Superman, James Gunn and the Shuster estate

Superman Creator's Estate Sues DC and Warner Bros. Over Foreign Copyrights Ahead of James Gunn Reboot
The estate of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster sued DC Comics and Warner Bros. on Friday, seeking to invalidate the companies’ copyrights in several foreign markets. The suit revives a long-running dispute that was last addressed by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal in 2013.
Superman Estate Suing to Deny Release of James Gunn’s Movie In Certain Territories
The upcoming Superman movie by filmmaker James Gunn is being sued by the Superman estate to block it from being released in key territories.
‘Superman’ Estate Sues Warner Bros. Discovery, Jeopardizing Release of New Film in Key Territories
The Superman co-creator's estate is suing Warner Bros. Discovery over the hero's international rights ahead of the upcoming movie.
Superman Is Still Months Away From Release, But James Gunn's DC Movie Just Got Hit With A Major Lawsuit
The estate of Joe Shuster, who co-created Superman in the late 1930s with Jerry Siegel, is suing WBD, and by extension DC Comics, is claiming in a lawsuit filed today in Federal C
Superman Movie Flight Scene Divides DC Fans, James Gunn Responds
James Gunn’s Superman is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2025 – and one of the most hotly-debated. Not only does Gunn have to re-introduce a new version of Clark Kent/Superman (actor David Corenswet),
SUPERMAN - I Really Hope Ultraman Does Not Make His DCU Debut James Gunn's Movie
Ultraman has been rumored to be the identity of the ambiguous, all-in-black villain seen multiple times across set images and trailers, but including this villain would be a mistake.
Superman's James Gunn Clears Up What's Going On With David Corenswet's Face In The DC Movie's Latest Promo
Here's what's actually happening. As one can see when going through the DC movies in order, various actors have played Superman over the decades, and now it’s David Corenswet’s turn. He’s putting on the red cape for James Gunn’s Superman,
The Estate of Superman’s Co-Creator Is Trying to Stop James Gunn’s Movie From Releasing Internationally
If you live in Australia, Canada, Ireland, or the United Kingdom, there is a chance you may not get to see James Gunn’s Superman. The estate of Superman’s co-creator Joseph Schuster just filed a lawsuit against Discovery trying to block the release of the film because it believes the company doesn’t own the proper rights in those countries.
Superman DCU Movie Sued by Creator’s Estate Over Distribution Rights in Key Territories
The estate of Superman co-creator Joseph Schuster is suing Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics. Superman opens in United States theaters this coming July. Directed by James Gunn, the DCU superhero movie stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
Estate of ‘Superman’ co-creator sues DC Comics over foreign copyrights to franchise superhero
The estate of the artist who drew the first Superman comic published 87 years ago is asserting applicable copyrights to the American superhero in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.
James Gunn Says New Shot of Superman’s Face Is “Zero CG”; Fans Say, “We Can Tell”
A new TV teaser features star David Corenswet filmed with wide-angle lens. Internet jokesters have compared the results to ...
Superman Director James Gunn Defends Flying Shot of David Corenswet After Fan Backlash: 'Absolutely Zero CG in His Face'
Superman' filmmaker James Gunn clarified that close-up shots of lead actor David Corenswet in the latest trailer for the ...
James Gunn Addresses 'Superman' CGI Controversy About David Corenswet's Flying Face | THR News Video
A new TV spot for James Gunn's upcoming 'Superman' film is stirring up controversy among fans. The ad titled "Icon" was ...
Copyright law may be Superman movie's kryptonite
It seems Superman’s otherworldly powers may be no match to defeat… copyright law. Warner Bros. Discovery is gearing up to ...
James Gunn responds to criticism of 'goofy-looking' Superman in teaser, reveals why David Corenswet's face looks weird
David Corenswet's look in the new Superman teaser has come under fire for looking too ‘goofy’ and ‘unreal’, prompting ...
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SUPERMAN: Recent "Icon" Teaser For DCU Reboot Passed 1 Million Views In Two Days
The recently released "Icon" teaser for James Gunn's DCU Superman reboot has passed 1 million views on YouTube after just two days ...
Henry Cavill’s Superman Trends in Wake of Divisive DCU Reboot Clip
Some fans have taken to X/Twitter to compare Henry Cavill's Man of Steel with David Corenswet's rebooted Superman.