Scarlett Johansson has officially filed a lawsuit against Disney for causing her tens of millions of dollars in damages

Most recently, Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney for an unknown or intentional act that caused her tens of millions of dollars in loss.

Scarlett Johansson has officially filed a lawsuit against Disney
Scarlett Johansson has officially filed a lawsuit against Disney

Disney has cost Johansson more than 50 million USD

It is known that the cause of this incident is related to her latest film release “Black Widow”. Black Widow is officially released in 2021, this is a year that is heavily affected by the covid – 19 pandemic. For this reason, Disney has decided to release this film in parallel in theaters and both online, this greatly affects Scarlett Johansson’s rights as stated in the contract

Scarlett Johansson's Role in "Black Widow"
Scarlett Johansson’s Role in “Black Widow”
Johansson's "Black Widow" poster
Johansson’s “Black Widow” poster

In Johansson’s lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Scarlett Johansson argued that her agreement with the studio was broken when Disney decided to release the movie on the Disney+ streaming service. That affects the box office revenue and affects the remuneration that the actress should receive on the contract.

Johansson's "Black Widow" poster
Johansson’s “Black Widow” poster

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The main reason for this is that according to the agreement, the remuneration Johansson receives will depend on the sales of “Black Widow” at the box office. The contract also clearly states that “Black Widow” will only be shown in theaters, but Disney is releasing it live online, which violates the contract and also affects theatrical sales. According to a source with the Wall Street Journal, the online release of “Black Widow” cost Johansson an estimated $50 million – a huge amount.

Disney deliberately made Marvel break the contract
Disney deliberately made Marvel break the contract

“Disney intentionally caused Marvel to break the contract, thereby preventing Ms. Johansson from receiving the full benefits negotiated with Marvel,” the lawsuit states.

johansson's Black Widow has earned more than 60 million USD when broadcast on the online system
johansson’s Black Widow has earned more than 60 million USD when broadcast on the online system

According to research Black Widow is broadcast online for an additional price of 30 USD per audience. According to a report dated July 9, 2021, this blockbuster earned more than 80 million USD when it was released in North American and Canadian theaters and more than 60 million USD on the online system. Despite being heavily affected by Covid – 19, “Black Widow” still has quite high sales compared to many other blockbusters at the same time, but it is one of the lowest-grossing blockbusters of the year. Marvel.

Some of the Marvel movies that Johansson has participated in

 Iron Man 2 (2010)

Johansson's role in Iron Man 2
Johansson’s role in Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 is a third Marvel superhero movie that was officially released in 2010. In Iron Man 2 Scarlett Johansson plays a Black Widow – an undercover agent of S.H.I.E.L.D and is in the role of Stark’s assistant. . It can be said that this is one of the successful roles of her life and greatly contributed to bringing her to the glory of the present.

Avengers (2012)

Scarlett Johansson in Avengers
Scarlett Johansson in Avengers

Referring to “Black Widow” Scarlett Johansson certainly cannot help but mention the Avengers. This is an American superhero film series, built on the prototype of members of Marvel Comics Avengers. It was the Avengers that brought Johansson’s name closer to the public.

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Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Johansson in Captain America: Civil War
Johansson in Captain America: Civil War

This is also a successful blockbuster from Marvel as it became the highest-grossing movie of 2016 and the 12th highest-grossing film of all time at that time.

Black Widow (2021)

If you’ve watched Marvel’s movies, the Black Widow character is no stranger to many people. This is almost the character that appears in most of Marvel’s blockbusters. And it must be admitted that it was almost custom-made for Scarlett Johansson

Johansson in Black Widow
Johansson in Black Widow

Perhaps because of the success of this role, Marvel decided to produce a separate series for Johansson as well as the Black Widow character. Ever since the release of this movie was announced, many people have been looking forward to being able to enjoy it.

But unfortunately, the covid – 19 pandemic hit, and the peak of the worst impact was in 2021 and this is also the year Black Widow was officially released. Despite being affected by covid 19 and this is also Marvel’s lowest grossing film in decades, it is undeniable that its attraction at that time. Despite many difficulties, Black Widow brought in more than $80 million when it was released in North American and Canadian theaters and more than $60 million on the online system according to updated data on July 9, 2021.

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