Overview

• U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman dismissed the Shuster estate's federal lawsuit, citing lack of jurisdiction over claims based on foreign copyright laws.
• The lawsuit sought to block the international release of James Gunn’s Superman film in countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia, alleging unauthorized use of reverted rights.
• The court ruled that the Berne Convention, which governs international copyright, is not enforceable in U.S. federal courts, leading to the case's dismissal.
• On April 25, the Shuster estate refiled the lawsuit in New York state court, continuing its pursuit of damages and injunctive relief for alleged foreign rights violations.
• Warner Bros. Discovery maintains that it holds all rights to Superman and asserts that the July 11 global release of the film remains on track.