Warner Bros. Discovery convinced a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit over rights to the iconic character Superman, lifting a legal headache before the company releases its new "Superman" movie this summer.

A judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Warner Bros.’ copyright to “Superman” in 10 countries, finding that the federal courts have no jurisdiction over the dispute. Mark Peary, the nephew of late “Superman” co-creator Joe Shuster,

Superman will soar this summer in cinemas all over the world after a tactical legal win by Warner Bros Discovery and DC Comics over the estate of one of the Man of Steel's creators. Citing jurisdictional reach,