Ha, this is not serious news, but it could be sooner than later.
Quote:James Gunn Launches $1 Billion Lawsuit Against White House and Donald Trump for Unauthorized Use of Superman Poster Portraying Donald Trump as a superhero
In a stunning escalation of intellectual property disputes, acclaimed filmmaker and DC Studios co-head James Gunn has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against the White House and former President Donald Trump. The legal action, lodged in federal court, centers on allegations of copyright infringement stemming from an unauthorized political poster featuring Trump depicted as Superman. The bold imagery, which has sparked widespread controversy, is claimed to have violated intellectual property rights tied to the iconic superhero character owned by Warner Bros. and DC Comics.
The dispute originates from a promotional poster reportedly released by the White House as part of a political campaign, showcasing Donald Trump in the iconic Superman pose—cape billowing, chest emblazoned with an “S” shield, and soaring above a cityscape. The imagery, which quickly went viral across social media platforms like X, drew immediate backlash from fans, creators, and intellectual property holders who argued it misused the Superman brand without permission. According to court documents, neither the White House nor Trump’s team sought approval from Warner Bros., DC Comics, or Gunn, who is currently spearheading the Superman franchise as the director of the upcoming Superman film, set for release in 2025.
In a statement released through his legal team, Gunn expressed outrage over the unauthorized use: “Superman is a symbol of hope, truth, and justice—values that belong to everyone, not to be co-opted for political gain without consent. This blatant infringement undermines the creative and legal rights of those entrusted with the character’s legacy.”
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court, accuses the White House and Trump of willful copyright infringement, seeking $1 billion in damages. The filing argues that the unauthorized use of Superman’s likeness caused “irreparable harm” to the brand’s value and reputation, particularly given the character’s cultural significance and the ongoing production of Gunn’s Superman film. The suit also claims that the poster’s distribution—allegedly across official White House channels and Trump’s campaign materials—constitutes a commercial exploitation of protected intellectual property.
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