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  • Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over unauthorized use of their copyrighted characters.
  • Studios accuse Midjourney of ignoring requests to stop infringing and claim ongoing piracy.
  • Legal action signals Hollywood's push for fair AI licensing and stronger copyright protection.

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Disney, Universal File First Major Studio Lawsuit Against AI Company, Sue Midjourney for Copyright Infringement: ‘This Is Theft’

https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-nbcuniversal-studio-lawsuit-ai-midjourney-copyright-infringement-1236428188/Variety.com
Disney, Universal File First Major Studio Lawsuit Against AI Company, Sue Midjourney for Copyright Infringement: ‘This Is Theft’

Disney and Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/11/disney-universal-ai-lawsuitTheguardian.com
Disney and Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/06/12/disney-and-universal-sue-ai-firm-midjourney-for-copyright-infringementEuronews.com
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

Disney, Universal Sue Image Creator Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/disney-universal-sue-midjourney-image-creator-copyright-infringement-8649031Gadgets360.com
Disney, Universal Sue Image Creator Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

Disney and Universal sue AI company over use of copyrighted characters: 'Piracy is piracy'

https://ew.com/disney-and-universal-sue-ai-company-over-use-of-copyrighted-characters-11753093Ew.com
Disney and Universal sue AI company over use of copyrighted characters: 'Piracy is piracy'

Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

https://www.wired.com/story/disney-universal-sue-midjourney/Wired.com
Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

https://apnews.com/article/disney-universal-midjourney-copyright-lawsuit-722b1b892192e7e1628f7ae5da8cc427Apnews.com
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

Two Hollywood Giants Sue AI Image Engine Midjourney Calling It A 'Bottomless Pit Of Plagiarism'

https://kotaku.com/midjourney-ai-disney-lawsuit-copyright-marvel-star-wars-1851784340Kotaku.com
Two Hollywood Giants Sue AI Image Engine Midjourney Calling It A 'Bottomless Pit Of Plagiarism'

Disney, Universal sue AI company for copying Minions, Avengers and 'Star Wars' characters

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-06-11/disney-universal-midjourney-lawsuit-copyright-infringementLatimes.com
Disney, Universal sue AI company for copying Minions, Avengers and 'Star Wars' characters

'A bottomless pit of plagiarism': Disney takes on AI image generator Midjourney in scathing lawsuit

https://mashable.com/article/disney-comcast-universal-suing-midjourney-for-plagarismMashable.com
'A bottomless pit of plagiarism': Disney takes on AI image generator Midjourney in scathing lawsuit

Artificial intelligence: Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over copyright

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5vjqdm1ypoBbc.com
Artificial intelligence: Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over copyright

How the Disney-Midjourney Suit Could Reshape AI Copyright Law

https://time.com/7293362/disney-universal-midjourney-lawsuit-ai/Time.com
How the Disney-Midjourney Suit Could Reshape AI Copyright Law

Disney and Universal say these images show how the AI tool Midjourney steals their famous characters

https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-universal-midjourney-images-evidence-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-2025-6Businessinsider.com
Disney and Universal say these images show how the AI tool Midjourney steals their famous characters

Disney and Universal sue AI company ‘for stealing characters’

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/disney-and-universal-sue-ai-company-for-stealing-characters-cb5hzng8gThetimes.com
Disney and Universal sue AI company ‘for stealing characters’

Disney, Universal Sue Midjourney Over AI Images, Calling It 'a Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism'

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/disney-universal-sue-midjourney-over-ai-images-calling-it-a-bottomless-pit-of-plagiarism/Cnet.com
Disney, Universal Sue Midjourney Over AI Images, Calling It 'a Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism'

Disney and Universal sue AI image company Midjourney for unlicensed use of Star Wars, The Simpsons and more

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/11/disney-universal-midjourney-ai-copyright.htmlCnbc.com
Disney and Universal sue AI image company Midjourney for unlicensed use of Star Wars, The Simpsons and more

Disney and Universal sue AI image company Midjourney for unlicensed use of 'Star Wars,' 'The Simpsons' and more

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/disney-universal-sue-ai-image-company-midjourney-unlicensed-star-wars-rcna212369Nbcnews.com
Disney and Universal sue AI image company Midjourney for unlicensed use of 'Star Wars,' 'The Simpsons' and more

Disney and Universal Studios file suit against Midjourney for copyright infringement

https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/disney-and-universal-studios-file-suit-against-midjourney-for-copyright-infringement-154206053.htmlEngadget.com
Disney and Universal Studios file suit against Midjourney for copyright infringement

Disney And NBCUniversal Sue AI Company Midjourney For Copyright Infringement

https://deadline.com/2025/06/disney-nbcuniversal-ai-lawsuit-1236430694/Deadline.com
Disney And NBCUniversal Sue AI Company Midjourney For Copyright Infringement

Disney, Universal Launch AI Legal Battle, Sue Midjourney Over Copyright Claims

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-universal-midjourney-1236262563/Hollywoodreporter.com
Disney, Universal Launch AI Legal Battle, Sue Midjourney Over Copyright Claims

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