Disney, Universal, Dreamworks and more are suing Midjourney over copyright infringment. This market will resolve to however much Midjourney is forced to pay in damages by the court OR settlements.

If they reach a settlement but the value is kept private, this market will resolve N/A. Secondary sources will suffice for this value (Trusted newspapers, etc.) if they are consistent enough.
If Midjourney is found not guilty, or is "bailed out" by regulation changes, government exemptions, etc. then this will resolve to 0.
If Midjourney is asked to pay but is not able to do so (e.g because of bankruptcy), this will still resolve to the amount decided by the court.

Close time will be extended if needed.

AI Slop:
Resolution criteria

This market will resolve based on the total monetary damages awarded against Midjourney in the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Disney and NBCUniversal on June 11, 2025. The resolution will be determined by the final judgment or settlement amount, as reported by reputable news outlets or official court documents. If the case is dismissed without any damages awarded, the market will resolve to $0.

Background

On June 11, 2025, Disney and NBCUniversal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Midjourney, alleging unauthorized use of their copyrighted characters, including those from "Star Wars," "Frozen," and "Despicable Me." The studios claim that Midjourney's AI image generator reproduced these characters without permission, leading to the lawsuit seeking unspecified damages. (reuters.com)

Considerations

• Legal Precedents: Previous lawsuits against AI companies for copyright infringement have had mixed outcomes. For instance, a 2023 case involving artists suing Stability AI and Midjourney saw most claims dismissed, though some were allowed to proceed. (theartnewspaper.com)

• Potential Damages: While the current lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, similar cases have suggested potential damages in the billions, depending on the number of infringed works and the valuation per work. (techreport.com)

• Settlement Possibilities: The case may result in a settlement before reaching a final judgment, which could influence the total damages awarded.