The controversy opposes Warner Bros., current holder of the character’s rights, and the heirs of Joe Shuster, co -creator of Superman
A judicial dispute involving the copyright of the Superman It can compromise the international release of DC’s new film of the DC cinematic universe. The controversy opposes to Warner Bros.current holder of the rights of the character, and the heirs of Joe Shusterco -creator of Superman next to Jerry Siegel.
The audience that will decide the future of the international distribution of the feature is scheduled for June 4 in New York. Representatives of the Shuster family claim that, according to copyright laws from countries such as UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia, the rights to the character should have returned to the heirs in 2017, 15 years after Shuster’s death. They request that the release of the film in these territories is suspended until the situation is resolved.
About the rights of Superman
Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel sold the rights of Superman For DC Comics publisher, in 1938, for only $ 130, today the equivalent of just over $ 736. In the 1970s, with the release of the hero films with Christopher Reeve (1952-2004), the terms of the agreement were updated and the two artists were again paid.
However, in the evaluation of the heirs of Shuster, the Warner Bros. It no longer has international rights about the character in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland and Australia.
In April, the Warner Bros. He obtained a partial victory when a US judge rejected the release blocking request, arguing that US courts have no jurisdiction on copyright laws from other countries. However, the final decision will depend on the June hearing, which maintains uncertainty about the film’s international premiere.
What is the story of Superman?
Superman will accompany Superman/Clark Kent (David Corenswet, Pearl) In search of reconciling his Kryptonian heritage with his human creation. In the first previews disclosed, we have seen that the hero, despite using his powers to protect the earth and its inhabitants, is considered an outcast by many for not being born on our planet, which has resulted in criticism of their actions.
Who is in the cast of Superman?
In addition to David Corenswet in the main role, Superman still has Rachel Brosnahan (The wonderful Mrs. Morel) As the reporter Lois Laneloving interest of the protagonist, and NICHOLAS HOULT (The great) as Lex Luthorgreat enemy of the hero.
Skyler Gisondo (Outstanding) as Jimmy Olsen, Nathan Fillion (The Suicide Squad) as Green lantern, Isabela Merced (Madame Teia) as Gavião, Edi Gathegi (Dusk) as Incredible sir, Anthony Carrigan (Barry) as Metamorph, María Gabriela de Faría (Isa tkm) as Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Frank Grillo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) As Rick Flagg Mr. and Alan Tudyk (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), on unveiled paper, complete the cast.
When debut Superman?
Written and directed by James Gunn (Galaxy Guardians: Volume 3), Superman debut in Brazilian theaters on July 10, 2025. Watch the trailer:
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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