Disney is being sued by Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson over the company’s decision to sell the Marvel blockbuster on its streaming service Disney Plus simultaneously …
Disney is being sued by Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson over the company’s decision to sell the Marvel blockbuster on its streaming service Disney Plus simultaneously with its release in theaters. The suit alleges that Disney breached Johansson’s contract, claiming she was guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release and missed out of compensation because her pay was partly tied to the film’s box-office performance — but not on any success streaming. Disney said the complaint had „no merit whatsoever.“ „The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,“ the company said in a statement, adding that Disney „has fully complied“ with Johansson’s contract. On top of the $20 million Johansson has received to date, Disney said, releasing Black Widow on Disney Plus „significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation.“ Johansson’s suit, which was reported earlier by the Wall Street Journal, claims Black Widow’s streaming release cost her $50 million.
