Next Superman Movie 2012 the Earliest

Superman Movie 2012

Warner Bros. says they would like to make another Superman movie (no surprise), but the earliest they see the movie coming out is 2012. There is nothing currently in development and no script. What the hell are they doing over there? Drinking lattes?

WB is currently battling the heirs of Superman co-creator, Jerry Siegel, in court over the heirs’ claims they’re not getting a fair share of the profits off of the TV rights for Smallville and Superman Returns. (Read more about the lawsuit details HERE). Apparently it’s in WB’s best interest to get the next Superman movie made by 2012 because in 2013, the Superman copyright will be owned outright by the Siegel and Shuster heirs. Making the movie after 2013 means WB will have to pay a bit fat whopping license fee to the heirs…and WB will get a taste of its own medicine.

We have nothing against WB. We just want them to get off the friggin’ can and do something with Superman. We love the guy!