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Bombay High Court Rules on 'Queen' Sequel Rights
14 Oct
Summary
- High Court refused to halt production of 'Queen Forever'.
- Phantom Studios claims 50% ownership of 'Queen' intellectual property.
- Phantom Studios alleges receiving no consent for the sequel.
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction that would halt the production and release of 'Queen Forever,' the upcoming sequel to the 2014 hit film 'Queen.' The decision was made by Justice Sandeep Marne on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, who declined the relief sought by Phantom Studios India Pvt Ltd. Phantom Studios had initiated a legal dispute against Jiostar India Pvt Ltd, the producer of 'Queen Forever.'
Phantom Studios argued that they, along with Jiostar, jointly own equal 50 per cent shares in the intellectual property rights of the original film. They cited their co-production agreement, asserting that it grants both parties equal rights over derivative works, including sequels. The studio claimed they never provided consent for any sequel or adaptation and had sent multiple caution notices to Jiostar since April 2026 to halt such projects. The court's decision means work on the film can proceed for now, with a final verdict on the ownership dispute yet to be reached.
