Warner Bros (characters such as Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny) deepfake (Sep 2025)

Warner Bros is suing Midjourney, alleging that the AI image generating platform allows users to create images and videos of characters like Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny without permission. They claim Midjourney knowingly engaged in wrongful conduct and lifted prohibitions on generating content based on infringing images, later claiming to have improved the service. Warner Bros seeks damages, disgorgement of profit, and a halt to further infringements. Similar lawsuits have been filed against Midjourney by other companies like Walt Disney and Universal.