’s release in several international markets.
• Mark Peary, executor of Shuster's estate, argued for copyright reversion rights in territories like Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
• Warner Bros. Discovery maintains full rights to Superman, ensuring the global release of the film as planned.
• The film, starring David Corenswet and directed by James Gunn, is set to launch a new interconnected DC Universe on July 11, 2025.