This is bad news for artists and media companies that want a say in how AI companies use their intellectual property.

Seilie believes Disney and NBCUniversal will want discovery with the ability to get a clear sense of exactly how Midjourney's models were trained and how they're used. "The studios want the ...

Midjourney's AI-powered tools allow a user to create art based on Disney's IP, like Darth Vader (as seen in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' here). Everett ...

Disney and Universal joined forces in a lawsuit against artificial intelligence image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement. It is the first AI copyright lawsuit from Hollywood giants.

Disney and Universal sued Midjourney on Wednesday for generating Shrek, Darth Vader, Buzz Lightyear, and a host of other copyrighted characters in the first major legal showdown between Hollywood ...

Disney and NBCU said that before they sued Midjourney, they asked the company “to stop its theft of their intellectual property” but that instead Midjourney “has continued to release new ...

Disney and NBCUniversal’s Midjourney Lawsuit Isn’t About Money — It’s About Setting AI Precedent. Brian Welk. Wed, June 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM UTC. 6 min read.

Disney and Universal have sued artificial intelligence image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement, according to court filings.