The property of Superman’s co-producer Joseph Suster has filed a copyright case against Warner Brothers Discovery before the anticipated release of the new film, Superman set for July.

The case presented in a federal court in New York on Friday, claims that the character of Suster returned to its property in 2017 under the British Copyright Act, which to re -receive the rights of the creators after 25 years of his death Allows.

Estate claims that Warner Brothers have been illegally failed to pay royalty for the use of Superman in countries ruled by British law, including UK, Canada and Australia. This legal action can complicate the international distribution of the upcoming film, directed by James Gun and starred by David Konswett.

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Historically, Shuster and writer Jerome Seigel licensed his rights to Superman for Detective Comics, part of Warner Brothers in the 1930s. While the previous legal efforts of Saster’s assets have failed to regain rights under the US law, the lawsuit focuses on international copyright protection.

The property is demanding financial compensation and an prohibition to prevent Warner Brothers from using Superman without appropriate license in areas applied.

Warner Brothers have strictly intended to strictly defend their rights against the trial, which adds a new layer of uncertainty to the film’s global rollout. The ongoing legal battle underlines the complex history around Superman’s ownership and rights, which have persisted for decades.