Scarlett Johansson is claiming that she lost out on more than $50 million in streaming profits from the film's dual in-theater and at-home release.
reported that Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Company on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming there was a breach in her initial film contract regarding her latest Marvel film,being released simultaneously in theaters and on the company's streaming service, Disney+.
became one of the film industry's most promising box office debuts following a yearlong lull because of theaters being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film grossed $80 million at theaters and an additional $60 million in streaming revenue for its opening weekend,pointed out. The filing also claims that Johansson attempted to renegotiate her contract ahead of the film's streaming release, but Disney and Marvel did not respond to the requests.
Johansson's filing also represents what could be a major shift for the entertainment industry in a post-COVID world. Until the virus is fully eradicated, film studios are banking on simultaneous streaming releases to balance out lower-than-usual theater profits.
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