Well, at this rate, it seems that nobody will.

Warner Brothers planned to release the adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel in March next year, but due to the legal battle going on between Fox and Warner Bro’s, the film may only see the light of a cinema reel much later than expected.

In filings made on Friday, Fox has said that it will seek an injunction in blocking Warner’s planned release of the movie. Warner argues that Fox should not be allowed to stop the movie after standing by and allowing Warner and partners (Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures) spend over $100 million in bring the graphic-epic to the big screen, which has been directed by Zack Snyder, of 300 fame.

The filings also reported conflicting trial dates, either June if Fox has it way, or April if Warner prevails. Mr Gordon (Fox producer who ‘owned’ the rights) and partners Paramount, Legendary and even Universal Pictures can be expected to be drawn into the legal action.

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