Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney Over Copyright Claims
Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney, an AI image generator.
They claim Midjourney is illegally copying their characters from movies like Star Wars, Marvel, and Frozen.
They believe Midjourney is benefiting from using their characters without permission.
This lawsuit is considered a major legal event between Hollywood and AI.
Disney's lawyer says the company wants to use AI responsibly, but won't allow its content to be stolen.
Midjourney's CEO is unable to speak on the ongoing situation.
Disney and Universal filed a lawsuit against Midjourney for copyright infringement.
The lawsuit alleges Midjourney's AI reproduces copyrighted characters without permission.
The suit was filed in federal court in Los Angeles.
Disney's legal officer stated that piracy is the central concern.
Midjourney CEO David Holz said he cannot comment on the ongoing legal issues.
- Who
- Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney.
- What
- Disney and Universal Pictures filed a federal lawsuit against Midjourney for copyright infringement.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Federal court in Los Angeles
- Why
- Disney and Universal allege Midjourney is infringing on their copyrights by reproducing characters without permission.
Disney/Universal
Midjourney
Copyright Infringement
Disney/Universal
Midjourney is infringing on their copyrights by reproducing characters without permission.
Midjourney
Midjourney has not commented on the lawsuit publicly.
- Plaintiffs
- Disney and Universal Pictures
- Defendant
- Midjourney
- Filed In
- Federal court in Los Angeles
- Allegation
- Copyright Infringement
- Disney Position
- Concerned about piracy
Sources
Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement
Disney And NBCUniversal Sue AI Company Midjourney For Copyright Infringement
Disney, Universal Sue AI Firm Midjourney For Copyright Infringement
‘Bottomless pit of plagiarism’: Disney, Universal sue AI firm over copyright
Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over AI generated copyright infringement
