Scarlett Johansson and Disney agree to end lawsuit
Scarlett Johansson is over against Disney.
On Thursday, the actress and Disney resolved their dispute over the lawsuit that Johansson filed against the company in July. The lawsuit alleges that Disney violated her contract by releasing "Black Widow," a Marvel film starring the actress, on Disney + the same day it was released in theaters.
Johansson said in a statement Thursday that she was "happy to have resolved our differences."
"I am incredibly proud of the work we have done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team," she said. "I look forward to continuing our collaboration in the years to come."
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Alan Bergman, Disney Studios president of content, said Disney appreciates Johansson's "contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and looks forward to working together on a number of upcoming projects, including Disney's' Tower of Terror."
The lawsuit alleged that putting "Black Widow" on Disney + reduced Johansson's financial stake in the film because she had agreed that her salary would be based, in large part, on the film's box office.
Disney responded by saying that "there is no merit in this argument." The study added at the time that the company "fully complied with Ms. Johansson's contract and furthermore, the launch of 'Black Widow' on Disney + with Premier Access has significantly enhanced its ability to earn additional compensation in addition to the US. $ 20 million he has received to date. "
Johansson vs. Disney has been a hotbed of tension in an evolving Hollywood. The lawsuit comes at a crucial time when the industry is faced with questions about how audiences will consume entertainment in the future and how those who believe it will be compensated.
"Black Widow" grossed $ 80 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend. That was what the industry expected and it was also a record for the pandemic era. The film also made $ 60 million globally on Disney + that weekend, according to the studio.
