The studio's simultaneous theatrical and streaming release reportedly cost her $50 million.
as the domestically lowest-grossing Marvel film ever.
“Without justification,” the lawsuit alleges, Disney “intentionally induced” Marvel to break the agreement seeking to prevent Johansson from “realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” Johansson’s lawyer, John Berlinski, echoed those sentiments,that “this will surely not be the last case where Hollywood talent stands up to Disney and makes it clear that, whatever the company may pretend, it has a legal obligation to honor its contracts.” Disney has yet to publicly respond.
The ambitious lawsuit comes complete with receipts, including an email from Marvel Chief Counsel Dave Galluzzi. “We understand that should the plan change, we would need to discuss this with you and come to an understanding as the deal is based on a series of box office bonuses,” he wrote in March of 2019.
Whether or not Disney comes through with the undisclosed sum, Johansson has already moved on. Per the lawsuit,According to IndieWire, Disney has now struck back, claiming that Johansson’s lawsuit is “sad and distressing” in no uncertain terms.
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