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Johansson's Lawsuit: A Contract Dispute Turned Public Scandal
At the core of the controversy is Johansson’s claim that Disney breached her contract by releasing Black Widow simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+. Originally, her compensation was to be tied to box office receipts, and with the pandemic severely limiting theatrical attendance, Johansson argued she was shortchanged. Disney's decision to stream Black Widow on Disney+ without additional pay violated the contractual agreement she had in place, according to her legal team.