Scarlett Johansson, who stars as the superhero Black Widow in the latest Marvel release, filed suit against Disney Thursday for what Hollywood sources say could be more than $50 million in lost bonus payments.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, claiming its decision to simultaneously release 'Black Widow' in theaters and on Disney+ represented a breach of contract.The star of the latest Marvel movie claims simultaneous release in theaters and on Disney+ hurt box office — and her paydayScarlett Johansson, who stars as the superheroin the latest Marvel release, filed suit against Disney Thursday for what Hollywood sources say could be more than $50 million in lost bonus payments.
“To no one’s surprise, Disney’s breach of the agreement successfully pulled millions of fans away from theaters and toward its Disney+ streaming service,” the suit says. “According to Disney’s own self-congratulatory press release, the picture grossed more than $60 million on Disney+ Premier Access in its first weekend alone.”
Disney wasted no time firing back: “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 issued within hours of the suit’s filing. “Disney has fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release ofon Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20 million she has received to date.
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